Site Leader Maersk Contract Logistics

Opportunity

We are looking for a hands-on and results-driven Warehouse Site Leader to oversee daily operations at our Cofradía site. This role is critical to ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong floor leadership with data-driven decision-making and proven experience in warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end warehouse operations (inbound, storage, inventory, outbound)

• Drive operational performance through KPIs (safety, quality, productivity, costs)

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and act as main point of escalation

• Lead and develop a team of 3 direct reports and +70 indirect employees

• Conduct daily Gemba walks to ensure execution, safety, and process adherence

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S)

• Monitor inventory accuracy and optimize warehouse processes using WMS

• Manage cost control aligned with operational budgets

• Drive a high-performance culture with strong discipline and accountability

We are looking for

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or related)

• +7 years in warehouse / contract logistics operations

• Proven leadership in large-scale operations (50+ employees)

• Strong customer-facing experience

• Background in inventory management and warehouse execution

• Experience in logistics operators

• Advanced Excel

• Power BI

• SAP

• WMS (mandatory)
   

Other:

• Intermediate English (desirable)

• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Kaizen)
   

Leadership profile:

• Strong presence on the floor (not desk-based)

• Data-driven decision making

• High sense of urgency and accountability

• Firm leadership style with focus on results and structure

• Ability to challenge, influence, and manage stakeholders #LI-MP1

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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