Senior Terminal Operations Designer

APM Terminals<p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Senior Terminal Operations Designer</b><br/> </p><p>At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we connect economies and communities worldwide. Our success is driven by a strong commitment to LEAN methodologies, embedding continuous improvement into every aspect of our operations. Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation.</p><p></p><p><b>Terminal  Operations  Design</b>  department  is  developer  and  auditor  of  APMT’s  operational  guidelines,  best  practices, terminal design development and improvements and operational functional requirements. Having a main role at the development of Greenfields and improvements in existing terminal concessions, the leadership and strategic guidance provided the Designer influences the business at its core.</p><p></p><p><b>Senior Terminal Operations Designer</b> will be responsible for building and facilitating designs, operational models and terminal simulations with the purpose of demonstrating the best utilization of assets, complying with the APMT Way  of  Working  and  <span>standardization </span> of  processes.  The  solutions  provided  by  the  Designer  support  the company’s strategy.<br/> </p><p>🤝 <b>What We Offer:</b></p><p></p><p>At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to continuous improvement is driven by LEAN principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Join us to be part of an innovative environment where your growth is our priority, and experience the numerous advantages of being a valued member of our team.</p><p><br/>A dynamic position with good employment terms and attractive benefits.</p><p>Exposure to multinational environment/culture.</p><p><b>Location: </b> <b>Flexible between Barcelona, Spain &amp; The Hague, Netherlands</b> ( Short-term travel as needed to support project and APMT Project Execution requirements).</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><p>Global accountability on review of all operational investment proposals related to productivity increase, layout improvements, asset replacement and asset acquisition (&gt; USD 200m annually). Challenging the entity to raise the bar and to use and improve APMT way of working.</p><p>Accountable for operational improvement analysis from sense check (ad hoc requests), through systemized workflow (Investment Proposals; Business cases and A3-Problem Solving). On yearly basis, the Designer reviews over USD 200m of planned investment plans, taking ownership to challenge and improve the Investment Proposals if deemed necessary.</p><p>Leading by Example: Standards in Way of Working are recorded in the Design Handbook and functional requirements for equipment, installations, and systems.</p><p>Continuous Improvement by leading the terminals to show the symptoms and (root) causes. Supporting business to close gaps, by showing the potentials of alternative designs and way of operation.</p><p>Lead operational modeling, terminal simulation, analyzing and designing of terminal operational processes. Prioritize on the improvements and problem-solving on layouts, terminal capacity, equipment quantity, buildings, operations principles, gate and rail operations.</p><p>Support Project Execution to deliver projects throughout the portfolio by providing leadership towards improved design solutions which have operational impact, throughout the project until completion.</p><p>Coordinate deliverables between terminals on one side, versus consultants and CAD-designers on other side.</p><p>Initiate site visits to evaluate/improve designs, listen, show respect, provide leadership and guidance while observing Kaizen points.</p><p>Lead the operational assumptions on Greenfields, defining the level of automation applicable according to automation maturity and value added.</p><p>Lead and deploy terminal simulation throughout the portfolio, in support of terminals TTI’s and in close collaboration with the Regional Operations Managers.</p><p>Coordinate integration of Asset Digitization and TOS databases into simulation software and other global operation tools – Maximize <span>automation/integration</span> capabilities.</p><p></p><p><b>We Are Looking For:</b></p><ul><li><p>Solid experience working in ports and terminals (Containers &amp; General Cargo).</p></li><li><p>Team management experience of delivering within a defined methodology.</p></li><li><p>Lead change through all levels of the organization – from senior management in Corporate to management in projects.</p></li><li><p>Extensive experience in simulation and a strong background in mechanical, Industrial or electrical engineering, particularly as it relates to terminal equipment and operational systems.</p></li>