Shape your professional future with GKD

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Then apply and become part of our global team. The fields of employment at GKD are many and varied, and we are always on the lookout for new qualified and committed employees. More than 900 employees around the world work together to make our goals reality.

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Professionals / Full-time Job-ID 2439P539

Your Tasks

  • You develop a comprehensive sustainability strategy for the entire GKD Group in coordination with the Management Board with a focus on energy, climate and environmental protection within the company and along the supply chain and are responsible for its implementation
  • You will be responsible for managing annual energy planning, managing target achievement during the year and monitoring and carrying out deviation analyses
  • Establishing the system of key figures required for strategic and operational management 
  • You create regular sustainability reporting (internal and external) and continuously develop it further
  • You identify, evaluate and implement energy efficiency measures and identify CO2 reduction potential together with the Energy Management System Officer
  • You work globally on setting up an environmental management system (e.g. in accordance with ISO 14001) at our international locations
  • You ensure compliance with legal requirements with regard to reporting obligations in energy and environmental law
  • You promote initiatives and training within the company to raise employee awareness of energy, climate and environmental protection
  • You are involved in committees to implement the latest developments in the area of sustainability at GKD and build up your own network

Your Profile

  • Successfully completed studies with a focus on sustainability/environmental/energy management, renewable energies or similar or a comparable qualification
  • Professional experience in the field of sustainable management, preferably in an industrial company
  • Sound knowledge of energy and environmental management
  • High IT affinity and ideally experience in the implementation of IT systems with a focus on sustainability aspects
  • Team player with a strong hands-on mentality
  • Strong conception and implementation skills
  • Due to your excellent communication skills, you are a valued contact person both internally and externally
  • Very good handling of the MS Office package (PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Business fluent German and English round off your profile
Professionals / Full-time Job-ID 2439P536

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 Profile

  • Completed studies with a focus on communication, marketing, journalism, media production or comparable training  
  • At least three years of professional experience in corporate communications or content marketing in a company or PR agency  
  • Very good knowledge of social media tools/platforms (especially LinkedIn) and content and community maintenance 
  • Experience with and enjoyment of video and/or podcast formats 
  • Graphic flair and good knowledge of common image editing and video editing programmes desirable 
  • Strong communication skills and textual confidence 
  • A high degree of initiative and creativity combined with a structured way of working and conceptual strength 
  • Commitment, ability to work in a team, flexibility and intercultural competence 
  • English language skills at native speaker level
Professionals / Full-time Job-ID 2439P144

Your Tasks

You will complement our sales team in architecture and will be responsible for presenting our products in general and project-specific consultations/presentations to architects, consultants, contractors and end customers and for managing projects on your own responsibility. You will also take care of the entire order processing and act as a contact person for all stakeholders.

  • Presentation as well as consultation appointments for our architectural solutions with architects and clients
  • Drawing up and following up project plans in coordination with the customer and the internal specialist departments
  • Preparation of quotations including determination of price, freight and payment terms in cooperation with various internal interfaces
  • Before awarding the contract, you take care of the follow-up of projects/quotations as well as the price and contract negotiations
  • Ongoing control of projects with regard to deadlines, costs and specifications

Your Profile

  • You successfully completed a technical degree in architecture, civil engineering or industrial engineering or have a comparable qualification
  • You have already gained (initial) practical experience in the sale of technically explainable products, preferably in the construction industry
  • You are confident in reading construction drawings / technical drawings
  • You are fluent in German and English
  • You have excellent communication skills and a strong customer orientation
  • You find a solution to every problem and take a structured approach to it
  • Willingness to travel (international/national)
Professionals / Full-time Job-ID 2439P496

Your Tasks

  • Operational purchasing and provision of production materials (wire)
  • Production planning (rough and detailed planning) and monitoring of the production processes
  • Creation and revision of test plans for the quality testing of products in our laboratory
  • Master data maintenance
  • Calculation of fabric production costs
  • Complaint processing
  • Communication with various internal interfaces as well as externally with customers and suppliers

Your Profile

  • Successfully completed apprenticeship in a commercial profession (e.g. industrial clerk).
  • Preferably experience in work preparation and production planning/control
  • High technical interest
  • Experienced with MS-Office and ideally with ERP systems
  • Good command of English
  • Independent working style, strong communication skills and a pronounced team spirit
Product Development Düren, Germany
Professionals / Full-time Job-ID 2439P468

Your Tasks

As a product developer (m/f/d) in our market segment "Process Lines", you will be responsible for the new and further development of innovative products, taking into account customer requirements and market trends, as well as for managing the products in their life cycle.

