Operational Excellence Project Manager
Sign up free to see how well your resume matches this role.
What you'll do
- Lead cross-functional Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement projects from opportunity identification through implementation, benefit realisation and sustainment.
- Identify and prioritise improvement opportunities using performance analysis, value stream mapping, root cause analysis and structured problem-solving.
- Act as a change agent driving enterprise-wide performance improvement and organisational transformation through Operational Excellence initiatives, supporting the company's transformation agenda.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies to improve productivity, quality, cost efficiency, service delivery and organisational agility.
- Define KPIs, monitor project performance and ensure measurable benefits are tracked, validated with Finance and embedded by process owners.
- Drive stakeholder alignment, change management, communication, training and coaching to support the adoption of new and standardised ways of working.
- Collaborate with business leaders, functional teams and the OPEX Community to share best practices, build Continuous Improvement capabilities and provide clear updates to senior leadership.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- At least five years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence or a comparable transformation role, including cross-functional project leadership.
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, structured problem-solving, performance management and KPI design.
- Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex operational challenges into clear actions, business cases and implementation plans.
- Analytical, hands-on and results-oriented approach, combined with strong facilitation, communication and change management capabilities.
- Fluent English is required
Nice to have
- German language skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- PMP certification
- ERP experience
- Process-mining or workflow-tool experience
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Company Description
Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.
Transforming Waste into Value
At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.
Job Description
- Lead cross-functional Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement projects from opportunity identification through implementation, benefit realisation and sustainment.
- Identify and prioritise improvement opportunities using performance analysis, value stream mapping, root cause analysis and structured problem-solving.
- Act as a change agent driving enterprise-wide performance improvement and organisational transformation through Operational Excellence initiatives, supporting the company's transformation agenda.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies to improve productivity, quality, cost efficiency, service delivery and organisational agility.
- Define KPIs, monitor project performance and ensure measurable benefits are tracked, validated with Finance and embedded by process owners.
- Drive stakeholder alignment, change management, communication, training and coaching to support the adoption of new and standardised ways of working.
- Collaborate with business leaders, functional teams and the OPEX Community to share best practices, build Continuous Improvement capabilities and provide clear updates to senior leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- At least five years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence or a comparable transformation role, including cross-functional project leadership.
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, structured problem-solving, performance management and KPI design.
- Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex operational challenges into clear actions, business cases and implementation plans.
- Analytical, hands-on and results-oriented approach, combined with strong facilitation, communication and change management capabilities.
- Fluent English is required; German, advanced Excel skills and Lean Six Sigma, PMP, ERP, process-mining or workflow-tool experience are advantageous.
Additional Information
We offer
• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions
• Attractive working place (central, good transport links)
• Modern infrastructure
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.
Company
Company facts come from this company's own listings. We only show what the postings themselves carry.