Flexa
Discover companiesFind a jobResourcesSign in/up
For employers
Flex spring

Join the mailing list

Get the latest insights and expert guidance on job hunting, career progression, and creating thriving workplaces.

Enter your email
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • FAQs
  • Info for employers
  • Join Flexa
  • Legal
  • Live feed
  • Resources
  • Sign in/up
  • The Flexa awards
Flexa
< Back to search
Maersk

Operations Excellence Lead

Location:  India, Mumbai, 400079 | India, Gurgaon, 122022 | India
Location flexibility:  1 office day / week, 2 office days / week
Hey there, we’re really sorry but this job is no longer available. Please take a look at our other roles, and check back again soon as we’re adding new roles all the time!

Maersk

Operations Excellence Manager

Denain, FR | France

#3 BEST WORKPLACE CULTURE

Maersk

Manager - Operations Excellence

Shah Alam, Malaysia | Malaysia

#3 BEST WORKPLACE CULTURE

Maersk

Operational Excellence Lead

$95,000 – $110,000 per annum

Mississauga, Canada

#3 BEST WORKPLACE CULTURE

Maersk

Operational Excellence Lead

Thailand, Bangkok, Bangkok, 10120 | Thailand

#3 BEST WORKPLACE CULTURE

Maersk

Operational Excellence Lead

Aarhus, DK | Gothenburg, SE

#3 BEST WORKPLACE CULTURE

Job Description

To enable the successful transformation of the business through deployment of operational excellence strategy, by building right capabilities, embedding performance management routines, solving challenges using right tools and ensuring sustainable continuous improvement across business, while acting as a trusted coach and change agent for leaders and teams.

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers 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 organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 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, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive deployment, adoption, and governance of Operational Excellence (OpEx) tools and methodologies, including Visual Management, SQC, A3 Problem Solving, Kaizen, and Action Plans across the assigned business scope.
  • Lead the implementation, localization, and governance of the Operating System, ensuring effective adoption of visual management and performance management routines while maintaining alignment with global standards.
  • Coach leaders and frontline teams on OpEx principles, standard work, leadership routines, and performance management practices to reinforce operational discipline and continuous improvement behaviors.
  • Program manage improvement initiatives to ensure actions are delivered, benefits are realized, and improvements are sustained over time, while providing visibility and governance of progress.
  • Identify Operational Excellence capability gaps and develop targeted interventions to build skills, strengthen competencies, and improve organizational maturity in continuous improvement practices.
Apply
  • Partner with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to embed a culture of Operational Excellence, accountability, structured problem solving, and data-driven decision making.
  • Monitor adoption, compliance, and effectiveness of OpEx tools, routines, and governance mechanisms, recommending and implementing corrective actions where required.
  • Leverage technology, automation, analytics, and digital tools to enhance Operational Excellence deployment, simplify ways of working, and improve business performance outcomes.
  • Primary Internal Stakeholders:

    • Product Head of Maersk South Asia
    • Product, Sales and Execution teams
    • Global and Regional OpEx community

    Experience & Skills

    • 8+ years of experience in Operations, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Lean in industries related to Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, or related disciplines.
    • Proven experience in deploying and sustaining Operational Excellence frameworks and performance management systems.
    • Experience facilitating improvement initiatives, problem-solving workshops, and cross-functional projects.
    • Experience coaching leaders and frontline teams in structured improvement methodologies.
    • Exposure to logistics, warehousing, transportation, or integrated supply chain operations is preferred.

    Certifications (Preferred)

    • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
    • Lean Practitioner or Continuous Improvement certification.
    • Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) is an advantage.

    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.

    We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.

    Working at Maersk

    Office based

    A little flex time

    Company employees:

    100,000+

    Gender diversity (m:f):

    65:35

    Hiring in countries

    Australia

    Bangladesh

    Belgium

    Brazil

    Cambodia

    Cameroon

    Canada

    Chile

    China

    Colombia

    Costa Rica

    Croatia

    Czechia

    Denmark

    Ecuador

    France

    Office Locations

    Company benefits

    Open to part time work for some roles
    Open to compressed hours
    In house training
    Health insurance
    Dental coverage
    Mental health platform access
    Compassionate leave
    Life assurance
    Annual bonus
    Referral bonus
    Employee assistance programme
    Employee discounts
    Adoption leave
    Private GP service
    Buy or sell annual leave
    Religious celebration leave
    401K
    Annual pay rises
    Enhanced pension match/contribution
    Learning platform
    Mentoring
    Enhanced maternity leave
    Shared parental leave
    Women’s health leave
    L&D budget
    Professional subscriptions
    Lunch and learns

    Awards & Accreditations

    3rd - Best Workplace Culture

    3rd - Best Workplace Culture

    Flexa awards 2026
    Best Workplace Benefits

    Top 10 - Best Workplace Benefits

    Flexa awards 2026

    Georgia

    Germany

    Guatemala

    Hong Kong

    Hungary

    India

    Indonesia

    Ireland

    Israel

    Italy

    Japan

    Kenya

    Malaysia

    Mexico

    Netherlands

    Nigeria

    Norway

    Pakistan

    Panama

    Peru

    Philippines

    Poland

    Romania

    Rwanda

    Saudi Arabia

    Serbia

    Singapore

    Slovenia

    South Africa

    South Korea

    Spain

    Sweden

    Switzerland

    Taiwan

    Thailand

    Türkiye

    Ukraine

    United Arab Emirates

    United Kingdom

    United States

    Vietnam