1 week ago

Operational Excellence Senior Specialist (m/f/d)

A.P. Moller - Maersk

Rotterdam

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Maersk is seeking an Operational Excellence Senior Specialist to lead the deployment of The Maersk Way (TMW) across Customs operations in the NEC Area, based in Rotterdam. The role requires 7+ years of experience in Customs operations or management, a strong background in Lean and Continuous Improvement, and a proven track record of driving measurable business improvements through cross-functional collaboration.

On-siteFull-timeSeniorLeanContinuous Improvement

Operational Excellence Senior Specialist (m/f/d)

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On-siteFull-timeSeniorLean

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

On-site

Experience Required

7 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

LeanContinuous ImprovementA3KaizenValue Stream MappingDaily ManagementStructured Problem-SolvingData-Driven Decision MakingPerformance ManagementOperational StandardsChange ManagementStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementCustoms OperationsSupply Chain

Soft Skills

FacilitationCoachingStakeholder ManagementInfluencingPragmaticHands-onCross-functional CollaborationLeadership

Preferred Qualifications

Technical (Nice-to-have)

PMIPRINCE2

Key Responsibilities

•Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of The Maersk Way (TMW) across Customs operations.
•Drive performance through Lean methodologies, structured problem-solving, Kaizen workshops, and data-driven decision making.
•Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and deliver sustainable operational improvements.
•Establish effective performance management governance, performance routines, and operational standards.
•Coach and develop frontline teams, strengthening a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
•Collaborate with Digital and Data teams to ensure improvement initiatives are practical, scalable, and enabled by the right technology.

Operational ExcellenceLeanContinuous ImprovementCustoms OperationsLogisticsSupply ChainSenior SpecialistRotterdamMaerskFull-time

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Soft Skills

FacilitationCoachingStakeholder ManagementInfluencingPragmaticHands-onCross-functional CollaborationLeadership

Key Responsibilities

•Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of The Maersk Way (TMW) across Customs operations.

•Drive performance through Lean methodologies, structured problem-solving, Kaizen workshops, and data-driven decision making.

•Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and deliver sustainable operational improvements.

•Establish effective performance management governance, performance routines, and operational standards.

•Coach and develop frontline teams, strengthening a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

•Collaborate with Digital and Data teams to ensure improvement initiatives are practical, scalable, and enabled by the right technology.