Ops Excellence Partner

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an Operations Excellence Partner in Auckland, New Zealand, to lead continuous improvement initiatives across logistics and operations. You will collaborate with business leaders and frontline teams to identify waste, root causes, and scalable, technology-enabled solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.

The role emphasizes deploying the Maersk Lean Operating System, coaching teams, and leveraging data, automation and AI to enhance visibility and performance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation, freight forwarding, or 3PL.
• Hands-on experience delivering automation, digital transformation, or data-driven improvement initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of Lean, Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with proven impact.

Responsibilities

• Drive deployment and maturity of the Maersk Lean Operating System across Australia and New Zealand.
• Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and structured problem solving.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Structured problem solving

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Automation, data & AI awareness

Job description

Join Maersk as an Operations Excellence Partner

Are you passionate about transforming logistics through Operational Excellence, Lean thinking, and technology-enabled improvement?

At Maersk, we believe successful automation starts with solving the right problems in the right way. In this role, you will work closely with business leaders and frontline teams to identify waste, uncover root causes, challenge existing ways of working, and build a strong culture of continuous improvement.

Using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and structured problem solving, you will lead sustainable operational improvements and support the deployment of the Maersk Lean Operating System across Australia and New Zealand.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive the deployment, adoption, and maturity of the Maersk Lean Operating System across Australia and New Zealand
• Lead and facilitate process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Partner with business leaders and frontline teams to identify improvement opportunities, address complex operational challenges, and deliver measurable outcomes
• Translate operational needs into practical, scalable, and technology-enabled solutions
• Build continuous improvement capability through coaching, training, facilitation, and knowledge sharing
• Support the adoption of new processes and ways of working to ensure sustainable business outcomes and long‑term value realisation
• Leverage automation, data, digital tools, and AI to improve operational visibility, eliminate manual effort, and scale successful solutions

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Strong experience within logistics, supply chain, transportation, freight forwarding, or the 3PL industry
• Hands‑on experience delivering automation, digital transformation, or data‑driven improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence methodologies. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, with demonstrated experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to deliver measurable operational improvements。
• The ability to analyze operational challenges and translate them into practical, technology-enabled solutions
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, facilitation, and change leadership skills
• A collaborative and people‑focused approach, with the ability to engage both business leaders and frontline teams
• A genuine passion for transformation and delivering tangible, sustainable business impact

Make an Impact at Scale

This is more than an automation role. It is an opportunity to help shape the future of integrated logistics by bringing together people, process, data, and technology to solve complex business challenges at scale.

If you are excited about creating meaningful and measurable impact through Operational Excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

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