MaerskSealand

Landside Operations Manager

MaerskSealand • $90K — $120K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role; managing teams directly.
  • Extensive background in landside or inland operations.
  • Proficient in Lean/Continuous Improvement practices; Green or Black Belt preferred.
  • Strong financial acumen with ability to manage P&L.
  • Conversational proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Inland First Mile operations for reliable, cost-efficient delivery performance.
  • Set and pursue annual operational targets using performance metrics.
  • Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement with cross-functional collaboration.
  • Build a high-performing Inland Delivery organization through talent development.
  • Optimize cost to serve and operational capacity using market insights.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to develop leadership skills in a dynamic environment.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across multiple functions.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Support for professional development and certification in Lean practices.
Full Job Description

Landside Operations Manager

🛠️ Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead Inland First Mile operations to ensure reliable, predictable, and cost-efficient delivery performance across all transportation modes.

  • Set and drive annual operational targets, using performance metrics and KPIs to monitor service quality and proactively address deviations from product or customer standards.

  • Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement, collaborating closely with CX, Procurement, Finance, Product, HSSE, and CI teams to optimize processes, controls, and standardization.

  • Build and develop a high-performing Inland Delivery organization, leading managers and teams, attracting and retaining talent, and ensuring capability development aligned with global standards, safety, and local regulations.

  • Optimize cost to serve and operational capacity, balancing internal resources, GSC, and third-party operations while providing market and customer insights to support growth, retention, and business decisions.

🎯 What We’re Looking For:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a people manager, leading teams directly.

  • Strong experience in landside / inland operations.

  • Knowledge of Lean / Continuous Improvement practices (Green or Black Belt preferred).

  • Ability to understand, explain, and manage P&L.

  • Conversational level of English.

If you’ve read this far, we’re glad to know you’re interested in the position. And if you’re ready to use your skills to make a difference, we hope you’ll apply for our vacancy. Apply now!

About MaerskSealand

Maersk Sealand is a Danish shipping company that provides container shipping services. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Maersk Sealand is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, a global conglomerate that operates in various industries including shipping, logistics, and energy. Maersk Sealand has a fleet of over 700 vessels and serves clients in various industries including retail, automotive, and healthcare.
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