Job 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..

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

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.