Lean Leader, Operations Enabler

APM Terminals

New Jersey, United States
Daily management systems
Lean principles
Operational flow
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

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Key accountabilities include operational flow & daily management enablement, Lean leadership capability building, Kaizen & problem solving enablement, ABS & Lean maturity deployment, and cross-functional collaboration.

Matching Summary

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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily Management systems
  • Lean principles
  • Operational Flow
  • Problem Solving
  • GEMBA presence

Nice-to-have

  • Influence without authority
  • Structured problem-solving mindset
  • Unionized work environments

Key Requirements

  • 3-5 years relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Proven experience enabling Daily Management
  • Experience coaching frontline and middle management
  • Authorization to work in the US

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

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