Lean Operations Associate (Japanese Speaker) needed at Maersk Line

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Dojo Master with translation Japanese to English and vice versa.
• Drive the adoption of the Lean practices with a focus on KAIZEN and coaching terminal management.
• Under the guidance of Dojo Masters, provide specialized knowledge, guidance, and best practices for process development and optimization to global functions and terminals.
• Improve awareness of process compliance.
• Support problem-solving training sessions.
• Assist terminals in adopting the Flow program through audits and coaching as guided by the Dojo Master.
• Support the overall needs of the Dojo Master in delivering the program to terminals (schedules, visits, workshops, facilitation, etc.).
• Most importantly – live and learn the lean journey and be passionate about it

Critical Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Background in economics, business administration, supply chain, or operations, with a degree or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English and Japanese with the ability to interpret verbally and in writing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Learning agility – willingness and ability to learn from experience and apply that learning into practice.
• Passion for being part of change and enabling it.