Operational Excellence Senior Specialist

APM Terminals; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Maersk seeks an Operational Excellence Senior Specialist to drive cross-functional improvements using The Maersk Way and the Operating System. You will lead structured problem solving and monitor KPI-driven outcomes across the Area.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement within logistics. Fluent Portuguese and advanced English are expected.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, Economics or related field.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Lean methodologies or problem-solving.
• Experience in logistics and/or shipping industry.
• Experience facilitating workshops or leading improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of 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

A3 Kaizen

KPI Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Process Mapping

Cross-functional Leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Engineering / Logistics / Economics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process.

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. All the way.