## 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.