Process (Industrial) Engineer
Job Description
Job title: Process (Industrial) Engineer
Company: DHL
Job description: What makes DHL great?Our People! We know each employee’s individual contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.
Distinguished as No. 1 World’s Best Workplace™ by Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine.
Start YOUR career with DHL today…
Hours: Monday–Friday 40 Hours per week (Flexibility required to work evenings, nights and weekends when required)
Location: DHL Aviation at East Midlands Airport
Grade: K
Department: Engineering
DHL is the most international company in the world with a global network in over 220 countries and territories across the globe, and a workforce exceeding 500,000 employees serving 2.8 million customers worldwide. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce, as demonstrated through our initiatives such as DHL4All.
As DHL continues to grow, we’ve an excellent variety of employee benefits available! These include:
- Competitive salary, including unsociable hours shift allowance
- Annual bonus up to 5% (depending on company performance)
- Free onsite parking
- My DHL Rewards (discount, saving, cash back at over 3000 retailers)
- Pension Scheme with up to 6% company contribution
- DHL Share Purchase Plan (after 3 months)
- Private Medical Scheme (after 12 months)
- Access to Occupational Health
- Enhanced Maternity pay (after 12 months)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- CIS Induction – a week’s all expenses paid induction to our Company Values!
- HealthyMinds – Employee Assistance Programme
We are currently seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Process Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in optimising and improving our operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, design and implement solutions, and monitor their effectiveness.
Key responsibilities:
- Analyse existing processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input, understand requirements, and develop process improvement strategies.
- Co-ordinate productivity measurement works carried out by operations.
- Design, develop, and implement process improvement initiatives, utilising Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
- Develop and promote productivity models to establish productivity targets for DHL sites.
- Conduct process reviews and assessments to identify gaps, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization.
- Monitor and evaluate process performance metrics, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
- Drive our continuous improvement culture by evaluating and preparing process methods and work instructions to promote best practices, and facilitating knowledge sharing sessions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders including the Senior Management Team to ensure a smooth implementation of process improvement initiatives and monitor their effectiveness.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in process engineering.
- All employees are responsible for the health and safety of themselves and also those affected by their activities.
You’ll bring to this role:
- Proven experience as a Process Engineer or in a similar role, preferably in the logistics or supply chain industry.
- Experience in methods, performance measurement and implementation of productivity improvement changes.
- Working knowledge of facility designs and material handling equipment.
- Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
- Proficiency in process mapping, data analysis, and statistical methods.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Proficient with IT Software including Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, Access, AutoCAD 2D, VBA & SQL.
- Working knowledge of project management methodologies/Prince2.
- A safety first attitude. You must conduct yourself in an orderly manner within the workplace, ensuring that correct uniform and PPE is worn when required.
Applications:To apply for the position, please submit your CV detailing your full and complete 5 year history including employment, education and any gaps of unemployment longer than 28 days. Please note, if you are an internal applicant you are required to let your manager/supervisor know that you are applying for a new position.
Closing date: Friday 15th March 2024
Our recruitment process at DHL Aviation
From a candidate who has identified an exciting opportunity to join us and make a real difference, to becoming an established team member connecting people and improving lives, we want to ensure your journey is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We ask competency-based interview questions to keep our recruitment processes fair and consistent, so please be ready to share your experiences and achievements with us! We also understand recruitment is a two-way process, so we’d ask that you share any feedback and ask questions along the way to ensure we are the right fit for you.
Next steps:Once you have applied for a role, an email confirmation will be sent to you to let you know we have received your application. A member of our HR Recruitment team will then be in touch with the outcome of your application, which may include a short pre-screening conversation. If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process or for more information on our roles, please contact us via
Please note:Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants to provide a full 5 year employment history. In addition to this, we are required to carry out a Criminal Record check.
Expected salary:
Location: Derby