  • You develop product and market requirements up to the preparation of specifications in cooperation with Business Development.
  • You will be responsible for product development in its entirety (goal definition, project planning, project control) - from conception to the creation and implementation of product ideas to market-ready prototypes in close cooperation with internal project partners (including production, technology, procurement).
  • You develop market-oriented adaptations and further developments of existing products
  • You document the project progress in the product development process in the APQP system (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
  • Work closely with Business Development and Sales on standardisation in the implementation of the product strategy
  • You will develop effective customer value propositions (USPs) for product positioning and compile technical information for Sales and Marketing
  • You assist in the development of sales budgets by coordinating the actions necessary to achieve targets
  • You create regular reports and keep an eye on the development budgets

Your Profile

  • You have successfully completed a university degree in engineering or natural sciences (preferably in the field of "technical textiles") or a comparable qualification.
  • Your experience in sales and/or product management of capital goods is an advantage
  • You also have good project management skills
  • CAD knowledge is desirable
  • You are interested in process and especially product management
  • Your way of working is characterised by your pronounced pragmatic and technical understanding
  • You have proven your communication skills and team spirit in interdisciplinary teams
  • Good command of German and English and willingness to travel internationally as required
  • Very good MS Office skills round off your profile
Professionals / Full-time Job-ID 2439P462

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 Profile

  • You have successfully completed a commercial or technical degree/training and have at least 3-5 years of professional experience in technical sales and/or business development.
  • You have a high level of commercial understanding and a penchant for technical applications and innovative technologies.
  • You enjoy recognising market trends and developing market-specific solutions.
  • Your self-confident manner and strong communication skills ensure that you feel comfortable in this interface function
  • You are confident in the use of common MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of CRM and project management is desirable
  • Due to the international orientation of the function, a very good command of English and a willingness to travel (inter-)nationally are necessary
Professionals / Full-time Job-ID 2439P396

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 Profile

  • You have successfully completed a commercial or technical degree/training and have at least 3-5 years of professional experience in technical sales and/or business development.
  • You have a high level of commercial understanding and a penchant for technical applications and innovative technologies.
  • You enjoy recognising market trends and developing market-specific solutions.
  • Your self-confident manner and strong communication skills ensure that you feel comfortable in this interface function
  • You are confident in the use of common MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of CRM and project management is desirable
  • Due to the international orientation of the function, a very good command of English and a willingness to travel (inter-)nationally are necessary
Professionals / Full-time Job-ID 2439P437

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 Profile

  • Degree in communication design/media design or comparable professional training in the field of graphic design.
  • Several years of professional experience, ideally in design agencies
  • Confident handling of Photoshop (expert level), InDesign, Illustrator
  • Sound knowledge of graphics, video / motion graphics and social media and ideally photography
  • High degree of creativity as well as a strong aesthetic sense
  • Good MS Office skills
  • Insider and user knowledge of new media and digital channels
  • Practical experience with the marketing of technical products in need of explanation would be an advantage
  • High quality standards, structured and reliable working style
  • Business fluent in English
Process, Quality, Sustainability Düren, Germany
Professionals / Full-time Job-ID 2439P407

Your Tasks

  • Development of a group-wide lean management strategy and roadmap and its implementation
  • Establishment of a global production system with regular maturity assessments of the sites
  • Identification of optimization potential in core processes
  • Independent initiation, planning, management, implementation and results monitoring of Lean, CIP and Six Sigma projects and initiatives at the production sites
  • Analysis of processes, value streams and workflows with regard to waste
  • Ensuring continuous improvement in and on the production system
  • Conducting workshops (e.g. Kaizen), training and education for employees
  • Ensuring global best practice sharing through workshops in the Group's Lean Network
  • Networking within the company to support digital operations initiatives, among others

