Technical Process Manager

Job No: 131474
Location: Bundaberg

  • Fantastic leadership opportunity with a multinational organisation!
  • Oversee process and performance improvements in a busy manufacturing facility
  • Competitive base salary + super & on-site parking!

About Knauf Australia

Knauf is a multinational supplier of plasterboard, metal and associated products with over 34,000 staff across 130+ countries and over 250 plants / manufacturing sites. A corporate group of global dimensions, the Knauf brand is synonymous with quality and innovation, and its success stems from purposeful decision-making, courageous innovation, investment and its employees.

Knauf currently has 5 Australian manufacturing plants across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, which each operate under a strict quality assurance system and manufacture to relevant Australian standards. 

Knauf celebrates diversity in its workforce and values the contributions of all employees. They welcome talent from all sectors of the community and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. 

About the Opportunity

Knauf Australia is seeking a full-time Technical Process Manager to join their team in Bundaberg, QLD.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be primarily responsible for performance improvement in the areas of process and board quality, as well as being the identified champion of quality assurance within the plant. You will have responsibility for site environmental issues ensuring the site complies with Knauf Environmental policies and procedures.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

  • Leading a team of 2 direct reports, ensuring the team is operating as efficiently as possible;
  • Focusing on performance improvement in the areas of board quality and process optimisation;
  • Addressing quality and environmental non-conformances and ensuring appropriate corrective actions are put in place;
  • Participating actively in the investigation of customer complaints on board quality;
  • Overseeing the maintenance of the site Integrated Management System (IMS), including audits; and
  • Working closely with the global R&D team managing and participating in projects, and assisting with process and product trouble-shooting and development work.

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About You

Knauf is seeking someone who is degree-qualified in an Engineering or Science related discipline, and who has an advanced understanding of chemistry and laboratory techniques.

Your key focus in this role will be on continuous improvement to drive results. As such, you must have an understanding of the actions required for successful delivery of work, and have the ability to create and deliver plans to achieve efficient, effective and quality output.

As this is a supervisory role that will also see you managing the day-to-day activities of a small team, you will need to demonstrate some supervisory/leadership experience (either of a team or of a project). You will provide guidance, training and performance management activities as required, including the ability to engage and challenge staff to keep them motivated in their respective positions.

About the Benefits

Knauf is made up of a diverse mix of talented people working together to attain a shared goal. Their employees are skilled, experienced and have a strong desire to succeed, all sharing the same energy and entrepreneurial spirit. As such, they are always on the lookout for talent from all sectors of the community who can bring unique ideas, skills, qualifications and backgrounds to their organisation.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package (commensurate with skills and experience). You'll enjoy the challenges and responsibilities that come from a senior leadership role, whilst still having a great peer support structure in place.

Additionally, you'll benefit from being part of a global organisation that can provide opportunities for on-going training and career development, that you may not have within other organisations. 

If you're a process driven, improvement focused and looking for your next leadership opportunity - Apply Now!

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