Head of Operational Excellence Manufacturing (d/f/m)

What you´ll do

• Take responsibility for continuous improvement and the implementation of the Henkel Production System (HPS) at the site Wassertrüdingen

• Lead trainings and workshops to introduce tools such as Problem Solving and Centerline

• Analyze KPIs and develop strategies to increase efficiency

• Ensure compliance with global standards while taking local regulations into account

• Manage continuous improvement projects and create development plans for production staff

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and ensure progress within the Site Masterplan

• Represent the plant in the HPS network as part of the Site Leadership Team

What makes you a good fit

• Completed degree in industrial engineering or a comparable field

• At least 8 years of professional experience in a production environment, including initial leadership experience, ideally in FMCG

• Experience with systems such as IWS, TPM, Six Sigma, Manufacturing Excellence and Lean

• Proficient CAD skills (ideally AutoCAD)

• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel

• Assertiveness, initiative and a strong sense of responsibility, as well as excellent teamwork and communication skills

• Willingness to travel internationally (\~10%)

• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken

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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