Senior Lean Six Sigma Engineer
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Location: Brownsville, TX 78523
Description:
Job Description
We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain - from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provide leadership and support to continuous improvement initiatives at the regional level including work studies to analyze work systems and develop standards, allowances and/or improvements to existing systems, providing input for the development of functional layouts that minimize space, material transit distance and provide flexibility for expansion, and utilize problem solving methodology to analyze and/or improve work systems
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Preferred:
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 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 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.
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.
DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures - not just in what we do but also in how we behave.
We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.
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 welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.
By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.
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We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain - from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provide leadership and support to continuous improvement initiatives at the regional level including work studies to analyze work systems and develop standards, allowances and/or improvements to existing systems, providing input for the development of functional layouts that minimize space, material transit distance and provide flexibility for expansion, and utilize problem solving methodology to analyze and/or improve work systems
- 30% - Lead Lean Six Sigma workshops, Kaizen Events for the region, including monitoring of cost savings
- 30% - Coach and Lead Lean Six Sigma deployment projects to achieve cost saving targets, meet agreed project deadlines, and proactively manage customer and stakeholder expectations by following the governance process.
- 20% - Hands-on implementation and execute Lean Kaizen Six Sigma projects
- 20%- Measurements put in place in all sites to show efficiency and effectiveness of operators and equipment to meet the standards
- Lead Lean Six Sigma workshops, Kaizen trainings and activities across the region, including Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, Risk Management, Gate Reviews, Control Plans, JIT Delivery, Labor Balancing, Capacity studies
- Mentor/coach employees in Lean Six Sigma concept and knowledge
- Utilize 5S, Kaizen, JIT Delivery, Labor Balancing, Capacity studies, Time & Motion studies, Six Sigma methodologies, AutoCAD, MS Excel, project management, facility and process design, lean manufacturing concepts and material flow engineering
- Facilitate and Support the application of Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques for the successful delivery of continuous improvement projects across the region
- Ensure the delivery of project benefits through the correct cost tracking mechanisms and continually review by following the BPI governance process
- Deliver assigned projects within the BPI, Six Sigma program & associated objectives for relevant sites & operations
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with project sponsors, cross-functional teams, customers, business partners and stakeholders
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain or related field
- 5 years of experience, proven record of deployment of a lean Six Sigma program at an organizational level
- Experience utilizing process improvement and root-cause analysis tools
- Proven record of implementing cost savings projects and directly contributing to financial performance
- Experience in Project Management and utilizing Lean tools in the successful delivery of cross-functional projects
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified preferred
- Fluent in Spanish is a big plus
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the working week with a high level of flexibility
- Able to train new team members, communicate professionally with a wide variety of people, lead and manage projects with little to no supervision, serve as a subject matter expert to the industrial engineering field
- Ability to handle stressful situations, multitask, and meet deadlines
Preferred:
- Training skills - train the trainer
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified
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 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 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.
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.
DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures - not just in what we do but also in how we behave.
We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.
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 welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.
By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.
#LI-GD1 #LI-Remote