Lean Leader, Operations Enabler

Maersk•Elizabeth, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lean Leader / Operations Enabler is responsible for enabling stable, predictable, and efficient operations across Vessel, Yard, Gate, and Rail by embedding Lean principles, Daily Management, and Lean Leader Standard Work at all operational levels. This role builds Lean leadership capability within Operations—supervisors, dispatchers, planners, and job experts—so that flow, productivity, and safety are owned and sustained by the line organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Maintenance, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent practical experience in operational or maintenance leadership may be considered.
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in: Operations, logistics, terminals, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or high-variability environments, in Asset Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, or high-variability industrial environment
Proven experience in: Enabling Daily Management systems, coaching frontline and middle management, working in 24/7 operational environments
Experience enabling Daily Management and maintenance execution routines.
Experience coaching frontline and middle management.
Familiarity with ports, terminals, logistics, manufacturing, transportation, industrial maintenance, or similarly complex, asset-intensive environments strongly preferred.
Exposure to unionized work environments is an advantage.
Strong coaching and facilitation skills.
Ability to influence without authority.
Structured, data-driven problem-solving mindset.
Comfortable operating at GEMBA.
English language native or fluent