Lean Leader

About the role

APM Terminals, part of A.P. Moller - Maersk, is recruiting a Lean Leader for its terminal in Onne, Nigeria. The role reports to the Managing Director and sits within the Terminal Leadership Team, leading two direct reports and working closely with terminal leaders, functional teams and the regional and global Lean community.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the terminal's continuous improvement journey by embedding Lean principles, behaviours and management systems across functions.
• Coordinate the local implementation of Process Standardisation, the Operating System, the Lean Academy, Kaizens and other improvement activities.
• Build Lean problem-solving capability by coaching leaders, mentoring teams and supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Own local implementation activities, coordinate resources and embed improvements arising from global Kaizens.
• Gather and validate Lean programme KPI data and report progress, risks and implementation challenges.
• Review delivery plans, identify emerging risks and adjust actions so agreed objectives are met.
• Build and develop a capable team in an environment of learning, open communication, accountability and sustainable performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably supported by a Lean and/or Project Management certification.
• Continuous improvement mindset, customer-first approach and integrity in delivering results.
• Strong stakeholder management, change management, negotiation, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate a global matrix organisation and balance local and global requirements.

Required skills

• Analytical and structured problem-solving with measurable business impact.
• Clear communication across organisational levels, with strong presentation, influencing, coaching and workshop facilitation skills.

What we offer

• A dynamic learning and training culture built on Lean principles.
• Exposure to terminal, regional and global management and visibility into corporate decision-making.
• Collaboration with regional and global Lean communities to share best practices.