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DP World

Sr. Business Process Improvement (BPI)

DP World, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, 48326

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Sr. Business Process Improvement (BPI) Engineer Employer:

DP World Contract Logistics US Inc.

Job Code:

USA_BPI3003_1011

Location:

Auburn Hills, MI and various unanticipated locations throughout the US

Salary:

$107,661 per year

Duties Responsible for developing plant and process layouts as well as improving existing layouts to maximize efficient use of space, equipment, and labor; assist the Plant Manager and Engineering Manager to make informed decisions relating to the purchase of equipment, including forklifts, tooling, lift assists, generators, compressed air systems, racking, sweepers/scrubbers, compactors, and miscellaneous items pertaining to specific projects; provide on‑site engineering support for cost reduction and design improvement analysis to accommodate volume fluctuations, platform changes, process alignment, labor evaluation, spatial analysis and other strategic initiatives as part of the continuous improvement program; utilize Six Sigma methodologies, Statistical Process Control, Minitab, Excel, process design & optimization, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, material flow engineering, line balancing, and motion studies to perform duties; obtain quotes and perform cost analysis; be responsible for contractors working on installations and facility construction; develop systems to maintain equipment and facilities; institutionalize TPM methodology in accordance with corporate standards, assist with tracking the project capital budget, and report ongoing status to the Project Manager and VP of Engineering; assist plant engineers during plant launches; complete engineering analysis on RFP projects involving warehousing such as warehouse facility design, functional requirements, material handling equipment application, work measurement, PFEP data analysis, storage concepting and slotting, and process planning; use pre‑determined motion time systems tools such as MOST or MTM to develop labor standards; assist with development and enhancement of standardized engineering tools and methods; determine headcounts, material and equipment requirements, location, layout, and workflows, and prepare for presentation to client specialists and executives; facilitate Lean principles and apply Lean tools including standardized work, 5S, visual factory, TPM, time studies, value stream mapping, pull systems; recommend and implement new or improve existing error proofing methods and technology.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute Engineering functions for assigned projects.

Support application of lean principles and apply lean tools.

Develop plant and process layouts.

Assist decision making on equipment purchases.

Utilize lean and statistical tools to improve processes.

Obtain quotes, perform cost analysis, and manage contractors.

Develop systems for maintenance of equipment and facilities.

Institutionalize TPM methodology and track project capital budget.

Assist plant engineers during launches.

Other duties as assigned.

Your Key Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Experience utilizing 5S, Kaizen, JIT Delivery, Labor Balancing, Capacity studies, Time & Motion studies, Six Sigma methodologies, AutoCAD, and MS Excel.

Proficient in MS Office and Project Management software.

Ability to travel to assist in launching new facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field (will accept equivalent foreign degree).

Experience: None (will accept suitable combination of education, training, and/or experience).

Other Requirements: Must have completed one academic semester of coursework and/or academic research work which included use of Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, Minitab, Excel, process design & optimization, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, material flow engineering, line balancing, and motion studies.

Employer Contact Tanner Pike , Senior Manager, HR Business Partner – Americas, DP World Contract Logistics US Inc., 2851 High Meadow Circle, Suite 250, Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Application Submit resumes to DP World’s website at dpworld.com/careers and reference the above Job Code.

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 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

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