Continuous Improvement Manager

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..

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Job Description

As a Business Process Excellence Partner, you will be the driving force behind process design, governance, and performance improvement. You will partner closely with Global Process Owners, site teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to embed a culture of operational excellence across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement and continuously improve business processes within the KVI Group, ensuring compliance with the KVI Process Management System (PMS) and ISO 9001/14001/45001 standards.

Act as a trusted Business Partner to Global Process Owners (GPOs) and their support teams, providing expert guidance on process governance, change management, and stakeholder engagement.

Plan and deliver internal training on the Process Management System, monitor process maturity using the KVI PMS maturity model, and report on key performance indicators.

Lead and participate in internal audits across the KVI Group, identify non-conformities, and drive root cause elimination through structured problem-solving methodologies.

Support Master Data Management (MDM) and data governance initiatives, translating business process requirements into data definitions, hierarchies, and critical data elements in partnership with IT.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years' experience in business process excellence or continuous improvement within a complex, matrixed organisation; industrial service background is a strong advantage.

Proven expertise in business process re-engineering and lean methodologies, with hands-on experience in lean/process deployment — this is a must.

Experience with Master Data Management and data governance (customer, supplier, product, finance), including operating models, data ownership, and data quality management.

Strong stakeholder management and change management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels and present complex ideas clearly and effectively.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Industrial/Systems), Business/Operations, or Information Systems/Computer Science; advanced BPM/Quality Management training is a plus.

Fluent in English (written and spoken); German, Italian, French, or Slovak are a distinct advantage.

Additional Information

Employee perks, benefits
Employment contract for an indefinite period
+ 13th Salary
5% Annual bonus
Flexible working time (core time 9-3:00)
Home office possible 2 days a week
Extra days of leave
2 Sick days per year
Recreation allowance
Referral program
Travel allowance
The third pillar of the pension scheme (up to 2,5%)
Company mobile phone or phone allowance
Support for professional and career growth, education and training

Compensation

Basic wage component (gross): 2 600 EUR/month

This amount is our minimal offered salary. Compensation is determined based on your level, skills, experience and qualifications.

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.