Your Profile

  • Successful completion of a technical or business degree or, if applicable, further education (e.g., master craftsman) in the area of logistics/operations management/production
  • Min. 5 years of experience in the area of operational excellence in a logistics or production company
  • Enthusiasm for the Lean philosophy and in-depth understanding of the application of Lean methods to processes in the manufacturing sector
  • In-depth knowledge of operational excellence tools and methodologies (Lean, VSM, 6S, SOP, Six Sigma, TQM, etc.)
  • Very good IT skills (Excel, SAP, BI, MES)
  • Strong moderation and presentation skills as well as structured, goal- and team-oriented approach with communication and enthusiasm skills
  • Strong analytical skills and affinity for numbers in combination with a high cost awareness
  • Strong cross-functional project management experience
  • Fluent German and English as well as willingness to travel to international production sites on a regular basis
Professionals / Full-time Job-ID 2439P300

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 Profile

  • Completed studies in the field of information technology or training as an information technology clerk, IT specialist for system integration or comparable training.
  • At least 3 years of professional experience (support, monitoring and maintenance of IT systems)
  • Pleasure in qualified customer support
  • Very good knowledge of MS Windows server and client administration as well as virtualised server environments
  • Sound network knowledge / practical experience in switching and routing
  • Basic knowledge of firewall, backup, output management systems and telecommunication systems
  • Analytical and technical understanding combined with a structured way of working and strong problem-solving skills
  • Independent, solution-oriented and flexible way of working with a high sense of responsibility
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills as well as the willingness and ability to familiarise oneself with new topics
  • Very good German and good English skills
Professionals / Full-time Job-ID 2439P371

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 Profile

  • Completed studies in the field of mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering informatics, business informatics or comparable
  • Project management experience in classic and agile projects in the industrial IT environment (experience with MES and/or ERP systems, project management systems desirable)
  • Experience in complex IT projects for the modernisation of work processes
  • High IT affinity combined with hands-on mentality
  • Good analytical, conceptual and organisational skills
  • Strong communication skills, ability to work in a team and intercultural competence
  • Presentation and moderation experience
  • Entrepreneurial thinking and acting with strong service organisation skills
  • Occasional willingness to travel (globally) desirable
  • Very good written and spoken English skills
Key Market Management Düren, Germany
Professionals / Full-time Job-ID 2439P348

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 Profile

  • You have successfully completed a commercial or technical degree/training or have professional experience in this area or in this activity.
  • You have a commercial understanding and a high interest in technical applications and innovative technologies.
  • You have 3-5 years of professional experience in this market or in this activity
  • You approach others as an open and communicative team player
  • You are willing to travel nationally and internationally. You have the ability to recognise market trends and develop market-specific solutions in cooperation with others
  • Confident handling of MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
  • Knowledge of CRM and project management desirable
  • Due to the international orientation of the function, a very good command of English is required
Professionals / Full-time Job-ID 2439P365

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 Profile

  • You have successfully completed a commercial or technical degree/training or have professional experience in this area or in this activity.
  • You have a commercial understanding and a high interest in technical applications and innovative technologies.
  • You have 3-5 years of professional experience in this market or in this activity
  • You approach others as an open and communicative team player
  • You are willing to travel nationally and internationally. You have the ability to recognise market trends and develop market-specific solutions in cooperation with others
  • Confident handling of MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
  • Knowledge of CRM and project management desirable
  • Due to the international orientation of the function, a very good command of English is required
Students and Interns / Part-time Job-ID 2439P354

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 Profile

  • Enrolled student (min. 3rd semester) or first previous experience in the field of online marketing.
  • You should have at least 5 months time for an internship
  • High affinity to digital (online) topics
  • Basic knowledge of common graphics programmes (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Canva, GIMP) and CMS WordPress
  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills
  • Open personality and enjoys working in a team
  • Interdisciplinary thinking paired with an independent and structured way of working

Students and Interns / Part-time Job-ID 2439P335

Your Tasks

The Corporate Communications team at the main site in Düren has the task of communicating the identity and strategy of the global brand "GKD" both internally and externally. Internal corporate communications communicates current developments and strategic decisions to the global workforce via channels such as the employee magazine or the intranet. External corporate communication communicates to the outside world, e.g. via classic press work or online media, what the company stands for and how it wants to develop further.

