Lean Transformation Manager

Job Title: Lean Transformation Manager

Department: Business Governance (under the leadership of Sukhjinder Saini)

Job Location: APMT - Pipavav

About APM Terminal - Pipavav
 

APM Terminals Pipavav is located in Gujarat, just 152 nautical miles (10 hours steaming time) from Nhava Sheva in Mumbai. It has access immediate access to key markets in northwest India and the largest sea food export belt in India via road and rail, including direct electrified access to the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor. Port Pipavav is a successful public-private enterprise, managed and operated by APM Terminals (Shareholding 43.01%).

Positioned opposite two islands, which act as a natural breakwater, the port is safe in all weather conditions, even during the monsoon season, with wave heights less than 0.5m most of the time. During peak tidal conditions, water currents are between 2.5 to 3 knots. The channel length at the port is 4,550m. Due to favorable oceanographic conditions, the port offers day and night navigation to all vessels except LPG vessels (daytime only).

APM Terminals Pipavav has Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Status from the World Customs Organization. As such, it can offer higher levels of efficiency and faster export-import services. AEO Certification means that the Terminals' customers will experience fewer physical inspections of imported/exported goods, faster release of shipments, preferential treatment by Customs Authorities and deferred payment of duties.

Position Overview:
The Lean Transformation Manager will play a pivotal role in driving a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This position is responsible for applying Lean methodologies to optimize processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and maximize value delivery. The role will lead efforts to inspire and empower teams, fostering a mindset of operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. Through collaborative problem-solving and data-driven decision-making, the Lean Transformation Manager will ensure that business processes are streamlined and aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the adoption of Lean principles and practices to drive operational improvements.
• Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies, focusing on waste reduction and value enhancement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement Lean strategies.
• Mentor and coach teams on continuous improvement, empowering them to drive change.
• Utilize data-driven insights to support decision-making and measure success.
• Drive innovation by promoting a mindset of ongoing development and process optimization.
• Ensure sustainable growth through the continuous refinement of operational processes.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data analysis and innovation.
• Experience in driving operational excellence and achieving measurable outcomes.

This role is key to fostering a culture of improvement and driving the organization's long-term success. The purpose of this role is to champion a culture of continuous improvement by applying Lean principles to streamline processes, eliminate waste and enhance value delivery. The role will inspire and empower teams to achieve operational excellence, foster innovation, and drive sustainable growth through collaborative problem-solving and data driven decision making.

If you’re passionate about making processes better and delivering results, we invite you to apply!

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