Introduction to Core Business

CALLING ALL CORE BUSINESS PEOPLE!

If you want a new challenge in a core business area such as finance or marketing, take a look at what we have to offer.

If you are excited by opportunities to expand your experience and try something new, take a look at Knauf.

Are you always seeking new ways to grow your career and your personal skills? If you are then we want to hear from you.

We believe that every individual has the power to impact change, whether it be at the level of improving a daily task or in the collective work we can do to secure a sustainable future for our world. We want people who aren’t satisfied to settle. This is the energy and ambition we need within our core business functions.

Our core business functions are the central nervous system of our company, each specialism bringing their unique skills to help drive the business forward and keep customers’ needs front and centre.

Our core business functions include:

People / HR and Communication
Customer and Technical Service
Audit, Legal or Procurement
Commercial Excellence, Digital or Product Management
Sustainability, HSE & CI
Finance and Controlling
Corporate Strategy
R&D
General Management & Support functions
Supply Chain Management
Sales & Marketing

Do you like the idea of...

Global career opportunities
Directly influencing the customer experience
Always learning and self-improving
Working in a friendly, inclusive environment
Being involved in leading the change to sustainable manufacturing
Enjoy stable pay and benefits

FOR ANY STAGE OF YOUR CAREER

Fresh graduates
Experienced hires
New career path or next level progression

Everyone sees opportunity differently, we are all at different stages of our careers with different qualities to offer and different reasons for working and we are in a privileged position at Knauf to have to the scale, variety and growth to be able to embrace that cross-section.

Fresh Graduates

Are you at the start of your career, eager to solve problems with innovative technical solutions, and driven by a passion for learning? Consider applying for LEAP, our Management Trainee program! From day one, you’ll step into a real role with genuine responsibilities, and have the opportunity to rotate through various departments to gain a well-rounded understanding of our business. LEAP offers two distinct tracks tailored to your career goals: Manufacturing and Commercial. This program is designed to fast-track your career and prepare you for leadership roles. Bring your energy, creativity, and ideas to tackle real-world challenges. Learn more about LEAP here.
Mid-Career or returning after a career break

Bring your skills and expertise into an environment which will nurture your talent and help you to thrive with global opportunities and exciting, innovative projects. Our strong values mean we provide equal opportunity and a stable, trust-worthy environment to all and we encourage you to find your own balance and goals. We value the individual; your potential, your talent and your needs. Combine this with an enjoyable, friendly workplace and you’ve got a solid career move!
Late-Career or Senior Management

Our global position as a leader in our sector and our 90+ years of history have only been possible by embracing the knowledge and skills of those with many years of experience. We see opportunity in everyone, and we encourage anyone with passion and commitment to apply for roles. Self-development should be embraced at any age, and we look to you to help guide those around you, as well as continue your own learning journey. Our stable foundations and competitive compensation and reward packages are an attractive pull for many.

HEAR IT DIRECTLY FROM OUR PEOPLE

Customer Service is not only my favorite job but also gives me opportunity to learn and achieve result in customer centricity to be best supplier. This is the place that I have been growing up to build up my career aspiration as well as loyalty for more than 17 years. Thank you, my dearest Knauf family!

Thuy Chu

Customer Service Manager, Vietnam
I had the chance to grow professionally and personally while working for Knauf Indonesia due to strategic projects including branding activation. By embracing the humanity or menschlichkeit value, I have supportive coworkers. In fact, I still had the chance to pursue my MBA program's postgraduate courses while I was employed by Knauf.

Dimada Rubioctary

Brand Specialist, Indonesia

WE LOOK AFTER YOU

As a private company with deep family values and heritage, we take the responsibility of offering a stable, safe and enjoyable working environment very seriously. We plan for the long-term, taking no decision lightly and always consider our resilience and capacity to ride the economic waves of global business.

As a decentralised business, you will find that the culture in each of our businesses and at each of our locations is specific to local needs and influences. We want you to feel at home and enjoy your work and so we prioritise your well-being and holistic safety, with each location tailoring its offering.

You can find out more about each of our businesses and their own specific culture on their dedicated career websites.