Operational Excellence Senior Specialist
Rotterdam - Netherlands
Job Summary
At Maersk were transforming how we operate across our Logistics & Services business through The Maersk Way our approach to performance management continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Were looking for an Operational Excellence Specialist who is passionate about solving business challenges improving operational performance and helping teams embrace this role youll work across functions and products to support the deployment of Operational Excellence practices and drive sustainable improvements that make a real business impact.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people influencing change and turning ideas into measurable results.
- Support the deployment and adoption of The Maersk Way across Logistics & Services
- Facilitate structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead workshops focused on process improvement performance optimization and operational efficiency
- Help teams identify root causes remove barriers and implement sustainable solutions
- Support the implementation of performance management routines and governance frameworks
- Help teams define monitor and improve key performance indicators
- Promote a culture of accountability ownership and continuous improvement
- Use operational insights and data to identify opportunities and drive action
- Collaborate with Operations Product Customer Experience Finance Sales and Digital teams
- Support stakeholders in solving complex operational challenges
- Facilitate cross-functional improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes
- Influence and support leaders in driving change across the organization
- Coach teams on Operational Excellence methodologies and best practices
- Support capability-building initiatives and knowledge sharing
- Help embed sustainable ways of working and continuous improvement behaviors
- Experience in logistics supply chain transportation warehousing manufacturing operations or continuous improvement environments
- Exposure to Operational Excellence Lean Kaizen process improvement performance management or similar methodologies
- Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
- The ability to influence and build relationships across different levels of an organization
- A pragmatic hands-on mindset with a passion for delivering results
- Experience in Logistics & Services Freight Forwarding Contract Logistics Transportation Warehousing Manufacturing or Supply Chain Operations
- Exposure to Lean Kaizen A3 Problem Solving Root Cause Analysis or Value Stream Mapping
- Experience leading improvement projects workshops or change initiatives
- Lean Six Sigma certification or related continuous improvement training
Operational Excellence is a key strategic priority at Maersk. Youll work closely with business leaders contribute to high-impact improvement initiatives and play an important role in shaping how we operate across Logistics & Services.
This role offers excellent exposure development opportunities and the chance to build deep expertise in Operational Excellence while working in a truly global organization.
If youre passionate about improving operations influencing change and helping teams perform at their best wed love to hear from you.
As part of our pre-employment screening we ask you to provide a VOG.
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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Maersk Line is a Danish international container shipping company and the largest operating subsidiary of the Maersk Group, a Danish business conglomerate. It is the world's largest container shipping company by both fleet size and cargo capacity, serving 374 offices in 116 countries