Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Head of HPS Americas
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Head of HPS Americas
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About this position
About this Position
At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop What makes you a good fit. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.
What you´ll do
- Coaches on HPS activities and approaches in all pillars including on-the-floor activities
- Acts as assessor of integrated activity implementation, calibrates standards with the leadership team
- Participates in all phase assessments to provide a calibrated and objective viewpoint
- Captures and disseminates current best practices worthy of reapplication
- Establishes an integrated, seamless working relationship with plant manager and HPS manager, and the rest of the organization
- Develops leadership team and especially HPS managers; leads the network of HPS leaders within the region
- Diagnoses activities and identifies technical know-how and organizational behaviors that are barriers to implementation
- Tracks the progress cluster sites master plan and gives appropriate advice, detects possible obstacles and escalates if needed
- Works closely with HPS team to develop and implement standards to the community
- Supports dev-t of methodologies, systems, tools that support the increase of OEE, reduction of maintenance costs, improvement of SHEQ KPIs
- Leads workshops involving all plant actors to increase the level of skills and autonomy of the production teams
- Seeks permanently state of the art solutions from external world which could make a difference for Henkel Audits site implementation of HPS to ensure the highest standard of effectiveness
What makes you a good fit
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or related field), Business Administration, or Operations Management. Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in manufacturing operations or supply chain, with at least 5 years in a senior Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence role.
- Technical Knowledge: Demonstrable expertise in Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including Value Stream Mapping, 5S, and A3 problem-solving. Excellent leadership, team building, and interpersonal communication skills. Proven ability to manage complex projects and facilitate continuous improvement workshops/events.
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt required; Master Black Belt preferred). Project Management Professional (PMP) knowledge.
- Skilled Facilitator: Excellent presentation, communication, and group facilitation skills, with the ability to engage learners and adapt training styles to diverse audiences.
- Detail-oriented with strong project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple training initiatives, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Technology Aptitude: Proficiency in learning management systems, e-learning authoring tools, and Microsoft Office.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
- 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
- Flexible Benefits
- Meal vouchers
- Savings fund
- Friday early finish
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, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 25076808
Job Locations: Brazil, São Paulo, Jundiaí | Mexico, Estado De México, Toluca
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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