MaerskSealand

Operational Excellence Senior Specialist

MaerskSealand$90K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Civil, Logistics, Chemical, or related fields)
  • 5 years of experience in operations, manufacturing, logistics, or process improvement
  • Proven track record implementing Lean methodologies
  • Exposure to container depots or industrial operations is a strong advantage
  • Green Belt Lean Six Sigma certification required
  • Intermediate to advanced English skills (writing, listening, speaking)

Responsibilities

  • Apply and promote Lean methodologies like 5S, RCA, SMED, and GEMBA
  • Facilitate creation and monitoring of improved work standards
  • Identify improvement opportunities through field visits and data analysis
  • Partner with site leaders on co-creating improvement initiatives
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and change agent for frontline operations
  • Support training initiatives on Lean principles and continuous improvement
  • Promote a culture of operational discipline and standardization

Benefits

  • Hands-on, field-oriented role with significant site interaction
  • Opportunity to work closely with operational teams and influence change
  • Supports professional development in Lean methodologies
  • Contributes directly to safety, productivity, and cost-reduction outcomes
Full Job Description

We are looking for our next Operational Excellence Senior Specialist to join our team in Callao, Lima, Peru.



This role plays a critical part in driving operational excellence, process standardization, and Lean Six Sigma initiatives across the depot.

You will work closely with operational teams, supervisors, and leaders to identify improvement opportunities, support project execution, and contribute to meaningful efficiency, productivity, safety, and cost‑reduction outcomes.

This is a hands-on, field-oriented role with significant interaction across the site, requiring strong analytical capabilities and the ability to build trust with frontline teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Apply and promote Lean methodologies including 5S, RCA, SMED, GEMBA, and other structured problem-solving tools.

  • Facilitate the creation, implementation, and monitoring of improved work standards and operating procedures.

  • Identify improvement opportunities in operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety through regular field visits and data analysis.

  • Partner with site leaders, team leaders, and supervisors to co-create improvement initiatives.

  • Act as a trusted advisor and change agent to frontline operations, building credibility and alignment.

  • Support training initiatives around Lean principles and continuous improvement tools.

  • Promote a culture of operational discipline, problem-solving, and standardization across the site.

Who We Are Looking For
  • Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Civil, Logistics, Chemical, or related fields).

  • 5 years of experience in operations, manufacturing, logistics, or process improvement roles.

  • Proven track record implementing Lean methodologies within operational environments.

  • Prior exposure to container depots, logistics, manufacturing, chemical, or industrial operations is considered a strong advantage.

  • English Intermediate to advanced (writing, listening, and speaking).

  • Green Belt Lean Six Sigma (required).

Skills & Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

  • Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with frontline teams.

  • Ability to influence without authority and build trust quickly.

  • Structured, methodical, disciplined, and detail‑oriented profile.

  • Comfortable working in dynamic operational environments.

  • Intermediate English proficiency (required).

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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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