Packaging Engineer

DP World; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Packing Engineer to enhance productivity and facilitate improvements within its operations. Located in Nitra, Slovakia, this role will focus on overseeing materials, resolving operational issues, and implementing innovative solutions to improve supply chains. The ideal candidate should have a strong engineering background with excellent problem-solving skills, relationship building, and a familiarity with Lean methodologies.

Qualifications

• Fluent English & Slovak language skills are required.
• Experience in Logistics or Packaging is essential.
• Knowledge of Lean tools and concepts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee movement, storage, and supply of goods and materials.
• Implement improvements to operations and material groups.
• Lead packaging and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Relationship-building

Process documentation

Education

Degree in Engineering or related fields

Preferred qualification in Methods-Time Measurement (MTM)

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

We are looking for a Packaging Engineer to join our team in Nitra, Slovakia. In this role, you will oversee and manage the movement, storage, and supply of goods and materials while assisting engineers with the development of new products and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and facilitate improvements to operations and material groups by providing data and tools to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Recommend and implement new or improved error-proofing methods and technology.
• Collect and compare time study data and systematic data to ensure accurate benchmarking for metrics and charting standards.
• Support Operations from an Engineering standpoint to solve and correct issues in a timely manner.
• Lead and support packaging and continuous improvement initiatives, including packaging studies, development of packaging standards, and enhancements to existing packaging.
• Provide weekly Packaging Inventory updates and recommendations based on usage.
• Review and update Packaging Instructions in in-house systems and SAP.
• Coordinate, monitor, and analyze material flow based on schedules.

Your Profile:

• Degree in Engineering or related fields (experience may be considered in lieu of education).
• Background in Logistics, Engineering, or Packaging with strong customer service skills, relationship-building abilities, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in documentation of processes, process changes, and gathering project-specific requirements.
• Fluent English & Slovak language skills.
• Understanding of Supply Chain concepts and Automotive Logistics.
• Understanding of logistics processes and production workflow.
• Knowledge of relevant procedures and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, AOS / SAP systems.
• Preferred qualification in Methods-Time Measurement (MTM) analysis.
• Knowledge of Lean tools and concepts (VSM, CI, Kaizen, 6 Sigma).
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of Syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE