Operational Excellence Senior Specialist

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Buenos Aires; Híbrido; ARS 83.001.000 - 128.275.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Maersk is seeking an Operational Excellence Senior Specialist to drive performance across the Area by implementing The Maersk Way standards and the Operating System. The role will enable structured problem-solving, lead improvement initiatives, and develop organizational capabilities across functions.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or Economics, with experience in Lean, Six Sigma, and KPI analysis, plus fluency in English and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, Economics, or related fields.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence.
• Lean methodologies, A3, Kaizen, Six Sigma.
• Experience in logistics/shipping industry.
• Experience facilitating workshops or leading improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• KPI analysis and root-cause identification.
• Process mapping and process analysis experience.
• Advanced English, fluent Portuguese, and basic Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Implement The Maersk Way (TMW) tools, standards, and methodologies, and support Operating System rollouts across the Area.
• Facilitate structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives, including A3 and Kaizen events, to address performance gaps and identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze processes and performance indicators, identify root causes, and support the definition of countermeasures and expected outcomes.
• Monitor action plans, benefits realization, and KPI performance, ensuring consistent implementation and sustainable results.
• Develop operational excellence capabilities through coaching, facilitation, and knowledge transfer to teams.

Conocimientos

Lean methodologies

Structured problem solving

KPI analysis

Facilitation/workshops

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Portuguese fluency

Spanish (basic)

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Engineering

Logistics

Economics

Herramientas

A3 methodology

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Descripción del empleo

• Position: Operational Excellence Senior Specialist




• Hiring Manager: Lucas Abreu




• Location : São Paulo/BR or Buenos Aires/AR




• Job level: 03




• Application deadline: August 25th.

We have a view beyond the ocean: integrating container logistics, connecting, and simplifying our customers’ supply chain. We count on our people to make that happen!

Our opportunity

We are looking for our new Operational Excellence Senior Specialist (JL03), who will be responsible for driving operational excellence across the Area through the implementation of The Maersk Way (TMW) standards and methodologies, as well as the Operating System. The role will facilitate problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives while developing organizational capabilities.

This position creates value by transforming performance opportunities into sustainable improvements, operating across functions and complementing existing capabilities within the organization.

Main responsibilities:

• Implement The Maersk Way (TMW) tools, standards, and methodologies, and support Operating System rollouts across the Area.


• Facilitate structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives, including A3 and Kaizen events, to address performance gaps and identify improvement opportunities.


• Analyze processes and performance indicators, identify root causes, and support the definition of countermeasures and expected outcomes.


• Monitor action plans, benefits realization, and KPI performance, ensuring consistent implementation and sustainable results.


• Develop operational excellence capabilities through coaching, facilitation, and knowledge transfer to teams.

We are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, Economics, or related fields.


• Experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Lean methodologies, or structured problem-solving.


• Experience in the logistics and/or shipping industry.


• Experience facilitating workshops or leading improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.


• Knowledge of continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies (Lean, A3, Kaizen, Six Sigma).


• Performance management experience, including KPI analysis and root cause identification.


• Process mapping and process analysis experience.


• Advanced English, fluent Portuguese, and basic Spanish.

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, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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