Senior Business Process Improvement (BPI)/Automation Engineer
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Location: Vancouver, BC V5K 5J9
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.
This role focuses on driving efficiency through business process improvement initiatives and implementing automation solutions across P&T operations. You'll join a dynamic team dedicated to achieving cost-saving targets, improving project timelines, and exceeding customer and stakeholder expectations through innovative automation strategies.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
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.
This role focuses on driving efficiency through business process improvement initiatives and implementing automation solutions across P&T operations. You'll join a dynamic team dedicated to achieving cost-saving targets, improving project timelines, and exceeding customer and stakeholder expectations through innovative automation strategies.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Plan, coordinate, and execute assigned projects within the BPI program with an emphasis on automation objectives
- Initiate and lead projects to streamline processes, optimize resource utilization, and manage increased business volumes through automation solutions
- Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques in conjunction with automation technologies to deliver successful BPI projects
- Utilize tools and methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen, JIT delivery, capacity studies, time and motion analysis, AutoCAD, MS Excel project management software, and process design with automation concepts
- Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to design and implement automated systems that enhance process efficiency and reduce manual tasks
- Develop and refine plant and process layouts, integrang automation solutions to maximize space, equipment, and labor efficiency
- Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams, including IT, Engineering, and Operations, to identify and prioritize automation-driven BPI opportunities
- Lead and support the delivery of site-based and strategic automation projects to meet business objectives
- Conduct phase-gate reviews to ensure conformance with BPI standards and track the financial benefits of automation-driven projects
- Monitor and measure the impact of automation projects using project tracking tools and develop relevant reports to highlight outcomes and progress.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, automation, supply chain, or a related field
- Master's degree preferred
- 7+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions and BPI initiatives
- Experience in ports & terminals and/or 3PL preferred
- Proven expertise in process improvement, root cause analysis, and Lean methodologies
- Experience in deploying and managing automation systems in operational environments
- Strong analytical and project management skills, with a history of delivering cost-saving results
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-GD2 #LI-Hybrid