Lean Leader - Global Functions, COO

APM Terminals is seeking a Lean Leader to coach, embed, and advance Lean principles across all functions at APMT Headquarters. This role focuses on applying Lean tools in back‑office environments, developing culture, and resolving problems.

• Deploy and continuously improve the Lean Program by leading change, coaching, and mentoring functional managers and employees.
• Drive a kaizen culture and mindset through robust kaizen events targeting tangible, sustainable improvements of transactional processes and back‑office procedures.
• Build a stable Daily Management structure across all headquarters functions, drive cross‑functional performance management, and support teams in establishing a robust closed‑loop process.
• Promote Lean behaviors and an A3 Problem‑Solving mindset, especially among people leaders, and develop business problem solvers across all functions and teams.
• Coach and train headquarters staff on Lean awareness programs and specific Lean tools.

• Lean practical knowledge of common tools and processes such as A3 Problem Solving, Kaizen, Daily Management & Visual Management, VSM, TPI, Standard Work, 5S, VOC, Value Selling, Hoshin Kanri.
• Solid operations background, preferably with hands‑on experience in terminal, logistics, manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience facilitating leaders and senior management teams, developing their participation and ownership of transformation projects and workshops.
• Experience working across different cultures and functions.
• Strong facilitation skills, ability to lead without authority, effective change‑management capability.
• Respected across the organization, a respected learner, self‑motivated, exceeding expectations.
• Lean and project‑management certifications are a plus.

• Dynamic position with good employment terms and attractive benefits.
• Exposure to a multinational environment and culture.
• Part of the Lean business system, a comprehensive program guiding and supporting Lean evolution.
• Extensive options for learning and personal development.

The Hague, Netherlands

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