PLANT OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE MANAGER PILSEN

What if you could make a real difference in how a plant works - making processes simpler, more efficient and smarter? 

We are looking for an Operations Performance Manager to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across our Pilsen plant, covering both Manufacturing and Supply Chain. 

This is a plant-based role in Pilsen, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the operation and understanding how things work in practice. You will use your technical knowledge, analytical thinking and Lean expertise to identify savings, eliminate waste and simplify processes. 

You will lead the implementation of the Asahi Way Management System, drive performance improvement and work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Business Systems, Digital and IT teams. 

Your main contact will be me, Recruiter Kety. During the recruitment process, you'll meet with Václav Šimek (Brewery Director) and Václav Švorc (Operation Performance Manager CZ&SK). We are looking forward to getting to know you! 

What will you be working on? 

• Drive Lean Management and continuous improvement across the plant. 

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, eliminate waste and simplify work and processes. 

• Drives understanding of how to use Asahi Way to deliver results at all departments.

• Analyse production performance and data to identify improvement opportunities and deliver measurable results. 

• Improve production processes, equipment utilisation and cooperation with Maintenance. 

• Drive practical Lean initiatives such as 5S, visual management, standardisation and waste reduction. 

• Coordinate KPIs, performance management and digital tools supporting operational performance. 

• Support the digitalisation and simplification of operational processes. 

• Promote best practices and structured problem solving across Manufacturing and Supply Chain. 

What do we need from you? 

• University degree in a technical field.

• Practical understanding of machines, production processes and maintenance. 

• Experience with Lean Management / Continuous Improvement. 

• Strong analytical and numerical skills — you enjoy working with data and calculating the impact of improvements. 

• Very good written and verbal presentation skills.

• Knowledge of Lean tools such as 5S, standardisation, visual management and problem solving.

• Fluent English and native Czech/Slovak.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Willingness and ability to work regularly on-site in Pilsen. 

You will be successful if you are hands-on, analytical and curious, enjoy understanding how things really work, challenge the status quo and turn ideas into practical improvements and measurable savings. 

If you want to combine technology, Lean, data and real-life production to make a plant more efficient every day, we would love to hear from you. 

What can you look forward to with us? 

• 5 weeks of vacation + 2 additional days for regeneration.  

• 2 paid days per year for volunteering activities.   

• Flexible and reduced working hours - work 7.5 hours per day.  

• Annual bonus.  

• Company car or car allowance.

• Pension savings contribution, or long-term investment product – 18 000 CZK annually.  

• Cafeteria benefit system - selection from a wide range of options (health, sports, culture, travel, and other areas).  

• Subsidized meals directly on premises and our non-alcoholic beverages for free.  

• Vouchers for purchasing products from Prazdroj's portfolio for your enjoyment and your loved ones.  

• Lyra wellbeing assistance program for help in unexpected life situations (law, finance, psychology, health, and personal wellbeing).  

• Support for mothers or fathers returning early from parental leave.  

• Comprehensive education and development system, including contributions to language courses.  

• Prazdroj has an "open-door culture." Shortly after joining, you'll find that you won't have to navigate manuals alone. Friendly colleagues will be there for you!  

Are you interested? Let us know!  

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.