Area Continuous Improvement Lead

Maersk; Marseille; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a SWE Area CI Lead in Marseille to drive continuous improvement across distribution centers, guiding Lean Six Sigma initiatives and coaching teams to achieve cost, productivity, and service objectives.

You will plan and implement CI programs, support project reporting, and collaborate with global sites. Requires a bachelor degree, Green Belt, and strong leadership; travel across sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• LSS Green Belt certification mandatory.
• Proven knowledge and experience in project management.
• Strong change management and leadership abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office package.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of the continuous improvement strategy and its road map across area.
• Plan, direct and support warehouse operations to meet productivity and service levels.
• Manage Six Sigma projects and coach Kaizen and Sigma Belt initiatives.
• Conduct in-depth analyses to identify opportunities and ensure Lean Six Sigma standards.
• Train and support site management in Lean Six Sigma methodology.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Change management

Coaching & training

Languages (English & French)

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

LSS Green Belt certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

You've seen us everywhere, from a road trip, passing over one of our trucks, to the biggest ports in the planet where we touch land to continue our journey All The Way to your front door. Now it's your chance to get to know us from within: a workplace full of warmth, friendship and support. We invite you to join our wonderful team and be part of our purpose: Improving life for all by integrating the world. Join us and play an important role on our team lifting global trade every day! By Joining Maersk, you will become part of the global family of the company that moves 20% of global trade everyday all the way, where one of our core values is Our Employees. It goes without saying that we value diversity: we thrive on the diversity of our talent in all its forms, and we see it as a strength in building high-performance teams across brands, cultures, and locations.

SWE Area CI (Continuous Improvement) Lead

You are responsible for the overall performance of the distribution center. You plan, organise staff, direct, and control all office and warehouse activities. Assist senior management in establishing warehouse performance objectives and standards. You have accountability for achieving prescribed company objectives regarding costs, productivity, accuracy, and customer service. Responsible for managing all aspects of customer requirements including, but not limited to, inventory accuracy, shipping, receiving, P&L responsibility, rate requirements and development of incentive programs. High frequency of business trips in the Area (other countries can be added) is expected to have a strong presence within all our sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of the continuous improvement strategy and implement its roadmap in the area, based on Lean management principles
• Plan, direct and implement warehouse operations, procedures and support to meet prescribed productivity and service levels
• Manage Six Sigma projects and coach and monitor Kaizen, and other Sigma Belt projects
• Perform and guide in-depth analysis to identify opportunities
• Ensure and support assurance around agreed Lean Six Sigma standards
• Train, coach and support warehouse management teams and other stakeholders in the Lean Six Sigma methodology
• Support operational teams in implementing operational excellence and Lean Six Sigma tools (5S, SQCDP signs, gemba, standard work, etc.)
• Be in charge of the project reporting and CI tracker
• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with all customers and stakeholders (internal and external)
• Establish programs to improve customer awareness at all levels in the organisation
• Maintain records and reports to ensure customer service levels are being met (CI tracker)

Your Skills And Experiences

• At minimum a bachelor (or similar) level degree, and LSS GreenBelt certification (must)
• Proven knowledge and experience in project management and analytic mindset
• Proven skills in change management, leading and motivating teams
• Result and customer driven mindset
• Coaching and training skills
• Knowledge of the MS Office package
• You speak English and French. Spanish is also desirable

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

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. For more information click here.

All the way.