BU Lean Champion Manager at The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company

About the Role

DP World in the UK is at the heart of Britain’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions and the benefits of freeport status to our customers. An excellent opportunity has opened in the company for a BU Lean Champion Manager

We are looking for someone who will 

• Lead the execution of the Lean Business System (LBS) alongside the CEO/COO, aligning with DP World’s GOE pillars. Collaborate with regional and global leaders to embed lean thinking into the organisational culture. Deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, cost-effectiveness and customer-centricity.

   

Location: Stanford- Le-Hope or Southampton (Hybrid)

Hours: Monday – Friday – 9am – 5.30pm

How you will contribute:

• Lead the charge in lean transformation, guiding senior leaders through impactful behavioral change to embed a culture of continuous improvement.

• Drive the local rollout of the Lean Business System (LBS), overseeing key initiatives such as the Lean Academy, Daily Management practices, and structured problem-solving programs.

• Design and deliver a strategic, multi-year roadmap that ensures long-term operational excellence and sustainable performance gains.

• Harness the power of data and analytics to fuel innovation, optimize processes, and steer ongoing improvement efforts.

• Inspire and develop high-performing teams, cultivating a culture of learning, feedback, and growth.

• Champion DP World’s values and safety-first mindset, ensuring every initiative reflects our commitment to excellence, integrity, and collaboration.

   

What you will bring:

• Proven experience in operations and process improvement.

• Lean training or continuous improvement roles.

• Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management.

• Strong facilitation, coaching and change management skills.

• Ability to influence C-level stakeholders and drive strategic alignment.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.

• Experience working in virtual teams and with external consultants is a plus.

NOTE: All of our roles are subject to the below: 

• Eligibility to work in the UK. 
• A full valid UK driving licence or appropriate international licence allowing you to drive on UK roads. 
• No unspent criminal convictions. 
• Due to manufacturing guidelines on equipment and site safety critical health and safety requirements, we have strict weight and medical requirements that need to be met and maintained.  For our safety critical roles health and medical and fitness checks are performed. Requirements include, but are not limited to, weight, height, blood pressure and hearing. 
• We may close our roles early, depending on the number of applications received.

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 103,000 employees spanning 75 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. The DP World family comprises of Syncreon, Imperial and P&O.  

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.  

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 believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.