Sr. Business Process Improvement

DP World
Auburn Hills, MI

Employer:

Position:

DP World Contract Logistics US Inc.

Sr. Business Process Improvement (BPI) Engineer (Job Code: USA_BPI3003_1011)

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 a 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; responsible for contractors working on various installations and facility construction for new and existing operations; 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 hired to support the operational organization during plant launches; complete engineering analysis on RFP projects involving all aspects of warehousing such as warehouse facility design, definition of functional requirements, material handling equipment application, work measurement, PFEP data analysis, storage concepting and slotting, and process planning for both new and existing operations; use pre-determined motion time systems tools such as MOST or MTM to perform a complete study of an operation consisting of multiple steps to develop labor standards as a means of measuring work and time; assist with the ongoing development and enhancement of standardized engineering tools and methods; determine headcounts, material and equipment requirements, location, layout, and workflows, and prepare the same for presentation to client specialists and executives; facilitate and support the application of Lean principles and apply Lean tools including standardized work, 5S, visual factory, total productive maintenance, time studies, value stream mapping, pull systems and related methodologies; and recommend and implement new and/or improve existing error proofing methods and technology.

Location: Auburn Hills, MI and various unanticipated locations throughout the US;

Salary: $107,661 per year;

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience: None;

Other Requirements: Must have completed one (1) academic semester of coursework and/or academic research work which included use of all the following: Six Sigma methodologies, Statistical Process Control, Minitab, Excel, process design & optimization, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, material flow engineering, line balancing, and motion studies.

Will also accept any suitable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

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

Submit resumes to DP World’s website at:

dpworld.com/careers and reference above Job Code.

 

About the Role

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 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.

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, minimising 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.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

Posted 2025-11-24

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