Head of HPS and Maintenance - Now Hiring!

Henkel; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global manufacturer is seeking an experienced leader to drive operational excellence and maintain a high-performance culture. The role requires extensive experience in manufacturing and continuous improvement, with responsibilities including designing a global production system and leading diverse teams. Preferred qualifications include Lean and Six Sigma certifications. Remote work options are available.

Leistungen

Flexible work scheme

Diverse growth opportunities

Global wellbeing standards

Gender-neutral parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Pension Fund

Disability Insurance

Health Insurance

Canteen discount

30 days of holidays

Company car / car allowance

Qualifikationen

• 10–15 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Proven success in deploying operational excellence frameworks.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma certifications.

Aufgaben

• Design and deploy Henkel Production System.
• Lead global teams in lean and maintenance practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Kenntnisse

Leadership in manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing expertise

Six Sigma knowledge

Problem-solving methodologies

Change management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Digital Manufacturing technologies

Jobbeschreibung

About this Position

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. This role drives operational excellence, continuous improvement, and a high‑performance, people‑centric culture.

What you´ll do

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).

Drive focused improvements in value creation, waste elimination, material / information flow, automation, and process simplification.

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.

Collaborate cross‑functionally & with leadership, ensuring alignment with operations, supply chain, quality, and engineering, while reporting performance and risks.

What makes you a good fit

• 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
• Manufacturing site leadership experience
• 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., A3, 5-Why, DMAIC).
• Experience with / leading Digital Manufacturing technologies deployment and their application in operational excellence.
• Strong change management and cross-cultural leadership skills; ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with a hands‑on, shop‑floor orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean, Six Sigma certifications
• Certifications such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional)

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
• 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
• Pension Fund
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Canteen discount
• 30 days of holidays
• Company car / car allowance.

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.