Manager - Transformation

At APM Terminals, we’re on a mission to make terminal operations safer, smarter, and more sustainable and we’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager who’s ready to make waves.

In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind our journey toward operational excellence helping us work better, faster, and leaner every single day. You’ll partner with leaders across operations and support functions to challenge the status quo, eliminate waste, and deliver tangible results that move cargo, customers, and our people forward.

This isn’t just about process maps and KPIs — it’s about building a culture of curiosity, accountability, and teamwork. You’ll lead Kaizen events, coach problem-solving at all levels, and turn complex challenges into simple, scalable solutions. Whether you’re analyzing performance data, streamlining a maintenance workflow, or empowering a frontline team to find a better way, your work will directly shape the terminal’s success and its people’s pride.

If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves turning “what if” into “what’s next,” and believes that improvement is a team sport, this is your port of call.

Key responsibilities:

• Safety-conscious with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks
• Support leadership development by coaching department heads and frontline leaders in Lean principles and change management techniques
• Facilitate leadership-focused workshops that build strategic thinking, communication, and decision-making capabilities
• Champion a culture of continuous learning by integrating leadership development into Lean initiatives
• Mentor emerging leaders across departments to foster cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving
• Coordinate and drive the local implementation of the Lean elements, including Process Standardization, Operating System, Lean Academy and Improvement activities (Kaizens) while driving a culture of operational excellence
• Take ownership of local implementation activities using defined tools and methodologies where applicable and ensure ongoing coordination of local resources involved in cooperation with the terminal management
• Facilitate Lean training, Kaizen and problem-solving workshops
• Observe work at the source to validate assumptions and uncover waste
• Coordinate KPI reporting and ensure data accuracy with stakeholders
• Provide timely reporting on program progress, issues and risks
• Continuously review progress and risks according to plans and make necessary changes to action plans to ensure objectives are met

Requirements:

• Bachelor or higher degree preferable
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Strong presentation and workshop facilitation skills
• At least 3-5 years of experience in lean training or a Continuous Improvement deployment role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Power BI
• Experience with terminal operations is an advantage
• General financial and business acumen
• Have the guts and abilities to challenge, mentor and coach senior leaders
• Ability to drive implementation of new processes and support the organizational changes
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Results driven with a strong analytical and problem-solving skill set
• Possesses a growth mindset
• Open minded, positive attitude and high drive to succeed and break through barriers
• Ability to perceive situations from different perspectives
• Clear, persuasive and collaborative communication & influencing skills

Ready to make your mark? Apply now and help us set new standards for customer experience in logistics!

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Job Type: Full Time

Salary: 110,00.00 to 125,000.00

Benefits: Full time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match

The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

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