LEAN Solutions Manager

Maersk is uniquely positioned to play a significant role in global trade, creating opportunities that help countries, companies and people succeed.

Our vision is simple: Maersk is the global integrator of container logistics, connecting and simplifying our customers’ global supply chains. We do this through the global scale of Maersk, the world’s largest shipping line; our Logistics and Services expertise that help customers manage their global supply chains; and through our port operator, APM Terminals, one of the largest container terminal operators in the world with the most strategic locations to serve global supply chains. Join us and play an important role on our team lifting global trade every day!

At Maersk we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support deployment and organizational adoption of The Maersk Way Operational Excellence programme

• Coach/ mentor Lean projects to capture alignment to key business priorities while upskilling the capability level of the organization.

• Lead transformation efforts and support process improvement projects.

• Create, evolve and provide Lean focused training and education to leaders and colleagues to meet current and future business environments, including compliance assessments and recommendations

• Be the Subject Matter Expert, role model and Guardian of the Operating Model’s application, principles and practices

• Actively collaborate with stakeholders to build a common understanding of the Operating Model’s application to further enhance the organization’s current business practices and processes

• Seek out, identify, and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement to further progress the organization’s business strategies and objectives, increase efficiency, mitigate risks, and improve overall customer service effectiveness.

• Proactively provide strategic communication on process improvement activities, status updates and return on investment to all stakeholders.

• Monitor, diagnosis, report and provide recommendations to leadership on the overall organization’s Lean Maturity and health against 5 focus areas: Mindset & Behavior, Organization & Skills, Voice of the Customer Performance Management, Process Efficiency & Effectiveness

• Other ad-hoc tasks as assigned

Required Experience & Skills

• Lean Six Sigma Black belt certification (preferred), green belt certification, or industry equivalent.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience within Lean process improvement environment (preferred).
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in Maersk product, business functions and/or operations (preferred).
• Demonstrate expertise in Lean Transformation, Lean Implementation and change management arenas.
• Proven proficiency and experience understanding stakeholder and customer requirements, and how to improve processes to best address those expectations.
• Documented success taking complex problems and tackling them through a methodical, Lean focused approach.
• Proven experience, understanding and creating successful return on investment strategies and performance.
• Documented experience developing and upskilling others in principles and concepts of Lean Methodology.
• Proven record of effective team building, coaching, and facilitation skills
• Effective Written/Verbal Communication
• Proven Record in Building Strong Relationships & Networks
• Ability to Travel
• Tools & Technologies (MS Office Suite, MS Visio)

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $100,000- $120,000

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match.

The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States: You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

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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