Officer – Continuous Improvement

DP World Limited; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics provider is seeking a Continuous Improvement professional in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role involves executing data analysis, optimizing business processes, and facilitating Lean projects while supporting project management activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, IT, or Logistics, along with strong analytical skills. Candidates with Lean Six Sigma and Project Management certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of practical experience in a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Project Management certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver data analysis, reports, and dashboards.
• Document and maintain process maps and work instructions.
• Facilitate Lean awareness sessions and improvement projects.
• Support project initiation, tracking, and closure.

Skills

Data analysis

Process optimization

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business Administration, IT, or Logistics

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Support the organization’s Continuous Improvement agenda by executing data analysis, documenting and optimizing business processes, facilitating Lean projects, and assisting in project management activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver accurate data analysis, reports, and dashboards.
• Document and maintain process maps, SOPs, and work instructions; identify inefficiencies.
• Conduct Lean awareness sessions; Kaizen, 5S, VSM initiatives.
• Facilitate improvement projects using A3 Problem solving/Kaizens/DMAIC.
• Support project initiation, tracking, and closure, including risks, budgets, and lessons learned.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s (Engineering, Business Administration, IT, Logistics).
• +2 Years of practical experience in a related field.
• Strong MS Excel; Power BI preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt; Project Management certification is an advantage.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.