Shape your professional future with GKD

Your contribution counts. Every contribution counts. Regardless of what point in your career you are currently at. Shape your future together with us and support our global teams.

Do you want to take the
next step in your career?

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.

Do you have questions about application documents or want to know how your application will proceed? You can find all the answers in our FAQ section.

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 2439P554

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 Profile

  • You have successfully completed a commercial apprenticeship or degree, preferably in marketing, or have relevant professional experience (at least three years in an industrial company)
  • You are experienced in project management and in managing external partners (e.g. printers, translation service providers, etc.)
  • You have a problem-solving-oriented and well-structured way of working in combination with a certain degree of "hands-on mentality"
  • You are able to drive forward several topics and tasks simultaneously without losing sight of the goal
  • You enjoy contributing new ideas and impulses and supporting others
  • You have good knowledge of social media (especially LinkedIn) as well as content and community maintenance
  • Your strong communication skills and textual confidence round off your profile
Professionals / Full-time Job-ID 2439P551

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 Profile

  • You have successfully completed a degree in psychology or a comparable subject (sociology, business administration with a focus on human resources, etc.) and ideally have practical experience in the field of learning and development
  • You are experienced in dealing with questionnaire construction and evaluation
  • You have a strong service orientation and a very structured way of working
  • You are a team player with strong communication skills and have no problems communicating in German and English
  • We expect you to be confident with the common MS Office tools
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

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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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

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