Global Digital Transformation Manager ‏(4IR - Smart Factory)

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 Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. 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.

Dare to make an impact?

YOUR ROLE

• Being part of the Global Team, lead the development of our 4IR roadmap in factories, ensuring alignment with regional and global objectives
• Support continuous optimization of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Connected Worker program, IIoT platform and automation technologies, driving improvements in efficiency and productivity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate 4IR solutions across the factories
• Drive the adoption of 4IR tools (Connected Worker, IIoT, Digital Backbone), proving the impact, leveraging data analytics, and AI to enhance manufacturing operations
• Support upskilling of workforce in 4IR, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning and accountability
• Stay up-to-date of industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage
• Connect with key suppliers
• Able to attend business trips to factories

YOUR SKILLS

• University degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation, Chemical or related engineering department
• Minimum 5 years of experience in 4IR field (MES, IIoT, Connected Worker, factory automation)
• Advanced user of MS Office, Power BI applications
• SAP, MES, SQL Knowledge is a plus
• Strong problem solving skills to identify critical issues, evaluate options and drive to resolution
• English with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with 
  professionals of all organizational levels
• Good at problem solving, planning and being proactive in taking actions 

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.