Temp Project Engineer

The role of the Project Engineer is to plan, design, develop and introduce the provision, modification and maintenance of material handling facilities, transport, packaging, processes and systems for the optimal material flow from source to point of use to support Production, P&A and Localisation and Export projects in achieving their scheduled targets.
Duties: Managing logistics projects from conception to successful implementation Initiating, developing and implementing World-Class material handling/logistics processes.
Analyzing/trouble-shooting existing material handling/logistics processes Planning and implementing improved warehouse and production layouts and facilities.
Designing and implementing racking, storage facilities, pallets and stillages in all shops and Warehouses.
Developing, introducing and trouble-shooting packaging specifications for local/CKD sourced as well as export parts.
Critically analyzing processes with a view to reduce logistics costs Defining and compiling user specifications to be used for logistics IT Systems development Compiling and presenting project proposals Setting of own objectives based on the objectives set by the supervisor then controlling by means of KPIs.
Monitoring projects and maintaining all documentation relating to these projects.
Monitoring and auditing the operational logistics processes to ensure all the correct standards are maintained.
Qualifications: National Diploma/Degree Industrial Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Experience: Have a minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience within the Logistic environment (Automotive) Have 2 years Project Management experience CAD system experience Essential: Computer proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Good analytical, planning, organizing and administration skills Good communication skills (verbal and written) Be able to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines Be a self-starter who operates independently and able to work within a team environment Experience with Logistics IT systems