Optimisation Team Leader
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. DP World scores A on the Alion truth index.
Optimisation Team Leader - Southampton, UK
DP World is looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Optimisation Team Leader to join our UK Optimisation team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced improvement professional who is passionate about innovation, operational excellence, project delivery and leading teams to achieve meaningful business outcomes. In this role, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives, lead cross-functional projects and help shape the future of our UK operations.
About the Role
Reporting to the UK Optimisation Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team within the UK Optimisation department, delivering improvement projects, supporting operational performance, promoting innovation and ensuring alignment across the business. The role combines project management, people leadership, stakeholder engagement and strategic improvement activities across multiple departments.
How You Will Contribute
- Lead and deliver business improvement and innovation projects from concept through to implementation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Agile, Root Cause Analysis and other recognised methodologies.
- Support operational performance reviews across strategy, planning and execution activities, identifying opportunities for optimisation.
- Act as the key stakeholder for software-based improvements and Terminal Operating System enhancements.
- Build strong relationships across Operations, Engineering, Commercial and other business functions to support successful project delivery.
- Champion innovation across the business, encouraging new ideas and identifying future opportunities for growth and efficiency.
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, creating a culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.
- Ensure all projects and improvement activities are delivered with safety as the highest priority.
What You Will Bring
- Practical experience applying Lean, Six Sigma and/or Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
- Demonstrable project management experience, ideally supported by recognised qualifications such as PRINCE2.
- A minimum of one years’ experience with Zodiac TOS is essential.
- Experience within a container terminal, logistics or operational environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop others.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage at all levels of the business.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
- A high level of attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel between UK ports and terminals as required.
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging careers within a fast-growing global organisation. We are committed to developing our people, encouraging innovation and creating opportunities for personal and professional growth. In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package together with the opportunity to make a real impact on the future of trade.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving quality of life around the world. At DP World, our mission is to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for customers and communities globally.
Our diverse workforce spans over 75 countries and brings together expertise across Ports and Terminals, Logistics, Marine Services and Technology. Together, we are building smarter, more connected supply chains and driving innovation across the global trade ecosystem.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
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