Group Leader Logistics
Job Details
Posted: Sunday, 17 August 2025
Deadline: Sunday, 24 August 2025
Negotiable
Job Description
MAN Automotive (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Group Leader in Logistics to oversee production targets, stock control, operator development, and the implementation of lean manufacturing and quality improvement measures within its Pinetown facility.
Requirements
- Grade 12 Matric Certificate
- Relevant production qualification
- Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal relations skills
- Assertive with decision-making skills
- Computer literate
- Flexible, active, and forward-thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Encourage teamwork and professionalism
- Production planning skills
- Ability to build confidence and manage cooperative partnerships
- Technical experience in a manufacturing/assembly environment - 3 years
- Experience with health and safety requirements in a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Ensure production volume targets are met
- Conduct daily start-up and operations meetings
- Lead and develop operators
- Manage time, attendance, and manpower planning
- Identify quality defects and oversee countermeasure implementation
- Ensure logistics quality targets are met
- Manage receipt, binning, and allocation of parts
- Balance stock using MRP systems and handle shortages
- Oversee logistics-related continuous improvement activities (Kaizen, lean practices)
- Ensure health and safety practices are implemented
- Implement and monitor 5S standards
- Facilitate daily Green Area meetings and update visual boards
- Handle disciplinary issues, performance management, and operator development
- Investigate production deviations and define countermeasures
- Ensure compliance with ISO procedures and work instructions
Apply online
Additional Instructions
Apply via MAN Automotive’s careers portal. Submit a detailed CV and relevant documents highlighting your production, logistics, and leadership experience before the closing date of 24 August 2025.
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