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What drives us

To shape our future, we need people with foresight and a sense of adventure – pioneers and visionaries who have the courage to break new ground. We’re convinced that self-determination, teamwork and responsibility unlock the best solutions. In a culture of respect and cooperation, you can grow and realize ideas. Shape a better future with us.

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Our values

We encourage the commitment and passion of our employees. For us, drive, responsibility and assertiveness are important attributes. Even more important is the ability to engage with other people – because we can only solve today’s challenges by working together. We therefore give high priority to respecting, valuing and trusting others.

Find out more about values
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What leadership means to us

At Kuraray, leaders don’t simply set an example: they also shape our culture and play a key role in our transformation. Customer focus, trust, people orientation, inspiration and courage are important qualities. We therefore select our managers carefully and offer training, coaching and mentoring programmes to support them. Regular feedback makes sure that we are moving in the right direction. That enables us to develop and empower tomorrow’s talents so that together we can make a difference.

 

Our leadership guidelines
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What you can expect if you work for us

Work-life balance and health

Fostering employees health is very important to Kuraray. We want to keep our employees healthy. Therefore, we offer our employees with a range of health benefits.
 

  • Hybrid working model with 40 percent remote working per year
  • Flexible working hours
  • Occupational health management
Work-life balance and health

Pay and social benefits

We benefit from your work and that should pay off for you too. Alongside the attractive rates of pay agreed for the German chemical industry, we offer many fringe benefits.
 

  • Attractive pay package based on the collective agreement for the German chemical industry
  • Company pension plan and supplementary insurance
  • Nursing care insurance
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Professional and personal development

The personal and professional development of our employees is important to us. Whether you are just starting out your career or already have many years’ experience, we offer a range of opportunities for further development.
 

  • Extensive opportunities for continuing professional development
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Foreign assignments
Personal and professional development of Kuraray employees is important to us.

Culture and collaboration

Working for Kuraray means being part of a community. We have a tradition of commitment and social responsibility. That includes company events to foster community spirit and involvement in social projects.'
 

  • Respectful working environment
  • Modern leadership culture
  • Flat hierarchies
Working for Kuraray means being part of a community.
Kuraray Opportunities

Your opportunity: vacancies at Kuraray

We’re always looking for talented new employees who are interested in working with us to make the world a little better. Discover our current vacancies and become part of our team.

Vacancies

We’re happy to answer your questions Just contact us if you have any questions. We’re happy to help!

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Katja Steinacher
HR, responsible for recruiting at our Frankfurt and 
Hattersheim sites.
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Achim Püschel
HR, responsible for recruiting at our Troisdorf site.
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