Role Outline: To manage the functions of the Planning Department for the full logistics operations. Responsible for the department to define company resources in respect of manpower and motorized equipment, assuring the Value Add in all operations. Define layouts and routes based on world-class operating principles.Key areas of responsibility include:Oversee work teams and ensure implementation of the organization and customer policies and goals pertaining to improvement initiatives.Define and design best practice processes for implementation.Re-evaluate the value chain and provide value using fewer resources towards a competitive advantage.Maximize the flow of information and deliver value.Assign and monitor the duties of personnel within the respective department.Assign and monitor the verification of all process layouts.Document, track, and distribute all change points and relevant tasks.Document, track, and distribute all agreed departmental key performance indicators.Document, track, and distribute all individual performance management objectives.Handle all disciplinary issues timeously and appropriately.Document and maintain relevance of all departmental procedures and cascade them to your team through proper and signed training sessions.Maintain control of a database with all operational information including the latest versions of layouts, manpower assignments, and performance level graphs for each direct operation.Responsible for all VW quotations, resource analysis, and providing this information to the Costing Department.Determine whether the department can cope with new external projects, or if external assistance is required.Ensure that every outcome takes health and safety into consideration.Register every change in the Quality System.Services expected: Time Studies, Smart Tools, Logistical Layouts, Warehouse Layouts, Routes Planning, Process Flow Charts, Engineering Changes, Manpower Control, and Special Equipment Control.Maintain an excellent relationship with customers.Deliver profitable growth in the business unit.Work closely with Industrial Engineers within the department to ensure calculations are in line with measurement tools and methods.Ensure adherence to the company's rules and regulations as documented in the company's disciplinary policy.Maintain housekeeping in your work area.Ensure safe work practices as defined during Induction and other health and safety-related training and awareness campaigns.Initiate appropriate interventions to secure compliance in terms of service delivery, quality, and innovation.Qualifications, Competencies and Skills:Matric.Tertiary Qualification.Five years management/supervisory experience.Project Management experience.Knowledge of Logistics processes applicable to the department and operations.Ability to decide and initiate action.Ability to lead and supervise.Ability to work with people.Ability to present and communicate information.Ability to apply expertise and technology.Ability to deliver results and meet customer expectations.Ability to cope with pressure and setbacks.Ability to analyse information.Computer Literacy in Microsoft Office packages, CAD and/or MicroStation Drawing and experience with MTM UAS.Administration Skills.Communication Skills.Logical Thinking.Socially Confident.Attention to detail.Decisiveness.Interpersonal Skills.Languages: English - verbal and written.
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