Plasterboard Production Executive - Ahiboz

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 Knauf Turkey to lead the product activities in our central office 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 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 Turkey office is based in Ankara, with 2 plants and 4 quarries serving the Turkish market and exports of our product. We’ve been producing high quality, market-leading gypsum building products for 91 years. Knauf Turkey is a part of Knauf Middle East, Africa & South Asia (MEASA) which is one of Knauf Group's regions. Our 2100 strong team including 350 Turkey team is growing 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 Ahiboz plant as Plasterboard Production Executive.

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?

What You’ll Be Doing

• Production & Process Management
• Ensure efficient operation of plasterboard production lines.
• Monitor daily output, quality, and waste levels; take actions for continuous improvement.
• Lead troubleshooting activities and process optimization initiatives.
• Support new product and technology implementations.
• Planning & Coordination
• Collaborate with planning, logistics, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth flow of production.
• Align production schedules with material availability and customer needs.
• Contribute to capacity planning and resource allocation.
• People Management
• Lead, coach, and develop production team shift leaders and operators.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Ensure shift handovers, staffing levels, and performance reviews are effectively managed.
• Take necessary actions to ensure and maintain the engagement of the team.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and ISO procedures.
• Work closely with quality and HSE teams to maintain compliance and safety performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis of non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement
• Drive Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, and Kaizen activities.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and productivity improvements.
• Foster team engagement in continuous improvement culture.
  
  

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a production leadership role within gypsum board or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality systems, and safety regulations.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven leadership and team management skills. (especially blue collar)
• Proficient in SAP-PM module and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Residency or willingness to relocate to Ankara / Gölbaşı
  
  

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application as soon as possible.

Founded in 1932, Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction materials for interior design, building insulation, and design ceilings.

Knauf entered the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) in 1997. Today, we are a leading player across the region, with operations spanning 15 countries and 19 state-of-the-art production facilities, driven forward by 2,000 high-performing professionals.

Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, MEASA's reach extends across Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, the GCC, Ghana, Greece, India, Iraq, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Turkey.

In MEASA, we offer the opportunity to be part of a global family of over 41,500 colleagues 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, with the freedom to stretch their skills and learn new ones.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability, we are building more than just exceptional gypsum-based solutions — we’re shaping a future we can all be proud of.