Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment. 

We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members.

"Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community”

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Company paid life insurance
• Vacation time to enjoy getting away
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available! 

Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!

About the Role:

Join a dynamic team where innovation meets impact! As a leader in the Process Department, you’ll drive continuous improvement, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in manufacturing. You’ll design and implement cutting-edge equipment modifications that boost production capabilities and elevate quality standards. Take charge of transformative process improvement projects, leveraging advanced Six Sigma tools and techniques to solve complex challenges and optimize performance. This is your opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing while making a tangible difference every day!

• Collaborate with Plant Management and cross-functional teams to identify process bottlenecks, conduct root cause analyses, and implement impactful process improvements across the organization.
• Maintain seamless process operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing project, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Lead transformative projects to optimize end-to-end processes, including setup, validation, and audit measurement systems, ensuring measurable business impact.
• Resolve quality challenges by identifying issues, evaluating solutions, implementing action plans, and allocating necessary resources.
• Lead and inspire the Plant Engineering Team, driving innovation and operational excellence.
• Communicate key initiatives and updates to the Manager of Plant Operations, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Drive productivity and process improvement projects that align with broader business initiatives.
• Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement by conducting quality awareness sessions and delivering Six Sigma Belt training programs.
• Coach project teams to meet certification requirements and achieve quality and process improvement objectives.
• Contribute to team success by delivering results that align with organizational goals and priorities.
• Stay at the forefront of industry advancements by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, building personal networks, and benchmarking state-of-the-art practices.
• Drives the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
• Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
• Instills an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.

Business Acumen: Understands the business and makes decisions to navigate it successfully. Has the potential to grow knowledge and expertise.  

• Market Analysis – Understands market trends and competitive dynamics.  
• Strategic Thinking - Navigates complex business environments and creates strategies to reach company goals.  Envisions future scenarios and makes decisions that align with the company’s overall objectives.  Prioritizes and adapts to meet goals and execute strategic action plans.  
• Problem-Solving - Develops practical solutions to solve problems.  Handles unexpected or challenging situations in an effective way.  Determines the source of an issue and comes to a viable solution.   
• Analytical Thinking - Gathers, collects, and analyzes data and forms connections and makes decisions.  Sees problems or scenarios from different perspectives.   
• Leadership - Guides team, making pivotal decisions, and fostering a productive work environment.  Inspires and motivates employees, improves team performance, and ensures alignment with the company’s vision, values, and goals.  Leads change by creating plans, managing resistance, and communicating the need for change.  
• Effective Communication - Articulates ideas, collaborates with others, and facilitates clear and concise exchanges of information.  Builds relationships. Manages conflicts.    

Financial Acumen: has a basic understanding and uses financial data to make informed decisions. Has the potential to grow knowledge and expertise.  

• Understands financial concepts and processes and makes informed decisions to maximize profits and decrease loss.  
• Understands financial performance metrics such as EBITDA.  
• Analyzes and interprets relevant financial reports and statements.  
• Prepares, implements, and manages budgets and make informed financial decisions.   
• Manages financial indicators. 
• Determines if cost or investments are worth pursuing and influences approval based on the benefits it would bring the plant and company. 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field
• Lean Six Sigma training/certification preferred

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a Process Engineer in an industrial manufacturing environment 
• Minimum three (3) years of experience leading/supervising/managing high-performance teams in a similar environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, mentor, and develop others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong ability to establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and hold direct reports accountable for consistently achieving goals.
• Exceptional team motivator with the ability to energize and inspire teams to deliver innovative, high-impact solutions.
• Decisive and strategic thinker with the ability to make quick, well-informed decisions that drive positive organizational outcomes.
• Skilled in identifying problems and process improvement opportunities, coupled with the ability to develop and implement creative, effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present ideas and information effectively to diverse audiences, including customers and all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines under limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10% of the time as needed to support organizational goals.
• Strong knowledge of machinery, including its design, functionality, and practical applications.

It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.