Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with 42,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Gips KG is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• You will act as the primary contact for supporting 45 plants in Central and Northern Europe with maintenance projects, including SAP PM management, budget- and investment planning, and identifying optimization opportunities
• A strong focus is placed on improving safety and performance by using lean tools, ensuring compliance with corporate health and safety procedures, and minimizing waste
• You partner with plant and maintenance managers to drive improvements in maintenance efficiency and reliability, while facilitating the implementation of standardized processes and long-term spare parts strategies to uphold professional standards
• Internal and external benchmarking and learning experiences are supported, along with the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with the global maintenance team to develop and implement standards, contribute to global initiatives, and lead improvement projects
• Last but not least: Evaluate technical capabilities and CI practices in the plants, provide actionable recommendations, monitor progress, and prepare board presentations to challenge and improve existing practices

Who you are

• You have an engineering background or relevant education, with significant technical experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance
• Certification or relevant experience with Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) and SAP PM, ideally as a Power User or Key User, is essential
• A strong understanding of processes and demonstrable experience in implementing continuous improvement methodologies is required
• You are highly skilled in analyzing data, uncovering trends, and providing actionable insights and effective solutions
• Proficiency in IT tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Tableau) and the ability to work effectively in a matrix environment are key
• Fluency in German (native level) and English is mandatory and you are a strong communicator who enjoys engaging with and supporting diverse stakeholders

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Daily time savings: Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).
• Future planning: Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.
• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.
• Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
• E-Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Gips KG is a German company specialising in innovative systems for dry construction, flooring, plaster and facades. Our high quality dry construction systems are renowned for their excellent acoustic, fire and thermal insulation for floors, walls and ceilings.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.