SENIOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch, Kozel, Birell, Frisco or Kingswood

Those are some of our iconic brands. Our newly created inhouse business unit in Prague will serve our international markets and anyone joining will have a massive impact in streamlining finance operations. Let´s read further about the role and decide whether you want to brew your career with us.

Purpose of the role:

The Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for identifying operational excellence opportunities and executing process improvements within the ABS function for specific markets.

This role gathers data, conducts detailed process analysis, and participates in identifying opportunities for efficiency enhancement, cost reduction, and service delivery improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the implementation of a comprehensive continuous improvement strategy for ABS, aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Contribute to the framework and roadmap of identifying improvement opportunities and measuring outcomes.
• Conduct detailed process analysis and identify areas for improvement within shared services operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and optimize workflows to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Execute implementation of industry best practices and benchmark against leading organizations to drive process excellence.
• Participate in change management initiatives related to process improvements, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption by stakeholders.
• Deliver training programs to promote a culture of continuous improvement within the shared services function.
• Gather and analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of improvement initiatives and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Participate in improvement projects within shared services, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Collaborate with shared services leaders and department heads to understand their needs, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and effectively communicate the benefits of continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in process improvement, and lean management, preferably within a shared services environment.
• Proficient level of communication in English
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software, Office Suite.
• Proven expertise in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Agile.
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvement initiatives and delivering measurable results.
• Excellent change management skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.

Benefits:

Enjoy a little extra with our benefits (the list of benefits applies to the Czech Republic)

• Annual bonus and salary review
• Flexible working
• 28 days off
• Contribution to pension scheme
• Lunch contribution
• Budget to enjoy our products
• Flexible benefits package
• Online medical service
• Paid volunteering time
• Join our team and uncover even more exciting perks that make Asahi Europe &International an exceptional place to work

Join our team and uncover even more exciting perks that make Asahi Europe &International an exceptional place to work

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect differences, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International, we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.

Company overview

Asahi Europe & International is part of Asahi Group Holdings, a global beer, spirits, soft drinks, and food group with leading positions in European and Asia-Pacific markets, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. As of November 2020, Asahi Europe & International Group runs 19 production facilities in 8 countries across Europe and is the custodian of some of the best beer brands in the world, including Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch and Kozel. Within the Asahi Group, the remit of Asahi Europe and International is also to develop and manage all export markets globally, outside of Japan and Oceania. Covering 90 markets and with over 10,000 passionate colleagues on board, the business is well positioned to inspire people around the world to drink better.

Asahi Europe and International (asahiinternational.com)

Functional overview

ABS encompass a broad range of financial activities designed to support businesses in their day-to-day financial operations, long-term planning, and compliance with regulations. These services are crucial for maintaining financial health, making informed decisions, and achieving the overall financial objectives of the organization. The key outputs of ABS are to provide accounting services including the summarizing and reporting of financial transactions of a business, preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. ABS is also responsible to adhere to multi-jurisdiction financial regulations and reporting requirements, including ensuring compliance with these regulations and ensure accurate and timely reporting to relevant authorities. In addition to this, ABS is to use effectively use financial software and systems to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance data security.