Join Maersk as a Senior Manager - Continuous Improvement on a full-time basis, with locations including the Philippines, China, and India. In this senior role, you will develop CI strategies, own process quality frameworks, and lead cross-functional transformation initiatives across global supply chain operations.
Requirements
15-20 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Transformation, or related fields.
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and/or Master Black Belt is preferred.
Hands-on Lean implementation experience, such as value stream mapping and transactional process improvement.
Strong knowledge of Lean, Agile, and other Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Skills & Responsibilities
Lean and Agile Methodologies: Drive operational excellence and process quality frameworks across global and regional sites.
Project Management: Lead cross-functional projects and change initiatives at GSC, Product, and Global levels.
Automation Identification: Partner with tech teams and identify automation opportunities to improve processes.
Stakeholder Management: Coach and mentor teams, managing relationships across platform and technology functions.
Potential transition routes: People from Operations Director or Senior Transformation Manager roles may bring strong leadership and change management skills, alongside meeting the extensive Continuous Improvement experience requirements.
Job description
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 organization 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:
Develop and execute CI strategies aligned with global and regional priorities, while tracking maturity and adoption across sites.
Own process quality frameworks and identify skill gaps to be addressed through targeted learning interventions.
Support/lead cross-functional projects and change initiatives at GSC, Product, and Global levels to ensure successful implementation and adoption.
Partner with GPL/Platform/Tech teams on new enhancements, leading implementations within GSC.
Identify automation opportunities across processes.
Accountabilities:
CI strategy development, implementation & maturity tracking.
Process Quality ownership & skills gap identification.
Project and change management support (GSC, Product, Global levels).
Resource planning
Risk mitigation through audit frameworks design and enablement
Quality culture custodian
Identify Opportunities for Process improvements through Automations
Qualifications:
15-20 years of experience in Continuous Improvement (CI), Transformation, or related fields.
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and/or Master Black Belt is preferred.
Hands-on Lean implementation experience, such as value stream mapping and transactional process improvement.
Strong knowledge of Lean, Agile, and other Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Demonstrated business acumen and strategic thinking with the ability to drive results.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
Comfortable working with technology and has an understanding of automation and digital solutions.
Experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing teams and capabilities.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think across functions and drive enterprise-wide improvements.
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