Product Specialist - Straddle Carrier Automation

APM Terminals

Algeciras, Spain
Not specified; likely hybrid or onsite based on locations.
Straddle carrier automation solutions
Lean principles
Operational excellence
APM Terminals is seeking a Product Specialist for Straddle Carrier Automation, focusing on operational excellence through Lean principles. The role entails overseeing product design and deployment for automation solutions in terminal operations, requiring significant experience in technology and operational environments

Job Summary

  • As Product Specialist – Straddle Carrier Automation, you will join the global Equipment Automation team within Operations Technology, acting as an end‑to‑end product owner.
  • You will ensure that automation products are designed, deployed and evolved in line with Lean principles, driving continuous improvement, standardization and measurable operational value across terminals.
  • At APM Terminals, you will be part of a global organization with a strong Lean culture, where continuous improvement, safety and operational excellence are embedded in everything we do.

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APM Terminals is seeking a Product Specialist for Straddle Carrier Automation, focusing on operational excellence through Lean principles. The role entails overseeing product design and deployment for automation solutions in terminal operations, requiring significant experience in technology and operational environments.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Straddle Carrier Automation solutions
  • Lean principles
  • operational excellence
  • automation and digitization
  • product roadmaps

Nice-to-have

  • continuous improvement cycles
  • multicultural, matrix organizations
  • Lean ways of working

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in product, program or project management
  • Proven exposure to automation in real‑time operating or industrial environments
  • Experience working within or alongside Lean, Operational Excellence or Continuous Improvement frameworks
  • Strong understanding of port equipment, automated systems and industrial architectures
  • Experience building business cases and managing financial and contractual aspects
  • Excellent communication skills in English

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