Jobs at Kronospan

Lead UK specification strategy and a team of Regional Specification Managers to drive specifications for Kronospan products. Build relationships with architects, designers, contractors and distributors, provide technical guidance, manage projects from specification to completion, deliver presentations/CPDs, maintain CRM and reporting, and generate demand that converts into sales through the distribution network.

Operate and support wood panel manufacturing processes across shift patterns, maintaining production standards, safety, and efficiency. Participate in training, follow health and safety procedures, and help optimize plant and machinery to meet customer quality expectations and production targets.

Lead month- and year-end close, prepare journals, reconciliations and consolidated financial statements, own Board and group reporting, manage Capex/fixed assets and loan schedules, coordinate external audits, ensure audit readiness and drive control improvements.

Manage full-cycle recruiting: source, screen, interview, and hire candidates; run skills assessments and selection processes; coordinate post-offer checks; partner with schools and community colleges; manage sourcing program execution and high-volume requests; monitor social media recruiting trends and maintain ATS and HR database records.

Operate and maintain flooring packaging line equipment, perform profiling and packaging tasks, conduct routine cleaning and preventive maintenance, monitor quality, use computer systems to track orders, document and resolve production issues, assist maintenance and installation as needed, and follow all safety procedures.

Oversee daily process operations and supervise Process Technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. Coordinate with Maintenance to minimise downtime, lead continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma, 5S), conduct root cause analysis on deviations, monitor KPIs, drive quality and HS&E compliance, provide training/coaching, and implement corrective actions to standardise processes and improve performance.

Manage the Corporate Finance team to deliver market analysis, financial reporting, modelling and business plans. Support acquisitions, due diligence, financing, and prepare executive presentations and ad hoc competitor/supplier reports to inform strategic decisions.

Sell and promote the companys decor range to international furniture sourcing companies and key B2B customers. Advise on decor, colour and material concepts, prepare presentations, support project-specific solutions, collaborate with internal teams, analyse market and colour trends, build client relationships, and travel regularly to support international projects and fairs.

Lead and manage daily operation and maintenance of the on-site energy centre (biomass boilers and CHP), ensuring continuous heat and power supply, regulatory compliance, safety, team leadership, contractor oversight, performance monitoring, cost control, and delivery of efficiency and decarbonisation initiatives.

Promote and present the company's decor range to international B2B furniture customers, develop decor concepts and tailored solutions, deliver product and design presentations, analyze market and colour trends, support internal teams, build client relationships, and travel regularly to support international projects.

Create and maintain weekly/daily production schedules, manage inventory and material availability, raise purchase orders, analyse consumption, prepare reports, and liaise with Production, Sales, and Supply Chain to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and compliance with company standards.

Join the MDF and Particleboard production teams as an Operations Apprentice. Learn end-to-end production processes, operate equipment, develop problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills, and complete BTEC Level 3 and Level 3 NVQ qualifications while gaining hands-on manufacturing experience.

Perform IT audits across infrastructure and systems: review access rights, security controls, contingency plans; identify and assess IT risks; ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR); create and document audit processes and findings; recommend and support implementation of IT controls.

Support HR initiatives including developing and delivering training for production sites, managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding, ensuring policy compliance, and preparing HR reports for management.

Promote and present decor collections to international furniture sourcing customers, develop tailored decor concepts, support project-specific solutions, analyze market and colour trends, collaborate with internal teams, build client relationships, and travel regularly to support international projects and presentations.

Provide high‑level bilingual (English/German) executive support: manage senior diaries and inboxes, prepare agendas and minutes (German/English), translate verbally and in writing, produce presentations, correspondence and reports, liaise with global sites, and travel internationally as required.

Support the Production Manager to run a high-volume automated Melamine Facing department. Promote LEAN, Kaizen and 5S; work with shift supervisors to meet production, quality and safety targets; identify and implement process improvements; coach supervisors and collaborate with engineering, maintenance and quality to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.

Lead and mentor the internal audit team, execute the audit plan, perform risk assessments, advise on control improvements, support M&A financial due diligence, and ensure compliance with company policies while collaborating with senior management and business units.

Manage day-to-day operations of a wood recycling centre, including staffing, compliance, waste processing optimisation, budgeting, reporting, supplier/customer liaison, and H&S oversight to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable operations.

Support internal audits by assessing controls, compliance, and management procedures. Prepare benchmarks, guidelines and policies, deliver trainings, and review findings with lead auditors and senior management to drive improvements.