Kronospan
Online platform for wood-based panel sourcing
Junior Teamleiter Instandhaltung
About the job
- Completed technical vocational training with further qualification as a Meister or Techniker, or a university degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a similar field.
- Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrate commitment, and work flexibly.
- A hands-on mindset, ambition, and an independent working style.
- Empathy and assertiveness.
- Lead the mechanical department responsible for the maintenance, repair, and servicing of all production equipment.
- Plan staffing and manage personnel.
- Coordinate the deployment of external service providers.
- Plan and coordinate maintenance and repair work.
- Create and optimize maintenance plans.
- Take responsibility for costs.
About the company
Kronospan Express is an online portal for architects and specification professionals worldwide, offering a broad selection of wood-based panels for furniture, interior design, and exterior surfaces. The platform provides product information, samples, and support to answer aesthetic or durability questions, helping designers specify Kronospan materials in projects. Its products are distributed via a global range of decors and surface finishes, with a focus on contemporary and future-oriented architectural panels. The platform differentiates itself by serving professionals at a global scale with a unified decor range, easy access to samples and technical information, and a commitment to continuous improvement in surface materials. The company’s goal is to meet the evolving needs of designers, architects, and craftsmen while generating revenue through the sale of its wood-based panel products and related offerings.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$160.6M
Headquarters
Jičín, Czechia
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The EIB committed €146 million on March 18, 2026 for solar and EVs.
- Kronospan bought Hexion’s La Grande plant and Sebeș sawmill in late 2025.
- Its June 2026 Carrefour du Bois showcase kept the brand visible with specifiers and designers.
What critics are saying
- Bulgaria’s Supreme Administrative Court upheld a Veliko Tarnovo shutdown order, February 2026.
- Romanian prosecutors charged Kronospan subsidiaries over alleged toxic-emissions concealment, September 2026.
- If environmental enforcement spreads, plant disruptions can cascade into contract losses and layoffs.
What makes Kronospan unique
- Kronospan pairs panel production with resins and surfaces after Nordalim, 2025.
- Its global decor platform standardizes finishes for architects across furniture and interiors.
- Kronospan sells technically advanced boards using recycled wood, residue, and low-grade roundwood.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Performance Bonus
Meal Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Training Programs
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↓ -1%2 year growth
↓ -1%The European Investment Bank is lending €146 million to Kronospan, a major European wood-based panel producer, to reduce emissions and enhance energy independence across Central and Eastern Europe. The funding will support solar photovoltaic installations at production sites in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, alongside battery storage systems and the replacement of fossil-fuelled vehicles with electric alternatives. Most investments will occur in EU cohesion regions. The project aligns with the EU's REPowerEU initiative and climate action goals whilst strengthening the supply chain for sustainable building materials. EIB Vice-President Karl Nehammer said the investment will help Kronospan cut emissions, lower energy costs and maintain global competitiveness whilst supporting European jobs and innovation.
As of 1 July, Danish particleboard manufacturer Kronospan ApS has also acquired the 50% stake in Nordalim A/S previously held by Norwegian company Dynea A/S. ...