Job Description

Quality - Lab Technician (Plasterboard) - Ras Al Khaimah

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 Knauf GCC 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

42,000 team members

in

96 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 GCC is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a heritage in Gypsum manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 96 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 Ras Al Khaimah as

Quality - Lab Technician (Plasterboard)

.

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?


As a Quality Lab Technician for plasterboard, you will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring product quality throughout the production process. This includes analyzing samples at various production stages, maintaining ISO documentation, and reporting quality parameters daily. You will conduct lab tests to meet international and company standards, evaluate raw materials, and propose process improvements to maintain quality standards. Additionally, you will coordinate with the production team, perform competitor product analysis, and ensure compliance with safety, 5S, and Continuous Improvement (CI) practices. Maintaining a clean and organized workspace and contributing to process enhancements are key aspects of this role.

What you'll be doing:

Read production plan and make yourself aware about the last production trends via shift report, mixer report, dryer temperature, product quality and recipe in advance, to evaluate the production specifications and discuss with the team before starting up. Ensure and monitor the product quality standard in the Line and Inside Laboratory. Take sample and analyse quality parameters at each step through the process (Calcination station, Mizer station, Shehear station, Take off station) and Joint Compound process. Fill the necessary ISO documents at each station and report any quality issues. Enter the shift report in the excel file for each product on daily basis and ensure the soft copy and hard copy are matching. Every new start up and/or major adjustments in recipe, double check the shear parameters (wet bonding, dimensions and weight). Reporting all quality details in the shift report daily. Propose changes in recipe and process to ensure quality standard. Recheck the quality of hold pallets like start-up pallets, trial pallets, etc. Rechecking of randomly selected pallets together with shift leader to ensure appearance of the board. Recording all trails, experiment data and test results. Control all supplied raw materials according to the quality standard. All monthly tests must be carried out till the beginning of the following month. Performance of lab test according to different test methods like Breaking load, core Cohesion, water absorption etc. to ensure the given specification by the international standard as well as for Knauf standard are achieved. Test and analyse competitor products. Pallets which will be reclaimed from logistics department need to be checked and confirmed before hand over to production. Coordinate with production team for drop test for dry and liquid additives after every new line start (after shutdown). Income material control (Buckets, Line stone, Additives, etc.) Organising and storing chemicals/additives according to safety instruction. Follow up with production team (Joint compound) to follow quality and process parameters. Observe and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Attendance is required of one of the 3 level meetings of Continuous Improvement (CI). Maintain and follow Continuous Improvement (CI). Ensure weekly 5s audit. Ensure to keep his/her workplace clean after each shift. Maintain and follow 5S in all workstations or any such improvement plans as decided by the company. Ensure K-values culture. Share and submit your improvement ideas via Kaizen forms.

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:

Minimum 3 years' experience. Education qualification: Min Diploma. Accuracy and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. Good math and computer application proficiency (MS Office). Open to working flexible shifts. Capable of performing occasional heavy lifting as needed.

We'll provide:

A competitive salary Benefits

What happens next?

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 within 10 working days.