Dangerous Cargo Excellence Manager
About us:
Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence. At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.
Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.
About the Role:
As a Cargo Excellence Manager, you will ensure the safe and compliant handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous materials within an organization. Streamlining processes related to the handling of dangerous goods, improving efficiency while maintaining safety and compliance. Supporting the implementation of best practices and innovations in dangerous goods management to enhance safety and operational effectiveness over time. Promoting a safety-first culture within the organization, fostering awareness trainings, and responsibility among all employees regarding hazardous materials.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership
Aligning together with the Head of Dangerous Goods key projects prioritization based on impact
Leading and motivating the project team to learn and success together while maximizing value for the organization
Support the team driving innovative ways of working and driving standardization
Coordinating team engagement sessions and action plan
Strategy
Coordinating the design of the team’s yearly objectives and KPIs
Monitoring of performance management and DG profit and loss outlook
Ambassador of dangerous goods being an enabler of end-to-end integrated logistics and complex solutions across products
Project Planning
Defining scope, deliverables, resources, assigning tasks and ensuring everyone understands their role, setting timelines, and designing detailed project plans that meet quality standards
Ensuring that projects within the program support the organization's strategic objectives and priorities
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Focal serving as the primary point of contact between stakeholders, project team members, sponsors, and customers
Ownership of the Dangerous Goods SharePoint site
What we are looking for:
Experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, or a related field
Ability to develop strong relationships, and the ability to influence and impact without authority. Building partnerships and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to meet shared objectives and create company value will be crucial to success in this role
Experience with dangerous material management ideal
Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead and manage complex, cross-functional project
Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think critically, assess complex situations, and develop strategic solutions that improve operational efficiency and overcome logistical challenges
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify potential risks, enforce safety measures, and always ensure compliance.
Comfortable with Ambiguity and Change: Ability to navigate uncertain situations, make decisions with incomplete information, and adapt to evolving priorities and business needs in a fast-paced environment.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes 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 will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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