Operational Excellence Project Manager

Job-Room; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Global opportunities

Professional development through Inova

Zusammenfassung

Kanadevia Inova, a global leader in waste-to-value solutions, seeks a seasoned Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence professional to lead cross-functional initiatives and transform enterprise performance. You will drive Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen programs, define KPIs, and ensure benefits are realized and sustained across the organisation.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, change leadership, and hands-on problem solving, with fluency in English and advantageous German,

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• Lead cross-functional Operational Excellence 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.

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

German (advantageous)

Lean Six Sigma

PMP

ERP

Process mining

Workflow tools

Advanced Excel

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Business / Operations Management / Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Process mining tools

Workflow tools

Jobbeschreibung

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