  • Research, creation and maintenance of content on the corporate intranet
  • Support in the creation of the company magazine "weava"
  • Active participation in overall editorial planning, including development of own content and formats
  • Support in the organization and implementation of events and functions
  • Collaborate with employees across all international locations to ensure comprehensive communication

Your Profile

  • Studies, at least 3rd semester at a university or first previous editorial experience.
  • Whether you are a humanities graduate or a technician, the main thing is that you enjoy communication and editorial work.
  • Stylistically confident written and spoken German and English
  • Interdisciplinary and investigative thinking
  • Open personality, ability to work independently and initiative
  • High level of commitment, ability to work in a team and flexibility
Corporate Development Düren, Germany
Students and Interns / Part-time Job-ID 2439P287

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 Profile

  • Undergraduate studies, at least 4th semester at a university
  • Fields of study: Economics, industrial engineering
  • Initial work experience through previous internships is an advantage
  • German and English, both written and spoken, with a high degree of stylistic confidence
  • Confident with MS Office and strong affinity for new media
  • Interdisciplinary and analytical thinking
  • Open and communicative personality
  • Ability to work independently and show initiative
  • High level of commitment, ability to work in a team, and flexibility
Corporate Development Düren, Germany
Students and Interns / Part-time Job-ID 2439P281

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 Profile

  • Studies, at least 4th semester at a university
  • Fields of study: Economics, industrial engineering
  • Advantageous: Initial professional experience through previous internships or working student activities
  • Confident in written and spoken German and English
  • Confident handling of MS Office and high affinity to new media
  • Interdisciplinary and analytical thinking
  • Open and communicative personality
  • Ability to work independently and show initiative
  • High level of commitment, ability to work in a team and flexibility
Students and Interns / Full-time Job-ID 2439P197

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 Profile

  • Enrolled student (min. 4th semester)
  • advantageous: first experience through previous internships
  • Open and communicative personality
  • Ability to work independently and show initiative
  • High level of commitment, ability to work in a team, and flexibility
Process, Quality, Sustainability Düren, Germany
Students and Interns / Full-time Job-ID 2439P203

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 Profile

  • You are currently completing your studies and are enrolled in at least the 4th semester at a university or university of applied sciences.
  • Your field of study: economics, industrial engineering or process engineering
  • If you have already gained some work experience through previous internships in the areas of process, quality or production management, this is an advantage.
  • You feel confident in using MS Office
  • You also have a high affinity for new media
  • You enrich our team with your independent working style, initiative and open and communicative personality.
  • Stylistically confident spoken and written German and English round off your profile
Students and Interns / Full-time Job-ID 2439P209

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 Profile

  • Studies in (economic) engineering with a focus on production or textile technology
  • Knowledge in methods of process analysis and value stream mapping as well as lean management methods
  • Ideally, first practical experience in industrial companies in the aforementioned topics
  • MS Office skills 
Process, Quality, Sustainability Düren, Germany
Professionals / Full-time Job-ID 2439P156

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

Your Profile

  • You have a successfully completed technical Master's degree or diploma in business administration, industrial engineering, quality management, business informatics or a comparable qualification.
  • You have already gained several years of relevant professional experience in process and project management in an internationally active industrial or consulting company
  • You have expertise in leading cross-divisional international projects with a focus on quality and process management.
  • You have sound knowledge of management systems (ISO, IATF)
  • You are proficient in problem-solving techniques and methodological competence such as Six Sigma in quality management
  • You also have a high affinity for IT and are proficient in MS Office and systems such as ERP, MES, DMS and Q-Software.
  • You enrich our team with conceptual and implementation skills, a hands-on mentality, holistic thinking, good communication skills and team orientation.
Students and Interns / Part-time Job-ID 2439P168

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 Profile

  • Undergraduate studies, at least 4th semester at a university
  • Fields of study: Economics, industrial engineering
  • Initial professional experience through previous internships or working student activities is an advantage
  • German and English, both written and spoken, with a high degree of stylistic confidence
  • Confident with MS Office and strong affinity for new media
  • Interdisciplinary and analytical thinking
  • Open and communicative personality
  • Ability to work independently and show initiative
  • High level of commitment, ability to work in a team, and flexibility
Process, Quality, Sustainability Düren, Germany
Professionals / Full-time Job-ID 2439P132

Your Tasks

  • Maintaining and obtaining quality certificates within the framework of the integrated management system in accordance with ISO 9001/IATF16949, energy management ISO 50001, environmental management ISO 14001
  • Designing and setting up future management systems within the GKD Group
  • Further developing the existing process landscape
  • Controlling and maintaining guidelines and documented information
  • Planning and coordinating internal and external audits in the areas of ISO 9001/IATF16949, energy management ISO 50001, environmental management ISO 14001, and initiating and tracking corrective and improvement measures
  • Preparing and participating in the annual management review assessment
  • Monitoring and planning of project progress, process improvement measures, and quality assurance measures
  • Developing and maintaining Automotive SPICE compliant development processes and documented information
  • Managing and moderating customer meetings for potential analyses and in the context of non-conformities
  • Carrying out reviews during development

