Senior Manager - Continuous Improvement

APM Terminals Gothenburg; Manila; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk, a global leader in logistics, seeks a senior CI transformation professional to develop and execute strategies across global and regional sites. You will own process quality frameworks, guide learning interventions, and lead cross-functional projects at GSC, Product, and Global levels, driving enterprise-wide improvements.

The role requires extensive experience in Lean/Agile methods, strategic thinking, and strong stakeholder management, with a focus on automation and digital solutions

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience in Continuous Improvement (CI), Transformation, or related fields.
• Proven experience in leading and managing projects from planning through execution.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Agile, and other CI methodologies.
• Demonstrated business acumen and strategic thinking with the ability to drive results.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Comfortable working with technology and has an understanding of automation and digital solutions.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing teams and capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think across functions and drive enterprise-wide improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute CI strategies aligned with global and regional priorities, while tracking maturity and adoption across sites.
• Own process quality frameworks and identify skill gaps to be addressed through targeted learning interventions.
• Support/lead cross-functional projects and change initiatives at GSC, Product, and Global levels to ensure successful implementation and adoption.
• Partner with GPL/Platform/Tech teams on new enhancements, leading implementations within GSC.
• Identify automation opportunities across processes.

Skills

Lean

Agile

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Automation awareness

Automation

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence. At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics. Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute CI strategies aligned with global and regional priorities, while tracking maturity and adoption across sites.
• Own process quality frameworks and identify skill gaps to be addressed through targeted learning interventions.
• Support/lead cross-functional projects and change initiatives at GSC, Product, and Global levels to ensure successful implementation and adoption.
• Partner with GPL/Platform/Tech teams on new enhancements, leading implementations within GSC.
• Identify automation opportunities across processes.

Accountabilities:

• CI strategy development, implementation & maturity tracking.
• Process Quality ownership & skills gap identification.
• Project and change management support (GSC, Product, Global levels).
• Resource planning Risk mitigation through audit frameworks design and enablement Quality culture custodian Identify Opportunities for Process improvements through Automations

Qualifications:

• 15-20 years of experience in Continuous Improvement (CI), Transformation, or related fields.
• Proven experience in leading and managing projects from planning through execution.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Agile, and other Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated business acumen and strategic thinking with the ability to drive results.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Comfortable working with technology and has an understanding of automation and digital solutions.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing teams and capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think across functions and drive enterprise-wide improvements.

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.

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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.