Regional Technical Controlling Engineer KNAUF ; Center Office

Overview

Regional Technical Controlling Engineer

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 the Regional Technical Team 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 90 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 META 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 90 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 Ankara, Türkiye as a Regional Technical Controlling 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?

• Support the achievement of company and regional objectives by closely monitoring technical performance, operational efficiency, and investment effectiveness across regional plants, in close collaboration with plant management, finance, and technical teams.
• Monitor and analyze monthly technical and production KPIs across regional plants.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data inputs received from plants; challenge deviations and investigate root causes of KPI fluctuations.
• Prepare and publish monthly and quarterly technical performance reports, translating plant-level data into clear, actionable insights for regional and global stakeholders.
• Conduct cost analyses, savings calculations, and optimization studies with a strong focus on energy efficiency and cost optimization.
• Support investment planning, budgeting, and feasibility studies (new products, raw materials, technologies, or investments), considering plant suitability and regional priorities.
• Support HSE-related technical evaluations in coordination with local and regional teams.
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, HSE, Sustainability, Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Production teams across the region.
• Serve as a key interface between finance, factory management, and technical functions, especially during reporting, budgeting, and investment cycles.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations for regional and global meetings, ensuring clarity and decision-oriented reporting.

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 Engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred).
• 3–4 years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or technical operations in global environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into insights.
• High attention to detail, particularly in reporting, KPI tracking, and data accuracy.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint); experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to work cross-functionally with plant and regional teams.
• Strong prioritization skills, resilience, and ability to manage multiple topics simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent command of English, enabling effective communication with regional and global teams.
• Based in Ankara or willing to relocate; international travel required.

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application as soon as possible.