Logistics Process Engineer - Lean & Continuous Improvement

DP World; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance operational performance across our logistics activities. You will design and optimise processes, layouts and systems, while leading continuous improvement initiatives with operations and engineering teams.

Candidates should have a strong background in industrial engineering and experience delivering cost-saving and efficiency projects within warehousing or supply chain environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research or related discipline.
• Trained and certified in Methods-Time Measurement / MOST methodologies.
• Experience in solutions design within logistics, warehousing or manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience supporting operational improvements and engineering initiatives within supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel capability and experience with project management tools.
• Knowledge of warehouse and supply chain systems such as Warehouse Management Systems, Transportation Management Systems, Order Management Systems and Supply Chain Management platforms.
• Experience delivering cost-saving, process redesign or continuous improvement projects.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex engineering concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving capability with a structured approach to root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multicultural and cross-functional teams while maintaining ownership of deliverables.
• Proactive and results-driven approach, balancing multiple priorities while delivering projects on time

Responsibilities

• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to boost performance.
• Apply Six Sigma, 5S, TPM, Value Stream Mapping and standardised work for process optimisation.
• Develop new facility and process layouts to maximise space, equipment efficiency, and productivity.
• Conduct time studies and establish work standards using TO/MOST methodologies.
• Support capital projects with cost analyses and investment recommendations.
• Manage contractor activities and support installations and improvements.
• Track milestones and budgets, provide updates to project managers.
• Identify and implement error-proofing and new technologies.
• Stay informed on emerging logistics technologies and best practices.
• Uphold health, safety and environmental compliance across engineering activities

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Cross‑functional collaboration

Project prioritisation

Education

Industrial Engineering / Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project management tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Order Management Systems

Supply Chain Management platforms

Job description

DP World is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance operational performance across our logistics activities. You will design and optimise processes, layouts and systems, while leading continuous improvement initiatives with operations and engineering teams.

Candidates should have a strong background in industrial engineering and experience delivering cost-saving and efficiency projects within warehousing or supply chain environments.