APM Terminals
Lean Leader - Lean Academy
This role is central to embedding a strong Lean culture across the terminal by ensuring leaders and frontline teams apply standardized work, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement in daily operations.
As a Lean Partner – Lean Academy, you will turn Lean principles into practical actions that drive consistency, reduce variability, and strengthen problem-solving across the business. The focus goes beyond training, ensuring Lean is fully integrated into how the operation runs every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy and sustain the Lean Academy training system, ensuring alignment with business priorities and practical application in operations.
- Drive the consistent use of Lean methodologies at Gemba, including A3 problem-solving, Kaizen, and standard work.
- Develop Job Experts (JE) in key areas to support standardized work, onboarding, and first-level problem-solving.
- Lead the Lean Campus as a dynamic environment for training, simulations, and continuous improvement.
- Execute Kaizen initiatives aligned with business goals, ensuring measurable operational impact.
- Embed structured problem-solving across teams to reduce recurring issues and improve resolution.
- Influence and support leaders in adopting Lean behaviors, including Gemba presence and daily management practices.
- Ensure capability-building efforts translate into improved performance, productivity, and waste reduction.
- Track and validate the impact of Lean initiatives, including operational and financial outcomes.
- Identify and remove barriers to enable effective Lean deployment and continuous improvement.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Logistics, or a related field
- 4–6 years of experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operations
- Proven hands-on experience applying Lean methodologies (A3, Kaizen, Standard Work, 5S) in operational environments
- Strong ability to drive execution, lead Kaizen initiatives, and sustain improvements
- Solid understanding of process flow, variability, and waste reduction
- Effective communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence without authority
- High ownership, structured problem-solving mindset, and strong follow-through
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, hands-on (Gemba) environments
Nice to have: Experience in training or capability building, exposure to logistics or industrial operations, and familiarity with tools like Excel, Power BI, or project management platforms
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!
If you requireaccommodations during the recruitment process, you may request them at any stage.
You must be authorized to work for any employer in Mexico.
