Business Process Excellence Partner
Requirements
A degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Information Systems, or a related discipline is required, along with experience in business process management, operational excellence, Lean, continuous improvement, or process engineering. Candidates should have strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, knowledge of data governance, Master Data Management, and ERP-driven processes, and be willing to travel regularly across the UK and Europe.
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.
Job Description
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire (Hybrid Working)
Travel: Regular travel across the UK and Europe
Kanadevia Inova is seeking a Business Process Excellence Partner to drive process improvement, operational excellence, and process governance across our Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Renewable Gas, and Asset Management businesses. Based in Farnborough, you will work closely with operational sites and business stakeholders to improve ways of working, embed best practices, enhance performance, and support the ongoing development of our Process Management System.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and business performance.
- Partner with O&M, Renewable Gas, and Asset Management teams to standardise and optimise business processes across multiple locations.
- Support the implementation and governance of Kanadevia Inova's Process Management System, ensuring compliance with relevant ISO standards.
- Drive process performance through KPI analysis, audits, root cause problem solving, and targeted improvement plans.
- Deliver training, stakeholder engagement, and change management activities to support process adoption and continuous improvement.
This Role Supports a Portfolio Including
- Waste-to-Energy O&M facilities in Westfield, Earls Gate, Slough, and Dublin
- Renewable Gas operations
- Asset Management activities
- Kanadevia Inova Capital's UK and international assets
- KVI Biovalue operations in the Netherlands
Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Business, Operations, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
- Experience in Business Process Management, Operational Excellence, Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Process Engineering.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills within complex operational environments.
- Knowledge of data governance, Master Data Management, and ERP-driven business processes.
- Willingness to travel regularly and work closely with operational teams across the UK and Europe.
- Hybrid working from our Farnborough office.
- Opportunity to work across a diverse international portfolio of energy and environmental infrastructure assets.
- Exposure to business transformation and continuous improvement programmes.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
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About Kanadevia Inova
Kanadevia Inova is a global greentech leader that pioneers innovative solutions for the energy transition and circular economy. Based in Zurich and employing more than 3,300 people in 17 countries, Kanadevia Inova specializes in waste to x (WtX) and renewable gas (RG), delivering turnkey systems that transform waste into valuable resources through cutting-edge technology. As part of Kanadevia Corporation, our mission is to bring value to communities and contribute to a future free of wasted waste. We take an innovative approach at every stage, from project development, engineering and construction (EPC) to end-to-end support throughout a plant’s life cycle. By integrating advanced technology and continuous research and development, we ensure each project is tailored to achieve optimal performance. With over 1,600 reference projects completed globally, our team delivers innovative, customer-centric solutions to both established leaders and partners in emerging markets. If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability towards a future free of wasted waste, join our community of 3,000 talented professionals who make an impact every day.
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