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Hapag-Lloyd AG

Manager – Process Excellence

Hapag-Lloyd AG

Manager overseeing process excellence and improvement initiatives at Hapag-Lloyd, optimizing productivity and driving measurable outcomes.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeHamburg • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Execute the Process Excellence roadmap, aligning initiatives with Hapag-Lloyd's priorities and objectives
  • Optimize cycle time, cost, quality, compliance, and customer experience through structured problem-solving and disciplined implementation
  • Identify root causes, redesign processes, and ensure standard adoption across regions and functions
  • Establish KPIs, dashboards, and governance structures to steer performance and turn data insights into actions
  • Apply Lean Six Sigma and Process Mining to detect bottlenecks and quantify operational impact
  • Implement uniform standards to reduce variation and increase reliability across the global process landscape
  • Drive automation and centralization initiatives, overseeing projects from business case to implementation
  • Maintain long-term project success through controls, documentation, training, and performance reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience in Business Process Management / Continuous Improvement with a track record of successful project execution and measurable benefits
  • Ability to translate strategic roadmaps into prioritized, well-executed operational initiatives
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and KPI-based performance management
  • Understanding of Process Mining to identify opportunities and track operational impact
  • Experience facilitating cross-functional transformation and driving decisions with diverse stakeholders
  • Solid automation mindset and experience leveraging technical tools for process optimization
  • Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills in a global, diverse environment; experience in shipping, logistics, or a related field is a plus
  • Independent, results-driven work style with high ownership, agility, and resilience

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Attractive compensation (13 monthly salaries + vacation pay) as well as strong social benefits in a financially stable company
  • At least 28 days of vacation, flexible working hours, capital forming benefits, and a future oriented pension plan (MYPENSION)
  • A modern hybrid work model (3 days office / 2 days remote) and a workplace in a prime downtown location at Ballindamm
  • Mobility benefits such as subsidies for public transportation, as well as bicycle leasing via JobRad
  • Comprehensive health and sports offerings (e.g., yoga, sailing, company doctor) plus EGYM Wellpass
  • A company restaurant with freshly prepared meals every day and a coffee bar with a wide selection

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Hard Skills & Tools
Business Process ManagementContinuous ImprovementLean Six SigmaProcess MiningKPI-based performance managementAutomationStructured problem-solvingData analysisProject executionProcess optimization
Soft Skills
Analytical skillsCollaborationStakeholder managementIndependent work styleResults-drivenAgilityResilienceCross-functional transformationCommunicationLeadership
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma certification