Ops Excellence Partner
Job Summary
Join Maersk as an Operations Excellence Partner
Were looking for someone who is passionate about transforming the way logistics operates through Operational Excellence Lean thinking Automation and AI.
This role is about helping our people solve problems the right way before applying technology. Youll work closely with leaders and frontline teams to identify waste understand root causes challenge existing ways of working and build a culture of continuous improvement.
Using methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma Kaizen and structured problem solving youll drive sustainable operational improvements and help embed Maersks Lean Operating System across Australia and New Zealand. Once opportunities have been identified and processes optimized youll leverage automation data digital tools and AI to scale solutions improve visibility eliminate manual effort and deliver measurable business value.
Success in this role requires someone who can bridge the gap between operations and technologycombining strong logistics and supply chain expertise with the ability to turn improvement opportunities into practical scalable digital solutions.
What Youll Be Doing
Drive the deployment and maturity of Maersks Lean Operating System across Australia and New Zealand
Facilitate process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma Kaizen and structured problem-solving methodologies
Build continuous improvement capability through coaching training and knowledge sharing
Support the adoption of new ways of working to ensure sustainable business outcomes and long-term value realization
Lead automation AI and digital transformation initiatives across logistics and supply chain operations
Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities solve complex operational challenges and deliver measurable outcomes
Who Were Looking For
Were seeking someone who combines:
Strong logistics supply chain transportation freight forwarding or 3PL industry experience
Hands-on experience delivering automation digital transformation or data-driven improvement initiatives
Strong knowledge of Lean Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence methodologies
The ability to translate operational challenges into practical technology-enabled solutions
Strong stakeholder management influencing and change leadership skills
A passion for driving transformation and creating tangible business impact
Its an opportunity to help shape the future of integrated logistics by combining people process data and technology to solve business challenges at scale.
If youre excited by the opportunity to create meaningful impact through Operational Excellence wed love to hear from you.
Sydney Australia or Auckland New Zealand
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About Company
Maersk Line is a Danish international container shipping company and the largest operating subsidiary of the Maersk Group, a Danish business conglomerate. It is the world's largest container shipping company by both fleet size and cargo capacity, serving 374 offices in 116 countries