Operational Excellence Manager (m/f/d)

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.

Aquapanel GmbH & Co. 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

• In your role you are responsible for the implementation of group initiatives and secure close collaboration with group functions
• You will initiate actions to improve safety standards and support departments and plants in safety initiatives
• As a OPEX Manager (m/f/d) you will implement process improvements programs through best practice sharing across all plants
• Manage larger projects and follow up on the CAPEX portfolio in close cooperation with the plants is part of your role
• Your responsibilities include the drive and support of operational cost savings in plants by applying CI and best practices in close collaboration with the plants
  
  

Who you are

• You have established the basis for your professional journey through a degree in manufacturing engineering or in a related technical field
• Proven experience in Engineering or Operations Excellence Management preferably in a global business set up is mandatory for this position
• Shopfloor experience, strong leadership skills in terms of building relationships as well as a disciplined and structured work practice are essential requirements
• Fluency in English and a willingness to travel abroad on business (30%) is a must
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact actively and transparently with different hierarchical levels, departments and countries round off your profile
  
  

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.
• Daily time savings: Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events.
• 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

Founded in 2002, Knauf Aquapanel is a leading manufacturer of cement board systems. From our beginnings, we have grown into a global flagship brand with a presence in over 60 countries. Today, the premium brand AQUAPANEL® is the preferred choice of architects, specifiers and manufacturers, offering significant performance benefits for all building types.

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.

Der Hauptsitz der Knauf Unternehmensgruppe befindet sich im unterfränkischen Iphofen. Von dort aus werden globale Strategien entwickelt und angestoßen.

Weltweit ist Knauf einer der führenden Hersteller von modernen Dämmstoffen, Trockenbausystemen, Putzen und Zubehör, Wärmedämmverbundsystemen, Farben, Estrichen, Fußbodensystemen sowie Baugeräten und Werkzeugen. Mit mehr als 300 Produktionsstätten und Vertriebsorganisationen in über 90 Ländern gehört die Knauf Gruppe zweifelsohne zu den Big Playern auf dem Weltmarkt.

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