OE & CI LEAD

Join Asahi Europe & International as an Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement Lead (#digital)
Department: #digital | Reports to: Portfolio, Governance & CI Lead

FIXED TERM CONTRACT - 2 YEARS

About Asahi Europe & International
Asahi Europe & International (AEI) is part of Asahi Group Holdings, a global leader in beer, spirits, soft drinks, and food. With renowned brands such as Asahi Super Dry, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner Urquell, Grolsch, and Kozel, we’re proud to deliver exceptional quality and craft to over 90 global markets. Operating 19 production facilities across 8 countries in Europe and backed by more than 10,000 passionate colleagues, we are committed to inspiring people to drink better.

#digital at AEI
#digital is our strategic technology partner, enabling innovation and transformation across AEI. We are a regionally integrated function focused on delivering business value through agile collaboration, cutting-edge technologies, and a unified data model. Our vision is to reduce the constraints of legacy systems and empower digital capabilities that drive growth and scale our premium brands.

Your Role: Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement Lead

We are seeking an experienced and driven professional to lead Operational Excellence (OPEX) and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives within #digital. This role plays a critical part in enhancing operational efficiency, service delivery, and business value through process optimization and strategic improvement programs.

You will shape and lead our OPEX strategy across digital operations, collaborate with internal stakeholders and external service partners, and foster a strong culture of continuous improvement. If you thrive in dynamic environments, lead with purpose, and are passionate about delivering impact through change, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Operational Excellence strategy aligned with #Digital’s business goals.
• Lead and govern OPEX initiatives and frameworks across operations and delivery teams, including Agile WoW and 4D SCRUM adoption.
• Analyze and optimize current operational processes using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and other CI frameworks.
• Build and manage a community of practice (CoP) focused on CI, fostering cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Train and mentor teams across AEI to embed a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Monitor performance and track KPIs to assess progress, identify areas for improvement, and ensure delivery of measurable business value.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and implement quality assurance best practices.
• Provide leadership to internal and external teams, nurturing talent and driving accountability across OPEX programs.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Business, or related field.
• 10–15+ years of experience in IT, project management, and continuous improvement within complex, global environments.
• Proven success in driving transformation and process excellence in outsourced and matrixed organizations.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and collaboration tools.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies

• Operational Excellence (Advanced)
• Project Management (Advanced)
• Stakeholder & Digital Business Partnering (Intermediate–Advanced)
• Vendor Management & Process Engineering (Intermediate)
• Analytical & Strategic Thinking (Advanced)

Why Join Us?
At AEI, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization with a strong heritage and future-forward vision. We value innovation, collaboration, and personal growth, offering a diverse, inclusive, and international environment where you can shape your own success story.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

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.

Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply today and help shape the future of digital transformation at Asahi Europe & International.