Your Tasks

In close cooperation with Sales, Engineering and Production, you will support the product development process and check how we can implement customer requirements and manufacture corresponding products. You will accompany new products until they are ready for series production:

• You are responsible for product creation and development
• You evaluate customer inquiries from the point of view of manufacturability 
• You will be in close contact with various internal departments such as sales, engineering and production as well as with customers and suppliers
• You take on design activities with SolidWorks and ensure the technical requirements are met
• You create calculations
• You will carry out advance quality planning using APQP

Your Tasks

In our IT Demand team, you will take care of IT-OT integration and ensure the support, operation and further development of production-related IT / OT systems (MES). 

• Product and process owner in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) environment with a focus on machine integration
• Identifying and recording the requirements of the business and specialist departments or subsidiaries and providing support in defining the technical requirements and translating them into functional requirements
• Support, maintenance and further development of harmonized machine interfaces across all plants
• Integration of machines into the Business Application Network - from structured and unstructured raw data to the standardized data model

• • Creation of standardized machine profiles together with technical departments
  • Setting up the controller-specific (proprietary/RFC1006/OPCUA/...) machine data interfaces with the help of tools such as edgeConnector and OPC Router
  • Support, operation and further development of the interface to the MES
  • Support, operation and further development of the databases for storing and processing machine data (TimescaleDB)
  • Ensuring data quality

• Defining and ensuring group-wide standards for the connection of existing machinery and new machines to be purchased (internal and external coordination with technical departments and suppliers)
• Managing the implementation, test and production/rollout phases together with the project manager and IT team leader
• Knowledge transfer, go-live support and handover to technical departments in the plants, creation and updating of process-related documentation

Your Tasks

• You will be responsible for the content design, harmonization and text optimization of various online and offline media
• You actively write texts in the context of the GKD Group's product communication in the multi-channel marketing mix
• You actively develop content for our social media channels
• You take over the development, maintenance and control of the cross-channel content / editorial plan / calendar  
• You act as an interface function in the marketing team and to all divisions in Germany and abroad as well as to various internal stakeholders
• You feel fit in project management for various product marketing activities
• You actively manage external service providers
• You support the operation, maintenance and further development of the GKD Group's international website in a complex system environment, taking into account the surrounding systems (CMS, DAM, etc.) 

Your Tasks

• Continuous maintenance and further development of our communication concepts and channels with a focus on video and podcasts 
• Support and advice on projects and issues relating to external and internal communication  
• Creation, coordination and implementation of multimedia content in the form of images, video and text  
• Continuous development and implementation of creative ideas to improve internal communication and collaboration within the company 
• Continuous cross-divisional and cross-location editorial planning and content creation for the intranet and employee magazine 
• Supporting and developing our internal and external social media activities with a focus on Group topics and expanding our thought leadership activities

Your Tasks

Marketing is your passion, you see yourself as a true all-round talent and have an overview of the wide range of key topics. Thanks to your broad interest and wealth of experience, you will support our marketing team independently in all matters that arise: 

• You support the management and maintenance of the global websites
• You will work on editorial planning and content creation for our multichannel communication
• You keep an eye on our social media activities and provide support with maintenance and further development 
• With your organizational talent, you relieve our colleagues in the organization, implementation and follow-up of trade fairs and events
• You take care of general administrative and organizational activities, especially budget & cost control
• You will help with the organization and implementation of video shoots and photo shoots
• You are responsible for maintaining and updating our company presentations
• You will manage and expand our range of advertising materials

Your Tasks

In the course of our transformation and digitization, we are looking for support to professionally accompany developing initiatives in the area of Learning & Development. Drive our growth in collaboration with our other HR disciplines (Talent Acquisition, Administration) and contribute to shaping the future:

• You are jointly responsible for the target group-oriented continuous improvement of our training offer (e-learning, blended learning and face-to-face) for all employees 
• With your expertise and passion, you will contribute to developing and establishing a culture of continuous learning
• You work on measures to measure (international) employee engagement
• You contribute your ideas and accompany our digitalization journey
• You support the development and implementation of career and competency models
• You are responsible for operational competence management
• You contribute to the sustainable optimization of our management selection and development

Your Tasks

• Support with the content maintenance of our corporate website with the CMS WordPress
• Support with editorial planning for our social media channels (primarily LinkedIn)
• LinkedIn community management
• Support with simple graphics work (e.g. adjusting formats etc.)
• Setting up reports with previously defined KPIs (LinkedIn, website)
• Maintenance and administration of our project management tool JIRA

Your Tasks

You coordinate sales and (further) product development in the Key Market Food and Beverages globally in close cooperation with local teams, market segment management and the Executive Board. You will be responsible for market research, trend scouting and identifying potential customers. In addition, the following tasks are part of your job description:

