APM Terminals is seeking a Lean Leader to join their Terminal Leadership Team in Onne, Nigeria. In this full-time role, you will lead two direct reports and spearhead the terminal-wide continuous improvement journey, embedding Lean principles, behaviours, and management systems across functions to drive operational excellence.
Requirements
Hold a bachelor's degree or higher, preferably supported by Lean and/or Project Management certification.
Apply analytical and structured problem-solving skills to deliver measurable business impact.
Navigate a global matrix organisation effectively while balancing local and global requirements.
Skills & Responsibilities
Lean methodologies: Coordinate the local implementation of Process Standardisation, the Operating System, Lean Academy, and Kaizens to drive operational improvements.
Coaching and leadership: Build Lean problem-solving capabilities by coaching leaders, mentoring teams, and supporting data-driven decision-making.
Performance management: Gather and validate Lean programme KPI data, provide timely reporting on progress and risks, and review delivery plans to achieve objectives.
Team development: Build and develop a capable team while fostering an environment that supports learning, open communication, accountability, and sustainable performance.
Potential transition routes: People from continuous improvement manager, operations manager, or project manager roles may bring change management and analytical skills, alongside meeting the required stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
Job description
APM Terminals
At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving — observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be apart of our journey.
What We Can Offer
At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.
Gain visibility and exposure to terminal, regional, and global management.
Strengthen your leadership capabilities while guiding a terminal-wide transformation.
Build experience in strategy implementation, corporate decision-making, and operational improvement.
Collaborate with regional and global Lean communities to exchange best practices and organisational learning.
As our Lean Leader, you will report to the Managing Director and serve as a critical member of the Terminal Leadership Team in Onne, Nigeria. You will lead two direct reports and work closely with terminal leaders, functional teams, and the regional and global Lean community.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the terminal’s continuous improvement journey by embedding Lean principles, behaviours, and management systems across functions.
Coordinate the local implementation of Process Standardisation, the Operating System, Lean Academy, Kaizens, and other improvement activities.
Build Lean problem-solving capabilities by coaching leaders, mentoring teams, and supporting data-driven decision-making.
Own local implementation activities, coordinate resources, and embed improvements arising from global Kaizens.
Gather and validate Lean programme KPI data and provide timely reporting on progress, risks, and implementation challenges.
Review delivery plans, identify emerging risks, and adjust actions to ensure agreed objectives are achieved.
Build and develop a capable team while creating an environment that supports learning, open communication, accountability, and sustainable performance.
Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset—curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time.
Leadership expectation: We are looking for people who consistently puts customers first, leads by example with respect for people, delivers results with integrity, and drives continuous improvement by solving problems at the root, developing people, and raising standards every day.
Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably supported by Lean and/or Project Management certification.
Apply analytical and structured problem-solving skills to deliver measurable business impact and support new ways of working.
Communicate clearly and collaboratively across organisational levels, with strong presentation, influencing, coaching, and workshop facilitation skills.
Navigate a global matrix organisation effectively while balancing local and global requirements, cultural differences, and complex organisational change.
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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