LEAN Academy Coach

APM Terminals plays an important role in enabling the global Maersk Ocean and Logistics network as well as serving other Shipping Lines Beneficial Cargo Owners Freight Forwarders intermodal logistics providers and integrating with a wide variety of local port authorities customs and government bodies across our global network of transshipment import and export gateway terminals.
In support of the broader Maersk strategy we are accelerating the transformation of our business from a portfolio of independently operated terminals into a safer better bigger global terminals operator

We Offer

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international challenging business setting known for diversity and high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued recognized and well rewarded.

Key of responsibilities:

1. Kaizen Event Ecosystem

• Facilitate problem-solving sessions and guide teams through structured improvement methodologies
• Lead and support Kaizen events from planning to completion ensuring sustainable improvements

2. Lean for All (LFA) Training & Coaching

• Deliver Lean training programs and provide ongoing coaching to employees at all levels
• Develop internal Lean capabilities and mentor future improvement champions
• Support practical application of Lean tools and techniques in daily operations

3. Training Within Industry (TWI) & Standardization Program Support

• Support identification and prioritization of areas requiring standardization building on established TWI foundation
• Define standardization frameworks and ensure proper planning execution and rollout of new standards
• Monitor standard implementation impact on variation reduction and performance improvement through TWI methodologies

We are looking for:

• An engineering degree (Industrial Mechanical Process Engineering or related field).
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement or Operations Excellence
• Proven track record of leading successful improvement initiatives and change management projects

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of Lean principles tools and methodologies (5S Value Stream Mapping Kaizen Poka-Yoke etc.)
• Experience with problem-solving methodologies (A3 DMAIC 8D Root Cause Analysis)
• Proficiency in process mapping data analysis and performance measurement
• Knowledge of standardization practices

Soft Skills

• Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels
• Change management expertise with experience in cultural transformation
• Leadership capabilities with ability to drive results through others
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
• Experience in terminal operations logistics or similar industrial environments
• Previous experience in training design and delivery

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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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