Senior Terminal Operations Designer

APM Terminals Senior Terminal Operations Designer at APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, will be responsible for building and facilitating designs, operational models and terminal simulations to demonstrate best utilization of assets and comply with APMT Way of Working.

Location: The Hague, Netherlands (short‑term travel as needed).

• Global accountability on review of all operational investment proposals related to productivity increase, layout improvements, asset replacement and asset acquisition (>$200m annually).
• Challenging the entity to raise the bar and to use and improve APMT way of working.
• Accountable for operational improvement analysis from sense check (ad hoc requests), through systemised workflow (Investment Proposals; Business cases and A3‑Problem Solving).
• On a yearly basis, the Designer reviews over $200m of planned investment plans, taking ownership to challenge and improve the Investment Proposals if deemed necessary.
• Leading by Example: Standards in Way of Working recorded in the Design Handbook and functional requirements for equipment, installations and systems.
• Continuous Improvement by leading the terminals to surface symptoms and root causes.
• Supporting business to close gaps by demonstrating potentials of alternative designs and ways of operation.
• Lead operational modelling, terminal simulation, analysis and design of terminal operational processes.
• Prioritise and problem‑solve on layouts, terminal capacity, equipment quantity, buildings, operations principles, gate and rail operations.
• Support Project Execution to deliver projects throughout the portfolio by providing leadership towards improved design solutions which have operational impact throughout the project to completion.
• Coordinate deliverables between terminals on one side and consultants and CAD‑designers on the other.
• Initiate site visits to evaluate and improve designs, listen, show respect, provide leadership and guidance while observing Kaizen points.
• Lead the operational assumptions on Greenfields, defining the level of automation applicable according to automation maturity and value added.
• Lead and deploy terminal simulation throughout the portfolio, supporting terminals TTI’s and collaborating closely with Regional Operations Managers.
• Coordinate integration of Asset Digitisation and TOS databases into simulation software and other global operation tools – maximise automation and integration capabilities.

• Solid experience working in ports and terminals (Containers & General Cargo).
• Team management experience delivering within a defined methodology.
• Extensive experience in simulation and a strong background in mechanical, industrial or electrical engineering, particularly as related to terminal equipment and operational systems.
• Ability to influence and engage all levels of management – maturity in engaging with executives is key.
• Terminal design and solution‑driven mindset.
• Comfortable with setting direction in complexity and ambiguity, finding solutions to tough problems, highly curious and actively managing resistance to change.
• Strong ability to consume complex technical knowledge across processes and functions, simplify and communicate information effectively.
• Integrating personality – ability to spot and address misalignment between work streams.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Hands‑on ability to lead execution and facilitate workshops.
• Strong understanding of project management.
• Willingness to travel regularly (approximately 1 week/month).
• Ability to apply analytical thinking and creative problem‑solving from simple to complex tasks.
• Continuous improvement mindset – naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We will provide reasonable accommodations during the application and hiring process as required.