Quality Management and Continuous Improvement Engineer - Izmit

Knauf Gips KG; Başiskele; On-site; TRY 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Knauf Gips KG is seeking a Quality Management & Continuous Improvement Engineer for its İzmit Plant in Turkey. This role involves planning and ensuring the effectiveness of the ISO 9001 quality management system and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Industrial Engineering and at least 2 years of related experience.

You will also conduct audits, coordinate training, and facilitate compliance with standards like ISO and TSE. Fluency in English and proficiency in MS Office are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as Management Representative for ISO 9001.
• Basic training in ISO 9001 and ISO 45001.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Conduct audits for compliance with established rules.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Fluent in English

Proficient in MS Office applications

Team-oriented with strong leadership skills

Problem-solving techniques knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Tools

QDMS program

JMP/Minitab

Job description

Quality Management & Continuous Improvement Engineer – Izmit

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within İzmit Plant could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 43,500 team members in 98 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Türkiye is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 30-year heritage in high quality, market-leading gypsum building products manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 98 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Izmit Plant as Quality Management & Continuous Improvement Engineer.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan and coordinate the effectiveness and continuity of the ISO 9001 quality management system implemented in our company; ensure the creation, implementation, and maintenance of the necessary processes for the systems
• Prepare and periodically execute plans for internal and external (customer and supplier) audits
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with established rules and procedures within factory workflows
• Ensure successful implementation of improvement projects and measurement of their results
• Provide internal trainings on continuous improvement methodologies such as corrective actions and suggestion systems; promote and expand their use
• Evaluate process change requests from departments and ensure required actions are taken by coordinating all parties through the system
• Keep processes continuously up to date; maintain regular communication with process owners, be informed of necessary changes in a timely manner, and ensure process adjustments are made accordingly
• Ensure on-site implementation of structured flows (5S, A3, Kaizen, Visual Management, SQCDPE, Standard Work)
• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of quality system trainings; ensure effectiveness through evaluations; support other departments with training
• Coordinate the preparation of all quality system documents and ensure continuity by identifying and managing revision needs
• Assess risks and opportunities, report corrective actions, and follow up on their effectiveness
• Coordinate and track correspondence to respond to customer requests (documents, certificates, declarations, questionnaires, etc.)
• Represent the company during audits and support factory processes (system audits, product audits, product surveillance audits, etc.)
• Ensure the preparation of technical files related to CE certifications and carry out the relevant markings
• Monitor and maintain the currency of TSE (Turkish Standards Institution) standards and internal company standards
• Monitor departmental targets tracked by the units; take necessary measures and report when deviations occur
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by conducting necessary analyses and reporting
• Actively participate in the customer complaint process managed by the customer service unit and lead root cause analysis efforts by bringing together different departments

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don\'t already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering (preferred)
• Received basic training in ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ISO 45001, as well as internal auditor and documentation training; experienced in establishing integrated management systems
• At least 2 years of experience serving as Management Representative for ISO 9001 quality management systems
• Fluent in English (speaking, writing, and comprehension)
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Preferably an active user of the QDMS program
• Preferably experienced with JMP/Minitab and ability to work with SPC methodology.
• Preferably holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Knowledgeable about problem-solving techniques
• Team-oriented with strong leadership, representation, and communication skills
• For male candidates: completion of mandatory military service