Operational Excellence Partner

Job Description

Location: Funza, Bogotá, Colombia

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday until 12:00 p.m.

Contract Type: Permanent

Modality: 100% On-site

About the Role

As an Operational Excellence Partner at Maersk, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives within our warehouse operations in Funza. Your mission will be to drive efficiency, productivity, and cost reductions through data-driven problem-solving and Lean methodologies. This is a hands-on, floor-based role with impact across all organizational levels, from frontline staff to site managers and senior leadership.

Maersk is rapidly growing in Central America and Colombia, offering strong career growth opportunities in logistics, supply chain, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvement opportunities in warehouse operations (inbound, outbound, inventory, picking, dispatch).
• Lead Lean/Kaizen projects focused on savings, productivity, and process optimization.
• Design and track performance KPIs related to inventory accuracy, service level, picking errors, and process efficiency.
• Coach and train warehouse staff in Lean culture and continuous improvement tools.
• Present findings and influence change across all levels using data-backed insights.
• Drive a culture of operational excellence and standardization.

Requirements

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Production, or related fields
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt (preferred)
• 2–5 years in logistics operations (warehousing, inventory, transportation)
• Strong data analysis skills: Advanced Excel, Power BI, WMS, ERP systems
• Experience with Lean tools: 5S, VSM, Kaizen, SMED, Kanban
• Intermediate English (reading/writing; verbal is a plus)

Soft Skills

• Hands-on, proactive mindset comfortable on the warehouse floor
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence across levels without authority
• Analytical and structured thinking
• Clear communication with operational and executive stakeholders
• Resilience under pressure and continuous learning attitude #LI-MP1.

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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