Business Process Improvement Lead

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about driving efficiency and optimizing business processes? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills in Six Sigma, design thinking, and process management can make a real impact? Are you known for your process improvement skills and at the same time not afraid to be daring and to challenge and investigate innovate ideas and to drive a positive change? You might be the perfect fit for our team!
 

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As a Business Process Improvement Lead at Suntory Beverage and Food Europe, you'll play a crucial role in our journey to become a world-leading next-generation global beverage company. Reporting directly into the Head of Transformation, you'll lead the transformation required by streamlining our ways of working, enhancing our X-functional collaboration and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

•    Process Analysis and Optimization: Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement in existing processes. Develop strategies to enhance productivity and drive simplicity in operations.
•    Data-Driven Decision Making: Collect and analyze data to inform process improvements. Utilize statistical tools and methodologies, such as Six Sigma, to drive change.
•    Training and Development: Train employees on new processes and best practices. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
•    Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including operations, finance, and HR. Collaborate with leadership to align improvement efforts with overall business goals.
•    Project Management: Lead improvement initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams. Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria. Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
•    Change Management: Facilitate organizational change by communicating goals, benefits, and expectations. Address resistance and ensure smooth transitions.
 

WHAT I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

•    Hard Skills: Lean Six Sigma , Project Management, Data Analysis, DMAIC, Process mapping & design,  Agile methodology (a plus).
•    Soft Skills: Organizational skills, critical thinking, leadership, communication, customer service, visual management, Kaizen events.
 

YOUR FUTURE WITH US

At Suntory Beverage and Food, we boldly move forward together to realize our dreams. Be a part of our transformation journey and help us achieve our goal of reaching €120M in savings by the end of 2027. Your expertise will be instrumental in embedding a cost-conscious and performance-driven culture across SBF Europe, including France, Iberia, GBI, BNL, and EECM – Export Markets.
 

COMPETENCIES

OUR DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITMENT

At Suntory, we greatly appreciate the value that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds can bring. Our colleagues from a wide range of cultures, lifestyles, and experiences contribute significantly to our collective success.   
We understand that our candidates all have unique career trajectories and experiences, and this can sometimes deter you from applying for a role if you don’t feel that you meet all the criteria. If you believe that you have relevant skills and experience that you feel could benefit us, we would love to know what unique perspectives and experience you can bring to help make us better, together in a company that is committed to Growing for Good and Giving Back to Society.   
Our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based on the skills and competencies of the above role. We are committed to and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our recruitment process and do not discriminate based on gender, race or ethnic background, class, economic status, disability status, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, marital status or any other protected characteristic. We want to ensure that our interview process is as inclusive as possible. If you require any reasonable accommodation as part of the process, do not hesitate to let your recruiter know who will be happy to help.   
 

NEXT STEP

Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Specialist. You will be notified within 2 weeks if you are invited for a first screening interview.