Operational Excellence Senior Specialist (mfd)

Drive meaningful change. Improve how Customs operations perform. Shape the future of Operational Excellence.

Are you passionate about turning operational challenges into measurable business results Were looking for a Operational Excellence Senior Specialist to lead the deployment of The Maersk Way (TMW) across Customs operations in the NEC Area.

In this role youll work closely with Operations Product Digital and Area leadership to drive continuous improvement build high-performing teams and deliver scalable solutions that create lasting business impact. If you enjoy solving complex problems coaching others and leading change in a fast-paced logistics environment wed love to hear from you.

What youll do

• Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of The Maersk Way (TMW) across Customs operations.

• Drive performance through Lean methodologies structured problem-solving Kaizen workshops and data-driven decision making.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities prioritize initiatives and deliver sustainable operational improvements.

• Establish effective performance management governance performance routines and operational standards.

• Coach and develop frontline teams strengthening a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Collaborate with Digital and Data teams to ensure improvement initiatives are practical scalable and enabled by the right technology.

What youll bring

• 7 years of experience in Customs operations or Customs management within logistics or supply chain.

• Strong background in Operational Excellence Lean or Continuous Improvement (A3 Kaizen Value Stream Mapping Daily Management).

• A proven track record of delivering measurable business improvements through cross-functional collaboration.

• Experience leading change and influencing stakeholders across matrix organizations.

• Strong facilitation coaching and stakeholder management skills with a pragmatic hands-on approach.

• Experience with structured project management methodologies (such as PMI or PRINCE2) is an advantage.

Why this role

This is an opportunity to make a real impact across a critical part of the business. Youll work alongside experienced leaders influence strategic priorities and help build a culture where continuous improvement becomes part of everyday operations. Your work will directly contribute to better performance stronger collaboration and a more consistent customer experience across the NEC Area.

If youre an experienced Operational Excellence professional who thrives on solving complex operational challenges and empowering teams to perform at their best wed love to meet you.

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