National Technical Manager
The National Technical Manager will assume responsibility for the engineering, process development, continuous improvement and sustainability functions across the organization.
Knauf Gypsum Pty Ltd is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, gypsum wallboard systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools.
With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 90 countries, 40,000 employees worldwide. The Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
About the Role:
Knauf is seeking a passionate, experienced, and reliable National Technical Manager to be a part of our Senior Management team.
Reporting to the Manufacturing Director, the role will assume responsibility for the engineering, process development, continuous improvement and sustainability functions across the organization.
The responsibilities of this role will include leading and overseeing capital projects, sustainability, process optimization and engineering, as well as continuous improvement functions within the Manufacturing business unit.
Drive process improvement initiatives within the manufacturing process, focusing on sustainable solutions that have a positive impact on the financial performance of the business, while building a Continuous Improvement culture.
The role demands an in depth understanding of the gypsum and plasterboard manufacturing process, the plant equipment capability, process chemistry and process optimization. The successful candidate will be a degree qualified Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical or equiv.) and have a minimum of 15 years’ experience in the building materials industry, specifically specializing in plasterboard production, operations management, and process optimization. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) will be highly regarded.
Lean six sigma and global experience within the plasterboard manufacturing industry is an advantage.
Please note, applicants must have entitlements to work in Australia, as part of the recruitment process, police and medical checks for security clearance pertaining to specific job requirements will be conducted for successful applicants
- Department
- Engineering
- Locations
- Brisbane
Brisbane
Workplace & Culture
Knauf employees play a large part in the success of the company. Their performance, competence and motivation are based on the implementation of the Knauf values of entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, partnership and humanity in the course of their daily work. Individual performances make a contribution to our joint success as a team. This is the basis for further growth of the Knauf Group.
About Knauf Australia
Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, paints, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools.
We offer an opportunity to be part of a global family of over 40,000 high-performing people in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values, and to a shared sense of purpose.
We encourage all our people to shape their own career, pro-actively building their future with the freedom to stretch their skills and to learn new ones.