Regional HPS Manager WE (d/f/m)

What you´ll do

• Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives as confident expert: Lead workshops involving all plant actors to increase the level of skills and autonomy of the production teams
• Capability Building: Coach on HPS activities and approaches in all pillars including on-the-floor activities
• Capture and disseminate current best practices worthy of reapplication
• Establish an integrated, seamless working relationship with plant manager and HPS manager, and the rest of the organization
• Develop leadership team and especially HPS managers; lead the network of HPS leaders within the region
• Track the progress cluster sites master plan and give appropriate advice, detect possible obstacles and escalates if needed
• Work closely with HPS team to develop and implement standards to the community
• Seek permanently state of the art solutions from external world which could make a difference for Henkel

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in Operational Excellence or Continuous Improvement in manufacturing environment, preferably FMCG
• Experience working in managing multi-site/regional initiatives and kaizens
• Best in class continuous improvement experience, e.g., Toyota Production System, and in Lean tools including but not limited to process mapping, value stream mapping, Kanban, Kaizen, Jidoka, TPM, and use of automation in world class facilities
• Open mind and “humble” to learn, Strong entrepreneurial and team spirit. Excellent time management, analytical, problem-solving, logical thinking skills. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Perseverance, ability to work under pressure. High level of commitment
• Fluent in English (additional European languages a plus)
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% mainly within the Western Europe region

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
• Globally 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.

JOB ID: 25081076

Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf

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