Lean Six Sigma Engineer - Logistics Excellence Leader

DP World; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Lean & Six Sigma Engineer to drive operational excellence across our European logistics network. You will identify opportunities for improvement, embed continuous improvement capabilities, and deliver measurable business results through hands‑on problem solving and data analysis.

You will lead training programs, coach teams, and manage cross‑functional projects across Operations, Engineering, IT, Finance and HR to deliver sustained performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Operations, or related methodologies within a logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Lean and Continuous Improvement training programs, including 5S, Gemba, Team Boards, A3 Problem Solving, and related methodologies.
• Facilitate Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training and provide coaching and mentoring to support successful project delivery.
• Lead improvement projects that enhance operational performance, reduce waste, improve productivity, and generate measurable business value.
• Conduct process mapping, root cause analysis, and data analysis to identify improvement opportunities and develop sustainable solutions.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, IT, Finance, HR, and other stakeholders to drive cross‑functional improvement initiatives.
• Support the implementation and ongoing development of the Lean & Six Sigma strategy across sites within the European region.
• Monitor, track, and report project progress, savings, business benefits, and continuous improvement metrics.
• Coach teams and stakeholders in the effective application of Lean and Six Sigma tools to support long‑term capability building.
• Contribute to operational excellence initiatives through hands‑on support, workshop facilitation, and project leadership.
• Support new business launches and site improvement programs across the European network as required.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Training

Coaching

Cross-functional Collaboration

MS Office

Tools

A3 Problem Solving

Job description

DP World is seeking a Lean & Six Sigma Engineer to drive operational excellence across our European logistics network. You will identify opportunities for improvement, embed continuous improvement capabilities, and deliver measurable business results through hands‑on problem solving and data analysis.

You will lead training programs, coach teams, and manage cross‑functional projects across Operations, Engineering, IT, Finance and HR to deliver sustained performance improvements.