Continuous Improvement Lead - Lead Logistics IMEA

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Thane; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Mumbai (Airoli) seeks a senior OpEx/Lean leader to deploy scalable improvement programs across IMEA. You will drive a unified OpEx framework, lead Kaizen workshops, and integrate The Maersk Way with global standards.

With 8+ years in supply chain analytics and Six Sigma Black Belt, you will coach teams, manage cross-functional projects, and report KPI progress to leadership. The role emphasizes change management, digital transformation, and building a community of practice to lift Lean

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain/Operational analytics or related fields.
• 8+ years in OpEx/Lean/Six Sigma in global matrix orgs; Black Belt certified; consulting background preferred.
• Proven track record translating strategy into local deployment and KPI-led improvements.
• Ability to lead workshops, coach teams and drive cross-functional change.

Responsibilities

• Deploy & scale OpEx frameworks across the organization.
• Roll out global OpEx standards, Lean and Six Sigma.
• Drive strategic alignment and value improvement.
• Conduct end-to-end diagnostics to remove non-value activities.
• Design cross-client Kaizen workshops and implement TIPs.
• Ensure execution rigor with governance and visual management.
• Track OpEx KPIs and drive safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Lead change management for digital transformation and upskilling.
• Build OpEx community of practice and lift Lean maturity.
• Engage stakeholders and enable sustainable performance improvements.

Skills

Strategic execution

Transformation leadership

Workshop & facilitation

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication & stakeholder management

Training & capability development

Learning agility

Education

Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Job description

• Result oriented with strong program planning and execution discipline.
• Customer centric, with a focus on delivering tangible customer value.
• Committed to innovation, continuous improvement and data driven decision making.

• Result oriented with strong program planning and execution discipline.
• Customer centric, with a focus on delivering tangible customer value.
• Committed to innovation, continuous improvement and data driven decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy & scale operational excellence frameworks
• Develop and implement a unified, comprehensive OpEx framework across IMEA team , integrating The Maersk Way (TMW), A3 problem-solving, Kaizen facilitation, visual management, and Gemba practices to elevate customer value delivery and establish market-leading service standards.
• Roll out global OpEx standards, Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement (CI) tools; build organizational capability and drive consistent adoption across frontline and leadership teams.
• Drive strategic alignment & value improvement
• Conduct end‑to‑end business diagnostics to constructively challenge non‑value‑add practices, ensuring all activities align with area business plan and strategic priorities.
• Design and facilitate cross‑client/cross‑product Kaizen workshops to deliver end‑to‑end service and operational excellence; co‑create and execute Tactical Implementation Plans (TIPs) with measurable cost/effort‑saving KPIs across functions.
• Ensure execution rigor & operational transparency
• Own rigorous follow‑up of action items, establish visual management systems, and enforce process governance to boost cross‑functional alignment, transparency, and collaboration.
• Track and report on OpEx KPIs, maturity progression and business performance improvements, driving accountability for safety, quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Lead change management & digital transformation
• Establish structured organizational change management routines, training and adoption mechanisms to support digital transformation initiatives and embed sustainable process changes.
• Build and coach the OpEx community of practice; develop talent, embed continuous improvement mindsets, and lift the organization’s overall Lean maturity level.
• Stakeholder engagement & capability building
• Partner with area leadership team, matrix stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to align on OpEx priorities, resolve systemic blockers and enable sustainable performance improvement.
• Act as a Lean/OpEx trainer and facilitator to upskill teams, standardize best practices, and drive consistent implementation of global OpEx methodologies in the local context.

Who we’re looking for

Professional Experience

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or related operational functions;
• 8+ years of hands‑on OpEx / Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement experience in complex global matrix organizations, with a Six Sigma Black Belt certification; consulting background is preferred.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Strategic execution: Ability to translate enterprise vision into local deployment plans, driving measurable business impact via structured OpEx rollouts and KPI‑led performance management.
• Transformation leadership: Proven track record leading change programs, influencing cross‑functional stakeholders in matrix setups, and driving adoption of new processes and standards.
• Workshop & facilitation: Skilled in designing and leading Kaizen events, problem‑solving workshops and capability‑building sessions for diverse audiences from frontline to senior leadership.
• Analytical & problem‑solving: Strong quantitative reasoning, root‑cause analysis and pragmatic problem‑solving skills, able to develop creative, actionable solutions to complex operational challenges.
• Communication & stakeholder management: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; confident in engaging, influencing and presenting to senior stakeholders, with strong relationship‑building and facilitation skills to simplify complex narratives.
• Training & capability development: Experienced Lean/OpEx trainer with a demonstrated ability to elevate organizational Lean maturity through structured training, coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Learning agility: Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, agile global environments; passionate about continuous learning.

Mindset & Behaviours

• Result‑oriented with strong program planning and execution discipline.
• Customer‑centric, with a focus on delivering tangible customer value.
• Committed to innovation, continuous improvement and data‑driven decision‑making.

Location : Airoli

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