Full-Time
Quality Manager / Head of Laboratory
Kronospan
1,001-5,000 employees
Online platform for wood-based panel sourcing
No salary listed
Steinheim, Germany
In Person
Bachelor's
 Manufacturing Quality & Test (1) |
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- A completed technical vocational qualification combined with studies focused on technician or quality engineering is ideal.
- Professional experience is desirable, ideally including initial leadership experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency with common laboratory analytical methods and equipment.
- Strong sense of responsibility and a structured, careful working approach.
- Strong communication and leadership skills when dealing with employees, colleagues, authorities, and external parties.
- Good written and spoken English skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Lead the laboratory technically and disciplinarily, managing two employees.
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor daily laboratory operations and production-accompanying sample analyses.
- Ensure the quality, accuracy, and timely completion of all analyses.
- Create, maintain, and further develop laboratory documentation, test reports, and internal work instructions.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements, internal quality standards, and relevant standards.
- Manage the maintenance, calibration, and procurement of laboratory equipment and materials.
- Further develop analytical methods and optimize laboratory processes.
- Process complaints.
- Participate actively in complaint meetings and customer visits.
- Complete daily reporting.
- Serve as the water protection officer in accordance with the German Water Resources Act.
- Act as a contact person for authorities, supervisory offices, and external testing bodies.
- Professional experience, ideally including initial leadership experience.
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
- EIB's €146 million loan funds solar, storage, and electric vehicles across CEE sites.
- Kronospan's Milan Design Week 2026 launch strengthens premium brand visibility among specifiers.
- The ZG Timber and Hexion deals broaden product mix and secure additional production assets.
What critics are saying
- Kronospan Bulgaria still faces an unresolved shutdown order, with merits hearing set June 15, 2026.
- Chirk residents sued Kronospan over dust, noise, and odour; appeals remain possible.
- The La Grande and Sebeș acquisitions stretch integration and capital discipline through 2026.
What makes Kronospan unique
- Kronospan added Milan and Athens design centers in 2026, deepening architect access.
- Its 2025-2026 acquisitions expanded North American and Romanian manufacturing capacity.
- Kronospan pairs wood-based panels with decors, samples, and specification support globally.
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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
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↓ -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. ...