We are seeking a visionary and hands-on leader to design, deploy, and sustain a world-class Henkel Production System (HPS) and Maintenance strategy across all global sites. Set the vision & roadmap for the Henkel Production System and Maintenance strategy, aligned with Adhesives Operations objectives.
Lead global teams of lean and maintenance experts, mentoring regional leaders and building a culture of operational excellence.
Deploy a global OE framework integrating Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and modern best practices, tailored to local site maturity.
Build a culture of CI across the E2E value chain, embedding equipment ownership, structured problem-solving, and lean leadership behaviors.
Develop people & skills, including global operator skill programs, lean/maintenance training, certifications, and capability roadmaps.
Standardize daily management systems, problem-solving routines, and workplace practices (5S, Kaizen, visual management).
Ensure equipment reliability through autonomous & preventive maintenance, CMMS use, structural loss elimination, and spare parts optimization.
Leverage digital enablers (IoT, real-time dashboards, connected worker platforms) with IT to scale lean and predictive maintenance.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing and continuous improvement roles – ideally at global, regional and local level
Proven success in designing and deploying a global production system or lean transformation program. Experience in successfully designing and deploying an operational excellence framework across global manufacturing operations is a big plus
Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and structured problem solving methodologies (e.g., Experience with / leading Digital Manufacturing technologies deployment and their application in operational excellence.
Strong change management and cross-cultural leadership skills; Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with a hands-on, shop-floor orientation.
Lean, Six Sigma certifications
Certifications such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional)
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
~ Disability Insurance
~ Health Insurance
~ Canteen discount
~30 days of holidays
~ Company car/ car allowance.