Performance and Quality Manager

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been an industry pioneer 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 organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100000 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 lets sail towards a brighter more sustainable future with Maersk.

About the role

Are you passionate about optimizing performance and ensuring safety and quality at scale Maersk is looking for a Performance and Quality Manager to join our Fredericia this hands-on on-site role you will play a central part in driving operational excellence compliance and performance - not just locally but across our Nordic operations.

Key Responsibilities

As the Performance and Quality Manager at Maersk Fredericia you will:

• Ensure operational excellence and quality on site maintaining full compliance with Maersk risk processes and with regulatory authorities such as the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen) and the Danish Customs Authority (Toldstyrelsen).
• Act as the site focal point for all client and customer implementations.
• Conduct daily process walks (GEMBA) with the warehouse quality team to ensure Maersk and client quality standards are consistently met according to service level agreements and standard operating procedures.
• Drive a timely and high-quality performance management culture onsite aligned with Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Design and maintain performance boards and reports sharing best practices in line with the Operational Model of Excellence.
• Collaborate closely with other Nordic Distribution Centers within Warehousing and Distribution to ensure aligned group reporting and development of performance management.
• Lead site objective-setting sessions and performance reviews.
• Serve as the site focal point for all systems processes and integrations including the Advanced Management System Warehouse Management System Transportation Management System Power Business Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Copilot and automation initiatives.
• Drive the Maersk Fredericia Lean Training Academy as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Who We Are Looking For

To thrive in this position you should be :

• A specialist in operational excellence performance management or a related field.
• Analytical and solution-oriented with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• A proactive communicator and collaborator able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experienced in Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement principles and performance management frameworks.
• Passionate about safety quality and operational excellence and motivated to make a tangible impact.

What We Offer

At Maersk you will be part of a global company where your work truly this role you will have the opportunity to drive operational excellence and quality standards at a key Danish site while influencing practices across the Nordic region.

You will work in a collaborative inclusive and innovative environment gaining hands-on experience close to operations and directly contributing to how we work every day. This position also offers excellent professional development opportunities as you grow within a global leader in shipping and logistics.

Take your career to the next level join Maersk and help us redefine operational excellence and quality at Fredericia.

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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