Operational Excellence Senior Specialist

We are looking for our next Operational Excellence Senior Specialist to join our team in Paita Perú.

This role plays a critical part in driving operational excellence process standardization and Lean Six Sigma initiatives across the depot.

You will work closely with operational teams supervisors and leaders to identify improvement opportunities support project execution and contribute to meaningful efficiency productivity safety and costreduction outcomes.

This is a hands-on field-oriented role with significant interaction across the site requiring strong analytical capabilities and the ability to build trust with frontline teams.

• Apply and promote Lean methodologies including 5S RCA SMED GEMBA and other structured problem-solving tools.

• Facilitate the creation implementation and monitoring of improved work standards and operating procedures.

• Identify improvement opportunities in operational efficiency productivity quality and safety through regular field visits and data analysis.

• Partner with site leaders team leaders and supervisors to co-create improvement initiatives.

• Act as a trusted advisor and change agent to frontline operations building credibility and alignment.

• Support training initiatives around Lean principles and continuous improvement tools.

• Promote a culture of operational discipline problem-solving and standardization across the site.

• Degree in Engineering (Industrial Civil Logistics Chemical or related fields).

• 5 years of experience in operations manufacturing logistics or process improvement roles.

• Proven track record implementing Lean methodologies within operational environments.

• Prior exposure to container depots logistics manufacturing chemical or industrial operations is considered a strong advantage.

• English Intermediate to advanced (writing listening and speaking).

• Green Belt Lean Six Sigma (required).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with frontline teams.

• Ability to influence without authority and build trust quickly.

• Structured methodical disciplined and detailoriented profile.

• Comfortable working in dynamic operational environments.

• Intermediate English proficiency (required).

• Must reside in Paita or nearby areas.

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