Continuous Improvement Specialist

Damco Spain SL; Valparaíso; Presencial; USD 25.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join a leading logistics company as a Continuous Improvement Specialist, where you'll drive process improvement and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage your expertise in Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. An exciting opportunity with competitive benefits awaits you.

Servicios

Competitive benefits

Talent development initiatives

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics operations and process improvement.
• Green belt certification required, Black belt certification preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced English skills essential.

Responsabilidades

• Implement operational excellence strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead training programs using Lean Six Sigma methodology.
• Identify and track KPIs for operational excellence.

Conocimientos

Process improvement methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics, or supply chain management

Herramientas

Power BI

O365 platform

Minitab

Descripción del empleo

The Opportunity

We have a vision beyond the ocean: integrating container logistics, connecting, and simplifying our customers' supply chains. And we rely on our people to make it happen!

Join us as we embark on a digital transformation that will revolutionize the logistics business: you will play a vital role in our success by managing customer experience and building a successful track in your career.

What do we offer?

We are on a revolutionary journey to simplify global trade, which will give us the chance to make a significant impact on the world economy and on your career. With significant personal responsibility, you will enhance your industry knowledge and build highly valued business and communication skills in customer-facing roles – quite possibly at a pace that will surprise you.

Energizing and pioneering, this is also an environment that keeps you motivated. You will join a genuinely diverse and talented team that is passionate about focusing on customers and colleagues.

And thanks to our global scale, you will be well-positioned to explore opportunities at Maersk around the world. The many other highlights include the most modern talent development initiatives and competitive benefits.

Our Opportunity

The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for driving continuous improvement and standardization initiatives across drive continuous improvement and standardization initiatives across Maersk's Depot.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of logistics operations, lean six sigma methodology, process improvement methodologies, and change management and will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements that drive operational safety, quality, efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities:

• Implement a comprehensive operational excellence strategy that supports Maersk's business objectives and drives continuous improvement within the operation and stakeholders.

• Be a partner in delivering training programs with Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology specifications according to Lean integrator guidelines to build proficient material in process improvement methodologies and tools.

• Using Lean six sigma tools like RCA, 5whys, SMED, VSM-Value stream mapping, Mapping, and promoting Kaizen for analysis and training for all the sectors to improve daily.

• Identify, track, and audit key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of operational excellence initiatives.

• Define and maintain a continuous improvement framework and toolkit, including process maps, metrics, and best practices on the sites.

• Lead cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities and implement changes to drive operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

• Lead identification of digital improvements and reports simplification for the operational sector and daily routines, promoting visual management in the sites.

• Develop and deliver training programs to ensure all employees are proficient in process improvement methodologies and tools on the sites.

• Led and mentored teams of process improvement professionals, providing guidance and support to drive project success.

• Develop relationships with key stakeholders, including operations, customers, vendors, and industry associations, to stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.

• Develop a connection to follow up on savings and improvements due is responsible for Monthly Savings control for EBIT working with Financial, Procurement, Product Excellence, etc.

• Deal with global standards to implement on their sites follow and challenging guidelines to adapt according to the site nature (Depot).

Who We Are Looking For

If you meet the requirements below, this is your chance to join a high-performing team and be part of this great moment in our organization!

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics, and supply chain management.

• English Intermediate to advanced (writing, listening, and speaking)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics operations and process improvement, also could work in the manufacturing industry with a proven track record of success

• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies, including Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Experience leading and mentoring projects with high difficulty.

• Green belt certification required

• Black belt certification (Nice to have)

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Power BI tools knowledge. Other digitalization tools like RPA and Microsoft Power Automate (Nice to have).

• Dominion of O365 platform – Microsoft, Visio

• Minitab knowledge (Nice to have)

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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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