Depot Operations Continuous Improvement Specialist

Maersk; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated professional to drive continuous improvement initiatives across its logistics operations. This role involves analyzing current processes, designing future workflows, and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence while fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability. Join a forward-thinking company committed to diversity and collaboration, where your contributions will make a significant impact on global logistics operations.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in logistics operations or manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes and suggest improvements.
• Drive global initiatives and project management coordination.
• Develop continuous improvement strategies and implement plans.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been an industry pioneer 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.

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.

Job Summary:

Drive continuous improvement and standardization initiatives across Maersk's Depots. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of logistics operations, Lean Six Sigma methodology, process improvement methodologies, and change management and will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements that drive operational safety, quality, efficiency, profitability, hard and soft savings and customer satisfaction.

This role will drive operational excellence by analyzing current processes, designing future-state workflows with clearly defined roles and responsibilities, and establishing a sustainable operating cycle framework to support consistent business results and KPI performance across our depot facilities in Romania and Egypt

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze the Area Operations' business processes and make suggestions on how to improve them, with tangible outcomes.

• Support the Area Operations Teams, in defining complementing local metrics to the global KPIs and standards.

• Drive and anchor global initiatives for implementation.

• Project Management Coordination.

• Develop structured continuous improvement strategies. Define what is to be measured, gather, process and analyze the data. Present the information to aid decision making processes. Implement and follow through on the Continuous Improvement Plan.

• Drive out of the box thinking in driving continuous improvement plans. Focus on incremental improvements, process redesign and continuous re-think, to improve efficiencies, eliminate waste and contain costs, across the Operations organization.

• Drive a continuous improvement mindset and culture in Area Operations teams via on-the-job application of LEAN techniques/tools.

• Drive process standardization and ensure adherence across the Area Operations organization (i.e. creation of IOPs & SOPs, RACI) while aligning with relevant stakeholders both in center and area teams

• Continuously align initiatives & manage risks associated with deployment of initiatives, supporting with adopting new tools, processes and guidelines.

• Challenge standardization practice that does not facilitate quality, efficiency and a digitization agenda

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• 2–3 years of experience in logistics operations or manufacturing, with a strong track record in process improvement initiatives.

• Solid understanding of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent project management frameworks.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

• Proven ability to collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.

• Experience in preparing clear and concise executive summaries, reports, and presentations for senior management to support strategic decision-making.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and multicultural teams.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

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, color, 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 history 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]

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] .