Production Department Manager (d/f/m)

About this Position

What youll do

• Leads entire plant cell/department
• Strong role-model in safety, quality and ongoing delivery of the high standards
• Owning in process and output measures of the Cell (output KPIs: safety, quality, operational excellence, productivity and cost) (In-process KPIs: qualification level, DMS execution, loss elimination, maintenance)
• Builds the business: ongoing improvement and projects execution
• Builds the organization: builds and develops the team. Develops the leaders of others in his/her organization
• Implements Lean manufacturing according the Henkel standards (HPS) as a way of work in his/her Cell/team
• Strives for ongoing improvement: implementing of the best industry practices, Self and team development

What makes you a good fit

• Master degree in technical field
• 3 years of relevant professional experience in a production leadership position
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)/Food industry, understanding of mixing processes, sequence and dosage, experience in Batch and production control is strong advantage
• Good understanding of Hygiene and Quality topics
• Technically savvy
• Strong practical Lean manufacturing / Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) / Integrated Work Systems (IWS) skills
• Fluent language skills in German and English

Some perks of joining Henkel

• 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.