Operational Excellence Senior Specialist

Damco Spain SL; São Paulo; Híbrido; BRL 180 000 - 300 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Maersk is seeking an Operational Excellence Senior Specialist to drive continuous improvement across the Area by implementing The Maersk Way (TMW) standards and the Operating System. The role focuses on facilitating problem-solving and building organizational capabilities through coaching and knowledge transfer.

The ideal candidate will lead structured workshops, analyze KPI data, identify root causes, and define countermeasures to deliver sustainable performance improvements across functions.

Qualificações

• 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.

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.

Conhecimentos

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Lean methodologies

Structured problem-solving

Workshop facilitation

KPI analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Portuguese fluency

Spanish basics

Formação académica

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

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Operational Excellence Senior Specialist

Position: Operational Excellence Senior Specialist

Job level: 03

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.

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