Plant Technical Officer
Job No:
97549
Location:
Matraville, NSW
- Fantastic opportunity for a confident graduate to make their mark with an international manufacturing organisation!
- Competitive remuneration (commensurate with skills and level of experience)
- Enjoy great training and ongoing opportunities for career development!
About Knauf Australia
Knauf is a multinational supplier of plasterboard, metal and associated products. Symbolic with quality and innovation, Knauf, is a 90-year-old German manufacturing company with over 26,000 people worldwide and a massive global footprint across 60 countries and over 150 manufacturing sites. Knauf entered the Australian marketplace in 2010 and have since expanded across both the Australian and Asia Pacific markets.
Knauf has plasterboard and compounds manufacturing facilities in Matraville (New South Wales) Bundaberg (Queensland) and Altona (Victoria) and metal profile lines in Beenleigh (Queensland). With over 280 employees and a national distribution PlastaMasta network, Knauf is a major supplier to the lightweight construction industry and a one-stop-shop for a complete wall framing solution.
About the Opportunity
Knauf Australia now has an exciting full-time opportunity for Plant Technical Officer to join their team in Matraville, NSW.
In this role, you will be working right at the hub of the plant and at the heart of the action!
You will be responsible for the early detection of quality issues, troubleshooting and resolution of production and field customer complaints, providing technical expertise. You will also be responsible for creating and implementing development and improvement initiatives, driving the Sydney plant to world-class standards, in line with its European peers!
This is a hands-on, process-oriented role that will see you working in the lab and on the shop floor.
Who is Knauf Looking For?
It is key in this role that you are passionate and have the ability to implement world class standards. You will be dedicated when it comes to product innovation and will strive to create changes that will develop the plant internally. You will be constantly finding new ways to continuously improve the plant.
To be successful in this role, you will need to hold a tertiary qualification in engineering, science, chemistry, or equivalent. Candidates must also have a sound understanding of chemistry (beyond year 12 chemistry) and a high level of problem-solving skills.
Candidates with previous experience in a similar position are encouraged to apply, however, this role will be ideal for a confident graduate who holds some post-graduate experience.
A high attention to detail and accuracy mixed with an ability to achieve results within tight timeframes will be key to your success in the role. As is the ability to liaise with other departments and effectively deal with confrontation when required. You will also need to have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment whilst being able to influence and motivate employees. Exceptional verbal communication, a curious mind, and enthusiasm is also a must!
Most importantly, you will be eager to learn, thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, and love working with a dedicated team.
To view a complete position description, click here.
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 (commensurate with skills and experience). You'll enjoy the challenges and responsibilities that come from these advanced operational roles, whilst still having a great leadership 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. There will also be opportunities to advance your career within the Matraville plant itself, as this new facility continues to grow. There are also opportunities for employees to move interstate for this role.
This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your career with an industry leader - Apply Now!