Your Profile

  • You have successfully completed a degree in engineering, technically oriented studies in economics, or a comparable qualification with a focus on quality management, environmental management, sustainability or other related qualifications
  • If you have at least two years of experience in quality management in the function of quality management representative, this is an advantage
  • You have at least two years of experience as an internal auditor for the current ISO regulations, in particular for the focus on IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 process auditor
  • You have experience in the area of integrated management systems (IMS)
  • You are familiar with the moderation of problem solving teams
  • You have already gained experience in managing projects in the aforementioned specialist areas
  • You are characterized by a high level of project identification, assertiveness, and a pronounced service orientation
  • You enrich our team with your high level of communication skills as well as a structured, independent way of working
  • Very good written and spoken English skills round off your profile
Shipping/Logistics Shipping Management Düren, Germany
Manager / Full-time Job-ID 2439P114

Your Tasks

  • Responsibility for shipping at our site in Düren
  • Disciplinary and functional management of our shipping team
  • Scheduling, coordinating and deadline monitoring of air, land, and sea transports
  • Ensuring compliance with customs and foreign trade law requirements
  • Advising and supporting the specialist departments in transport, foreign trade, and customs matters
  • Freight purchasing
  • Coordinating import shipments from non-EU countries
  • Invoicing and preparing accompanying documents for goods
  • Supporting the processing of letters of credit
  • Monitoring and adapting internal shipping guidelines

Your Profile

  • Completed commercial vocational training (industrial management assistant, forwarding agent, export agent) or comparable specialist training
  • At least five years of professional experience in a similar position at an ISO9001-certified industrial company
  • Initial leadership experience
  • Good specialist knowledge of customs and foreign trade law
  • Sound knowledge of freight purchasing, sales tax law, and processing letters of credit
  • Knowledge of shipping hazardous goods is an advantage
  • Good communication skills with internal and external contacts
  • Pronounced service orientation
  • Hands-on mentality
  • Good MS Office skills and experience in using an enterprise resource planning system (preferably SAP)
  • If possible, certified training in the procedures of export and import for goods and services with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK)
  • Good written and spoken German and English skills
Process, Quality, Sustainability Düren, Germany
Professionals / Full-time Job-ID 2439P90

Your Tasks

  • Planning and execution of internal and external audits (process, system and supplier audits)
  • Perform maturity analysis of processes and evaluation of possible risk potentials related to the project/the overall organization
  • Identification of optimization potentials as well as implementation of methods from the areas of Lean and Agile Management
  • Global responsibility for the harmonization of processes
  • Close cooperation with the supply chain team to uncover risk potentials in supply chains
  • Drive knowledge transfer between all GKD sites and best practice within the company

Your Profile

  • You have a successfully completed degree (e.g. business administration, (industrial) engineering) as well as relevant practical experience in quality management with auditing activities in a global environment
  • Sound knowledge of management systems (ISO 9001/14001/50001, IATF)
  • Project management skills as well as problem solving techniques and methodological competence (e.g. Six Sigma in quality management)
  • A high IT affinity, confident handling of MS-Office as well as systems such as ERP, MES, DMS, Q-Software
  • Fluent English and German and willingness to travel internationally
  • You enrich our team with conceptual and implementation strength, a hands-on mentality

Not found the right job for you? Then send us an unsolicited application!

Visionary People Wanted! Do you develop innovative ideas, strategies, and concepts for the future and push these forward with courage and enthusiasm? Do you inspire your colleagues and your environment with your power of persuasion? Do you like to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in? Then you’re very welcome here!

Your contribution counts. Whether you are a skilled worker, a commercial or technical specialist, or a manager, everyone contributes to our company’s success.

We look forward to receiving your application

Simply send it to us directly via our online application form. Of course this also works for your unsolicited application.

Do you still have questions?
Then please feel free to call us or send us a message via our contact form.

Sabine Küppers-Rößling
Director Global Human Resources

T +49 2421 803 148

Daria Born-Latta
HR Specialist Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

T +49 2421 803 432