Senior Operational Excellence Lead (Nordics)

Maersk; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk seeks an Operational Excellence Lead to drive localization of The Maersk Way across the Nordics. You will mature operating routines, standardize processes and embed problem-solving methods into frontline operations.

You will partner with Product, Operations, Finance CX, and Area Leadership to deliver scalable improvements, coach frontline teams, and ensure continuous improvement is anchored in daily work across the Nordics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, operations, or logistics; advanced study or certifications are an advantage.
• 7–10+ years functional experience in logistics and services.
• Experience in Operational Excellence, Lean, or Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, A3, DMAIC, RCA, VSM).
• Proven delivery of tangible improvements in complex logistics environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the localization strategy for TMW across the Nordics.Design, implement and sustain performance governance routines (Cadences, SQC boards, KPI routines).Standardize operational processes and ensure governance across the Nordics.Provide guidance on structured problem solving (A3, Kaizen, Lean, RCA) to the business.
• Drive cross-functional improvement initiatives and lead high-impact projects as defined by ALT.
• Build and coach the TMW training program in the Nordics; localize A3/Problem Solving training.

Skills

Facilitation

Coaching

Stakeholder mgmt

Change mgmt

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain/Operations/Logistics

Job description

Maersk seeks an Operational Excellence Lead to drive localization of The Maersk Way across the Nordics. You will mature operating routines, standardize processes and embed problem-solving methods into frontline operations.

You will partner with Product, Operations, Finance CX, and Area Leadership to deliver scalable improvements, coach frontline teams, and ensure continuous improvement is anchored in daily work across the Nordics.