Lean Coordinator – ABS Global Functions

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we connect economies and communities worldwide. Our success is driven by a strong commitment to LEAN methodologies, embedding continuous improvement into every aspect of our operations. Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

• Are you passionate about Lean principles, and eager to contribute to a global transformation journey?

• Are you detail-oriented and passionate about bringing structure and consistency to how we work?

• Would you like to support a young and energetic team to bring Lean to the next level?

• If you answered "yes" to these questions, this could be your next opportunity at APM Terminals!

We are looking for an experienced Lean Coordinator, who will play a hands-on role in supporting the execution of Lean processes, training, and communication initiatives at our headquarters and office environment. In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining our Obeya room, facilitating Lean trainings, supporting communication efforts, and coordinating key Lean activities such as Kaikaku events, Lean awards process, and Policy Deployment processes. You’ll work closely with the ABS HQ team to ensure smooth execution of Lean practices and help embed continuous improvement into our daily operations.

The APMT Business System is integral to our daily operations, reflecting our continuous commitment to investing in our employees' development, leveraging all minds within the organization, and embedding Lean Thinking into our corporate DNA and culture. Through continuous improvements in day-to-day operations and strategic implementation, we achieve enhanced performance, benefiting our customers, our employees and our company.

You will join a diverse team where mutual support and contribution are paramount. We value diversity, share a passion for transforming our company and industry, and are guided by Lean principles. We’re hard-working, innovative, and fun. You will need drive and initiative, and we hope you bring curiosity, honesty, and a collaborative mindset. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams from headquarters and global business centres along all end-to-end value streams.

You will join a diverse team where mutual support and contribution are paramount. We value diversity, share a passion for transforming our company and industry, and are guided by Lean principles. We’re hard-working, innovative, and fun. You will need drive and initiative, and we hope you bring curiosity, honesty, and a collaborative mindset. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams from headquarters, global business centres, and terminals along all end-to-end value streams.

Location: The Hague, Netherlands (Travel might be required up to 10 %)

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain the HQ Obeya room, including 5S standards, SOPs, and support for Daily Management processes.

• Deliver Lean training sessions at HQ and support onboarding of new employees into Lean practices.

• Support execution of the ABS HQ communication plan and Lean community engagement activities.

• Assist in planning and preparation for global Lean initiatives such as Kaikaku events and the Lean Award process.

• Provide administrative support for the global Policy Deployment process, including KPI consolidation and webcast material development.

• Support Daily Management execution by assisting board owners with updates, facilitation backup, and problem-solving sessions.

• Support the development and continuous improvement of training material for trainings based on the Lean Program, participant feedback and ongoing Lean maturity especially for back-office functions.

• Solid hands-on experience in Lean, Operational Excellence, process mapping, or business process support roles.

• Practical working knowledge with Lean tools and concepts such as 5S, Daily Management, Problem Solving, Standard Work, and Hoshin Kanri.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Comfortable facilitating small group sessions and delivering training.

• Good communication skills and ability to work across teams.

• Self-motivated, proactive, hands-on mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.

• Experience in administrative coordination or project support is a plus.

• Lean training or certification is desirable but not required.

• Experience with working across different cultures and with different functions.

• The reporting line will be to the Head of APMT Business System

• Scope of the role is within APMT Headquarter and Global Functions