Operations Excellence Lead

Posted 20 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Leads deployment and governance of operational excellence strategies, tools, and performance management routines. Coaches leaders and frontline teams in Lean, structured problem solving, standard work, and continuous improvement. Program manages improvement initiatives, tracks benefits, addresses capability gaps, and partners with stakeholders to embed accountability and data-driven decision-making across logistics and supply chain operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
To enable the successful transformation of the business through deployment of operational excellence strategy, by building right capabilities, embedding performance management routines, solving challenges using right tools and ensuring sustainable continuous improvement across business, while acting as a trusted coach and change agent for leaders and teams.

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

 

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

 

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive deployment, adoption, and governance of Operational Excellence (OpEx) tools and methodologies, including Visual Management, SQC, A3 Problem Solving, Kaizen, and Action Plans across the assigned business scope.
  • Lead the implementation, localization, and governance of the Operating System, ensuring effective adoption of visual management and performance management routines while maintaining alignment with global standards.
  • Coach leaders and frontline teams on OpEx principles, standard work, leadership routines, and performance management practices to reinforce operational discipline and continuous improvement behaviors.
  • Program manage improvement initiatives to ensure actions are delivered, benefits are realized, and improvements are sustained over time, while providing visibility and governance of progress.
  • Identify Operational Excellence capability gaps and develop targeted interventions to build skills, strengthen competencies, and improve organizational maturity in continuous improvement practices.
  • Partner with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to embed a culture of Operational Excellence, accountability, structured problem solving, and data-driven decision making.
  • Monitor adoption, compliance, and effectiveness of OpEx tools, routines, and governance mechanisms, recommending and implementing corrective actions where required.
  • Leverage technology, automation, analytics, and digital tools to enhance Operational Excellence deployment, simplify ways of working, and improve business performance outcomes.

Primary Internal Stakeholders:

  • Product Head of Maersk South Asia
  • Product, Sales and Execution teams
  • Global and Regional OpEx community

Experience & Skills

  • 8+ years of experience in Operations, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Lean in industries related to Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, or related disciplines.
  • Proven experience in deploying and sustaining Operational Excellence frameworks and performance management systems.
  • Experience facilitating improvement initiatives, problem-solving workshops, and cross-functional projects.
  • Experience coaching leaders and frontline teams in structured improvement methodologies.
  • Exposure to logistics, warehousing, transportation, or integrated supply chain operations is preferred.

Certifications (Preferred)

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
  • Lean Practitioner or Continuous Improvement certification.
  • Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) is an advantage.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

 

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Skills Required

  • 8+ years of experience in operations, continuous improvement, operational excellence, or Lean within supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or related industries
  • Experience deploying and sustaining operational excellence frameworks and performance management systems
  • Experience facilitating improvement initiatives, problem-solving workshops, and cross-functional projects
  • Experience coaching leaders and frontline teams in structured improvement methodologies
  • Exposure to logistics, warehousing, transportation, or integrated supply chain operations
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
  • Lean Practitioner or Continuous Improvement certification
  • Project Management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent

A.P. Moller - Maersk Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about A.P. Moller - Maersk and has not been reviewed or approved by A.P. Moller - Maersk.

  • Healthcare Strength Company materials and job postings consistently highlight comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with U.S. transparency-in-coverage links indicating established group plans. These benefits are framed as part of a global rewards approach that aims for a consistent experience across markets.
  • Retirement Support U.S. roles commonly include a 401(k) with company match, reflected across multiple current postings. Disclosures also describe retirement savings as a core element of the company’s global benefits framework.
  • Parental & Family Support A global minimum of 18 weeks of fully paid maternity leave signals a strong baseline for family benefits. Guidance encourages candidates to clarify local parental provisions, reflecting structured policy with country-specific application.

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The Company
HQ: Copenhagen
58,338 Employees

What We Do

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated transport and logistics company; going all the way, together, for our customers and society. ALL THE WAY is our commitment to connect the world so that everyone has both the possibility and the ability to trade, grow and thrive. The company employs roughly 110.000 employees across operations in 130 countries.

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