Continuous Improvement Specialist

DP World are currently looking for a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join their team in Corringham Essex. This position will work on a variety of projects to support our sites' continuous operational performance and improvement. Our ideal applicant will have experience managing projects from conception to completion, come from a continuous improvement role in a related industry, and apply lean methodologies.

About The Role
How will you contribute:
Proactively challenge operational KPI’s and implement sustainable solutions to ensure they are met.
Advise and provide recommendations to planning and execution teams on improvement opportunities based on qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Promote and manage the use of Lean (continuous improvement) techniques
Continually monitor, identify and implement changes that can further improve operations. Seeking alternative planning strategies to improve terminal efficiencies.
Provide ongoing support to Operational teams to help identify trends in performance, leading to opportunities to predict future improvements and opportunities.
Project manage allocated operational projects from initial idea to completion and implementation.
Utilise appropriate tools to manage and track data driven improvements and their impact on the operation.
Ensure that the documentation on operational processes & improvements, within the Operations Department, are constantly updated.

What will you Bring.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
At least 3 years’ experience within a similar role
Ideally coming from the transportation or logistics industry
Experience managing projects from initiation through to completion
Basic understanding of Terminal Operating Systems is desirable
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficient in all Microsoft application and IT systems
Experience with Business Process Modelling is desirable
Exposure to Power BI would be beneficial
Experience of Lean Methodologies and/or a qualification
Tertiary educational qualification would be desirable
Project management Qualification is preferred (I.E Prince 2, Agile or PMP)

NOTE: All our roles are subject to the below:
Eligibility to work in the UK
We may close our roles early, depending on the number of applications received
A full valid UK driving licence or appropriate international licence allowing you to drive on UK roads
No unspent criminal convictions

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 millions of people around the world. DP World is here to make trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With more than 106,500 employees across 73 countries, we are pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. By integrating our physical infrastructure with cutting-edge technology, we create efficient end-to-end solutions, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Economic Zones, 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.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE
DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves.

So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.