• You are responsible for global sales controlling (planning, controlling, reporting) within the key market.
• You will develop market strategies (formulation, development and implementation) for the key market in cooperation with the management (global & local).
• You identify opportunities for expansion by recognising new areas of application and target areas for the GKD Group
• In close coordination with product development, you will open up new applications and expand the product portfolio
• Develop and present business models and product requirements for new product offerings
• You prepare and accompany product launches, including product positioning, communication and competitive differentiation in cooperation with Marketing and Sales
• You develop the most important sales arguments as well as the differentiation from competitors and regularly conduct trainings for the sales colleagues
• You actively support our country organisations in their market entry preparations - from business planning to sales processes and marketing campaigns.

Your Tasks

You coordinate sales and (further) product development in the Key Market Nonwovens globally in close cooperation with local teams, market segment management and the Executive Board. You will be responsible for market research, trend scouting and identifying potential customers. In addition, the following tasks are part of your job description:

• You are responsible for global sales controlling (planning, controlling, reporting) within the key market.
• You will develop market strategies (formulation, development and implementation) for the key market in cooperation with the management (global & local).
• You identify opportunities for expansion by recognising new areas of application and target areas for the GKD Group
• In close coordination with product development, you will open up new applications and expand the product portfolio
• Develop and present business models and product requirements for new product offerings
• You prepare and accompany product launches, including product positioning, communication and competitive differentiation in cooperation with Marketing and Sales
• You develop the most important sales arguments as well as the differentiation from competitors and regularly conduct trainings for the sales colleagues
• You actively support our country organisations in their market entry preparations - from business planning to sales processes and marketing campaigns.

Your Tasks

• Conceptualisation, planning and active design of communication and design concepts for the multi-channel marketing mix in the form of brochures info sheets, assembly instructions, packaging and online media such as the GKD Group website, social media assets or newsletters in compliance with the corporate design guidelines.
• Development and implementation of sophisticated leitmotifs / key visuals and graphics
• Visualisation of complex content in easy-to-understand designs in the form of vector-based illustrations, icons, infographics and other graphic motifs
• Layout, final artwork and print preparation
• Further development of the corporate design and our brand as well as its reach  
• Accompanying product photo shoots
• Project management with external service providers
• Graphic design of trade fair presentations
• Supervision and creation of multimedia content for our website and online media
• Support in the maintenance and expansion of our Digital Asset Management (DAM)
• Experience in the development of 3D renderings and in the field of motion / video is an advantage

Your Tasks

The Information Technology team at the main location in Düren has the task of planning, implementing and providing new or modified business processes in information and communication systems and ensuring their integration into the existing IT biotope. In doing so, you are in constant exchange with colleagues from IT Supply, IT Demand as well as internal and external service providers and specialist departments. The management of national and international projects is the focus of your extensive and complex area of responsibility.

• Supporting the derivation of a concrete IT roadmap from our corporate and digital strategy
• Conception and management/implementation of digitalisation projects within the value creation processes on an international level with the aim of global harmonisation and optimisation
• Evaluation of processes and data flows within the organisational structure and derivation of measures
• Conducting workshops and trainings
• Close cooperation with related areas and project partners

Your Tasks

• Ensuring the efficient and smooth operation of all IT systems as a member of the IT supply team
• Needs analysis, consulting and procurement of hardware and software
• Installation, configuration and maintenance of physical and virtual MS Windows and Linux servers as well as LAN/VLAN/WLAN/VPN network structures
• Administration of servers, clients and applications on the basis of security guidelines including access authorisations
• Error analysis in case of hardware and software malfunctions in cooperation with the corresponding service providers
• Technical support of the departments in solving problems in IT systems (1st and 2nd level support)
• Creation and updating of technical documentation and training materials as well as conducting training courses

Your Tasks

We want to further advance the sales activities in our key markets and coordinate and strengthen them worldwide. Information flows between the locations are to be systematised and professionalised in order to use synergies and distribute knowledge. The focus of the Key Market Manager is on global coordination in sales and (further) product development and on market research, trend scouting, the identification of potential customers and the flow of information to and from product development/application technology. The Key Market Manager reports to the global market segment management and works closely with the subsidiaries.

