MaerskSealand

Operational Excellence Senior Specialist (m/f/d)

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

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Customs operations or management within logistics or supply chain
  • Strong background in Operational Excellence, Lean, or Continuous Improvement
  • Proven track record delivering measurable business improvements via cross-functional collaboration
  • Experience leading change and influencing stakeholders in matrix organizations
  • Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with structured project management methodologies (PMI or PRINCE2) is an advantage

Responsibilities

  • Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of The Maersk Way across Customs operations
  • Drive performance using Lean methodologies, structured problem-solving, Kaizen workshops, and data-driven decision making
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities and prioritize initiatives
  • Establish effective performance management governance, routines, and operational standards
  • Coach and develop frontline teams to enhance a culture of continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with Digital and Data teams to ensure improvement initiatives are practical and scalable

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a real impact across a critical part of the business
  • Work alongside experienced leaders
  • Influence strategic priorities
  • Help build a culture of continuous improvement
  • Directly contribute to better performance and a more consistent customer experience
Full Job Description

Drive meaningful change. Improve how Customs operations perform. Shape the future of Operational Excellence.

Are you passionate about turning operational challenges into measurable business results? We're looking for a Operational Excellence Senior Specialist to lead the deployment of The Maersk Way (TMW) across Customs operations in the NEC Area.

In this role, you'll work closely with Operations, Product, Digital, and Area leadership to drive continuous improvement, build high-performing teams, and deliver scalable solutions that create lasting business impact. If you enjoy solving complex problems, coaching others, and leading change in a fast-paced logistics environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do

  • Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of The Maersk Way (TMW) across Customs operations.

  • Drive performance through Lean methodologies, structured problem-solving, Kaizen workshops, and data-driven decision making.

  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and deliver sustainable operational improvements.

  • Establish effective performance management governance,, performance routines, and operational standards.

  • Coach and develop frontline teams, strengthening a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

  • Collaborate with Digital and Data teams to ensure improvement initiatives are practical, scalable, and enabled by the right technology.

What you'll bring

  • 7+ years of experience in Customs operations or Customs management within logistics or supply chain.

  • Strong background in Operational Excellence, Lean, or Continuous Improvement (A3, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management).

  • A proven track record of delivering measurable business improvements through cross-functional collaboration.

  • Experience leading change and influencing stakeholders across matrix organizations.

  • Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills, with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.

  • Experience with structured project management methodologies (such as PMI or PRINCE2) is an advantage.

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to make a real impact across a critical part of the business. You'll work alongside experienced leaders, influence strategic priorities, and help build a culture where continuous improvement becomes part of everyday operations. Your work will directly contribute to better performance, stronger collaboration, and a more consistent customer experience across the NEC Area.

If you're an experienced Operational Excellence professional who thrives on solving complex operational challenges and empowering teams to perform at their best, we'd love to meet you.

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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