Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist

• 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.

• 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.

• We will acknowledge your passionate and dedicated work by annual bonus and regular salary review.
• You can look forward to 28 days off every year
• As we are firm believers in a flexible way of working, don‘t expect a time clock in our office.
• Every year you will get a flexible benefits budget to spend based on your preferences.
• We‘d support you in planning your future so we will contribute to your pension plan, too.
• Beside the opportunity to work for some of the TOP brands within FMCG, you will also receive an annual budget to savor the delicious taste of our company products.

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, 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.