About this Position
What you´ll do
- Act as the global subject matter expert for mixing technologies and processes, defining standards, guiding technology selection, and ensuring best-practice deployment across the global manufacturing network
- Lead the technology and investment assessments for strategic capital investments projects
- Partner with R&D and supply Chain innovation teams and define the technology and the investment for innovation projects
- Support commissioning, qualification and all Vertical startup activities for new equipment and manufacturing lines including FAT & SAT
- Define and maintain global standards, technical guidelines, and best practices for mixing processes across all categories
- Contribute to global digital transformation and sustainability objectives through the standardization, optimization, and continuous improvement of mixing processes and technologies
- Support global sustainability initiatives through reductions in waste, energy consumption, water usage, and raw material losses
- Partner with Procurement to identify, assess, and qualify OEMs and strategic suppliers, ensuring alignment with global mixing technology standards and business requirements
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline, Master's degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a regional /global engineering or a manufacturing role
- Demonstrated expertise in mixing technology and operations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and change management skills
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence methodologies
- Fluent English skills and willingness to travel up to 10-15%
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
- MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
- CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
- Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.
Note: The email address you provide during the application process may also be used in later stages (e.g. for contract execution via digital tools). Please ensure that only you have access to this mailbox and that you can securely receive confidential information through it.
Manager Global Engineering (d/f/m) in Düsseldorf Arbeitgeber: Henkel
Henkel ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern in Süddeutschland ein flexibles Arbeitsmodell mit hybriden Arbeitsformen und umfangreichen Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten bietet. Die Unternehmenskultur fördert Vielfalt und Inklusion, während umfassende Gesundheits- und Altersvorsorgeprogramme sowie ein Aktienkaufplan die finanzielle Sicherheit und das Wohlbefinden der Mitarbeiter unterstützen. Hier hast du die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen Umfeld zu arbeiten und deine Karriere durch spannende Projekte im technischen Vertrieb voranzutreiben.
