Role Overview:

The Brewery Performance Manager coordinates and drives operational performance management, continuous improvement, and organisational transformation in the brewery. The role ensures the implementation of the Asahi Way practices and the brewery’s long-term road map, balancing performance results (KPIs) with sustainable processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and monitor the Operational Performance road map for the brewery.
• Lead the brewery-wide implementation of Asahi Way programs, ensuring ambitious SQDCME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Motivation, Environment) targets are achieved.
• Manage loss deployment, KPI improvement plans, and ensure sustainable performance through coaching and assessment.
• Coordinate the Performance Management process (KPI Tree, team goals, Short Interval Management).
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through reviews, problem-solving, and improvement projects.
• Oversee plant savings programs, working with Finance to deliver cost efficiencies.
• Assess maturity of Asahi Way implementation, propose required resources and budgets.
• Develop and execute the competence acquisition plan (functional, legal, technical, managerial skills) in alignment with HR.
• Monitor training and budget execution, proposing corrective actions where needed.
• Benchmark brewery performance against peers and implement best practices.
• Propose and coordinate automation and digitisation initiatives to improve productivity and engagement.
• Lead/support systemic problem-solving and ensure learnings are documented and shared.
• Build brewery staff capabilities in Asahi Way fundamentals, delivering relevant trainings.

Requirements (must have):

• 3–5 years of experience in Integrated Supply Chain (preferably production or logistics).
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in process excellence practices (e.g. SIM, 5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Loss Deployment, Driving System).
• University degree.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Proficient English (written and spoken).

Requirements (nice To Have)

• Experience in Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement programs.
• Exposure to automation and digitalization projects.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with performance data analysis.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all levels.
• Experience in training, coaching, and capability building.

We Offer

• Working for the Beer Industry Leader, where the passion for what we do, the friendships we develop and the growth opportunities we have are the main ingredients of our success.
• Comprehensive Medical Subscription: Health coverage to keep you in good shape.
• Life Insurance: Peace of mind with a secure life insurance plan.
• Bonus for special events: Additional incentives for special life events.
• Annual Bonus Scheme: Reward for your contributions with an engaging bonus program.
• Access to Benefit Platform: A wide range of perks that you can tailor flexibly to your needs.
• Extensive Training & Development: Grow your skills with various training sessions and development programs.
• Wellbeing programs: Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Monthly beer quota.

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Ursus Breweries, part of Asahi Europe and International, we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, beliefs, citizenship, or national origin. 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.

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