Laboratory Manager – Thessaloniki

Job Description

Industry: Construction and Building Construction
Seniority for this role: Associate
Laboratory Manager – Thessaloniki Knauf stands for opportunit y. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the (INSERT TEAM) could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us .We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team member s in 90 countrie s across 300 site s provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone’s contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment .(INSERT COMPANY HERE) is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a (NUMBER OF YEARS)-year heritage in (E.G., GYPSUM) manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team member to join us in Thessaloniki as Laboratory Manager . Can you say ‘yes ’?Do you treat your colleagues with respec t?Do you always have the customer in min d?Do you act with future generations in min d?Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develo p?Do you have a proven track record of delivering result s? As a Laboratory Manager you will be accountable for product formulation, raw materials optimization, process optimization, and the gatekeeper for product quality. Act as the link between manufacturing and engineering departments, providing data, and proposing, executing and measuring process and equipment adjustments in order to optimize cost, quality and output. Protect the business’ reputation in the marketplace by acting as the customer advoca te. What you’ll be do ing:Be seen as the leader of process optimization, working with colleagues across the wider organization to deliver goals and achieve sustainable improvem ent.Ensure high level manufacturing KPIs are met and be responsible for cascading relevant performance measures through the organizat ion.As part of the factory management team, assist in developing a clear vision of the plant strategic goals and ensuring that manufacturing achieves all of its goals; at all times operating in line with the Company’s Ambition and Leadership mo del.Work in accordance with requirements of the role set out in the business quality management system, including but not limited to H&S, Quality, Environment and Corporate Responsibility (including Competition and Bribery Acts) and where appropriate, take action to rectify issues of non-conforma nce.As customer advocate on site, ensure customer satisfaction is at the heart of the manufacturing activity and is a key element of every decision-making proc ess.Enable and support the CI program and embed the culture in all areas of the manufacturing proc ess.Effectively manage overheads applying controls as required to keep within budgetary lim its.Apply appropriate, consistent and professional management practices throughout the manufacturing area in line with the Company’s val ues.Train and develop our people, utilizing the performance appraisal process, to equip the reporting line with the correct competencies for current and future manufacturing ne eds.Work with the manufacturing team to ensure that product delivered to the market is of the expected quality and complies with international and local standa rds.Monitor end to end process parameters to ensure stability of product quality, using statistical techniques where appropri ate.Measure, analyze and recommend process parameter adjustments to achieve the most cost-effective process with the highest quality standa rds.Maintain and control product formulati ons.Ensure that the Knauf Quality Standard is follo wed.Optimize raw material usage, and investigate alternative raw materials, whilst ensuring that the Knauf Raw Materials Qualification Standard is maintai ned.Apply appropriate, consistent and professional management practices throughout the plant in line with the Company’s val ues.Use the performance appraisal process to maximise the team’s ability to respond to business needs, developing team and individuals to perform to their potent ial.Train and develop our people to equip the reporting line with the correct competencies for current and future manufacturing ne eds.Establish, maintain and control COSHH and REACH systems as requi red.Anything else commensurate to complete the r ole.The following are IMPORTANT requireme nts:Degree qualified (Engineering/ Chemicals/ Product ion)Proven experience of working within an Operational/Manufacturing environ mentStrong understanding of Statistical Process & Quality Cont rol.Ability to understand complex manufacturing proces ses.Competence in conceptual, analytical and problem solving sk illsExcellent knowledge of project manage mentExcellent time management, planning and organisation sk illsExcellent Microsoft & data analysis skills is essen tial We’ll pro vide:• Competitive s alary• Private health insu rance• Opportunity to grow in a multinational environ ment. 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