Job Description

Regional Production Support Engineer

Knauf stands for opportunity We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Regional Technical 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 43,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites 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.

Knauf META is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 30-year heritage in high quality, market-leading gypsum building products 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 mate to join us in Ankara, Türkiye as a Regional Production Support Engineer.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

The Regional Production Support Engineer is responsible for supporting plant operations across the region in production optimization, process improvement, quality control, and operational excellence initiatives. This role plays a key part in commissioning projects, KPI performance management, and driving continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing sites.

What you’ll be doing:

Production & Process Optimization

• Support plants on production, process, and quality control-related topics.

• Support to define and monitor process performance targets for plants.

• Conduct cost optimization analysis and support sustainability initiatives.

• Analyze KPIs and provide structured improvement recommendations.

Regional Plant Support

• Provide technical support to 10 plants across region.

• Lead and participate in improvement projects across sites.

• Support alternative additive and new product trial process.

• Ensure alignment with regional production standards and best practices.

Commissioning & Capacity Expansion

• Take part in commissioning projects for newly established or capacity-increased plants.

• Support full production line preparation and start-up processes.

• Ensure line stabilization and operational handover to plant teams.

Continuous Improvement & Strategy

• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support operational and structured problem-solving methodologies.

People Development & Knowledge Transfer

• Train and develop plant teams to increase process awareness and technical knowledge.

• Support capability building across regional production teams.

• Foster collaboration and cross-plant knowledge sharing.
  

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

Education & Experience

• BSc or MSc degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

• Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably in a production line environment.

• Experience in process optimization and plant operations.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with innovative thinking.

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office.

• Excellent command of English.

• No restriction for international travel.

• Class B driving license.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Leadership mindset with the ability to influence across cultures.

• Self-directed, high-energy, and results-oriented.

• Mature, reliable, and open-minded personality.

What happens next?

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