• Coordinating global sales within the key market in coordination with the market segment management
• Working closely with the local teams as well as the market segment management and the Executive Board
• Sales controlling (planning, controlling, reporting) within the global key market
• Developing strategies for the key market in cooperation with the management (global and local)
• Documenting all available market intelligence for the key market, conducting market research, and segmentation
• Identifying new areas of application and target areas for the GKD Group as expansion opportunities within the key market
• Formulating, developing, and implementing market strategies for the key markets.
• Developing new applications and expanding the product portfolio, coordinating with the Product Development department
• Creating and presenting business models as well as product requirements for new product offerings
• Implementing new product launches, including product positioning, communication, and setting GKD apart from the competition, in cooperation with our Marketing department
• Active participation in trade fairs (as exhibitor, visitor, or speaker)
• Conducting regular training sessions for the sales force, focusing on key selling points and differentiation from competitors
• Actively supporting the country organizations in their market entry preparations – from business planning to sales processes and marketing campaigns

Your Tasks

We want to further advance the sales activities in our key markets and coordinate and strengthen them worldwide. Information flows between the locations are to be systematised and professionalised in order to use synergies and distribute knowledge. The focus of the Key Market Manager is on global coordination in sales and (further) product development and on market research, trend scouting, the identification of potential customers and the flow of information to and from product development/application technology. The Key Market Manager reports to the global market segment management and works closely with the subsidiaries.

• Coordinating global sales within the key market in coordination with the market segment management
• Working closely with the local teams as well as the market segment management and the Executive Board
• Sales controlling (planning, controlling, reporting) within the global key market
• Developing strategies for the key market in cooperation with the management (global and local)
• Documenting all available market intelligence for the key market, conducting market research, and segmentation
• Identifying new areas of application and target areas for the GKD Group as expansion opportunities within the key market
• Formulating, developing, and implementing market strategies for the key markets.
• Developing new applications and expanding the product portfolio, coordinating with the Product Development department
• Creating and presenting business models as well as product requirements for new product offerings
• Implementing new product launches, including product positioning, communication, and setting GKD apart from the competition, in cooperation with our Marketing department
• Active participation in trade fairs (as exhibitor, visitor, or speaker)
• Conducting regular training sessions for the sales force, focusing on key selling points and differentiation from competitors
• Actively supporting the country organizations in their market entry preparations – from business planning to sales processes and marketing campaigns

Your Tasks

• Supporting corporate development in strategic and operational projects
• Preparing and participating in workshops, presentations, meetings
• Performing analyses, data evaluation, and data preparation
• Researching a wide range of issues and topics
• Working closely with employees from all departments and at all international locations, forwarding questions and concerns, and supporting project staff in the execution of project tasks

Your Tasks

• Supporting corporate development in strategic and operational projects
• Preparation of and participation in workshops, presentations, meetings
• Carrying out analyses, data evaluation and preparation
• Researching a wide range of issues and topics
• Close cooperation with employees from all departments and at all international locations, forwarding questions and concerns, as well as
• Supporting project staff in the execution of project tasks

Your Tasks

• Recording and analysis of complex production processes
• Elaboration of technical and organisational optimisation potentials
• Support in the development and implementation of training courses for production employees and managers
• Supporting the implementation of technical CIP measures
• Preparation of management-oriented presentations and evaluations

Your Tasks

• Ensure efficient and smooth operation of all IT systems
• Perform needs analysis, consulting, and procurement of hardware and software
• Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual MS Windows and Linux servers as well as LAN/VLAN/WLAN/VPN network structures
• Perform administration for the servers, clients, and applications on the basis of security guidelines, including access authorizations
• Perform fault analysis in the event of malfunctions in the hardware and software in cooperation with the corresponding service providers
• Provide technical support for the specialist departments in solving problems in IT systems (1st and 2nd level support)
• Create and update technical documentation and training documentation and communicate it through user training courses

Your Tasks

• Supporting the project management in the organisation, planning and implementation of the project
• Preparation of and participation in workshops, presentations, meetings
• Conducting analyses, evaluating and preparing data
• Preparation of concepts in consultation with the project management and preparation of presentation drafts for the board of directors
• Researching a wide range of issues and topics
• Working closely with staff from all departments and at all international locations, forwarding questions and concerns and supporting project staff in carrying out project tasks

Your Tasks

• Supporting corporate development in strategic and operational projects
• Preparing and participating in workshops, presentations, meetings
• Performing analyses, data evaluation, and data preparation
• Researching a wide range of issues and topics
• Working closely with employees from all departments and at all international locations, forwarding questions and concerns, and supporting project staff in the execution of project tasks

Your Tasks

•  Anchor Business Process Management (BPM) in the corporate culture worldwide
• Ensure successful implementation of strategic change initiatives in the organization with a focus on process modeling and optimization
• Establish a globally consistent process map as a company-wide controlling instrument
• Collaborate on strategic projects (for example global introduction of ERP / MES system)
• Consider and use new technologies from the field of Industry 4.0
• Define clear project goals and milestones and take responsibility for on-time and on-budget project implementation
• Process analysis, optimization, and implementation of methods and concepts from the fields of Lean and Agile Management
• Create reports and bases for decision making
• Drive knowledge transfer between all sites and best practices within the company