Operational Excellence Manager

Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Tanzania · Dar es Salaam · posted 1 h ago

About the role

AGL Tanzania wants an Operational Excellence Manager in Dar es Salaam who reports to the Managing Director and sits on the executive committee. The manager identifies operational problems, prioritises improvement projects and leads critical ones directly. The role builds Lean skills such as visual management and problem solving among operations managers, and rolls out training to staff across the business. Sharing good practice with other AGL subsidiaries is also part of the job.

Key requirements

• Relevant degree, with a postgraduate qualification as a plus; 5 to 10 years of experience in a similar operational excellence role; proven use of Lean methods and tools; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is desirable; experience deploying operational excellence across a site or company; strong leadership and ability to mobilise people at all levels; knowledge of logistics and shipping operations is an advantage