Operational Excellence Manager

A.P. Moller - Maersk•Charlotte, NC

1d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Maersk is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to lead the deployment of Operational Excellence capabilities across the US Area. The role partners with Area leaders and colleagues to deploy and encourage adoption of The Maersk Way Operating System, build a culture of continuous improvement, and develop teams’ ability to identify opportunities, remove inefficiencies, and implement sustainable solutions that improve customer experience, productivity, and business performance. The successful candidate will coach leaders and colleagues, build capability through training and follow-up coaching, and lead or support Lean problem-solving and improvement initiatives. The role also assesses adoption of the operating system, drives measurable improvements in safety, quality, and cost, and reports rollout progress, results, and return on investment to stakeholders. This is a full-time position in an international, fast-paced business setting. The stated anticipated starting salary range is $100,000 to $125,000. Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) match. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a Lean or continuous improvement role.
A proven record of achieving results through others by teaching and mentoring leaders and frontline teams in Lean tools.
Ability to lead Kaizen or improvement events and judgment to step back so teams own the results.
Experience leading Lean transformation and change management, solving complex problems step by step, and linking improvements to measurable return on investment.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to influence without direct authority.
Comfort with digital tools, including MS Office, Visio, and AI tools, and good judgment about when direct observation and people's input are more useful than automation.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of Maersk products or operations.

Responsibilities

Support rollout and adoption of The Maersk Way Operating System across the US Area.
Coach leaders and colleagues to achieve business goals using operational excellence methods.
Build capability through training sessions, tool deployment, and follow-up coaching to sustain improvements.
Lead or support A3 problem solving, Kaizen events, and other Lean initiatives as needed.
Assess how well teams have adopted the operating system and identify where further development is needed.
Partner with stakeholders to drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, and cost through The Maersk Way.
Report rollout progress, improvement results, and return on investment to stakeholders.