Manager Global Engineering (d/f/m)
Henkel group Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
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About the role
Act as the global subject matter expert for mixing technologies, defining standards, and guiding strategic capital investment projects across the manufacturing network. Collaborate with R&D and supply chain teams to drive digital transformation, sustainability objectives, and continuous improvement of mixing processes.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Process, or Industrial) with a Master's degree preferred. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in a global engineering or manufacturing role with expertise in mixing technology.
Benefits
Full description
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.
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