Assistant Manager - Sustainability

Henkel GCC; Kurkumb; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Share Plan

Best-in-class medical coverage

Group risk policies

Parental leave

Job summary

Henkel GCC seeks an Assistant Manager - Sustainability to lead and coordinate sustainability initiatives at the Kurkumbh site and across India manufacturing locations. The role drives decarbonization, energy efficiency, water stewardship, and waste reduction while ensuring regulatory compliance and robust reporting.

You will collaborate with site leadership, engineering, SHE, procurement, and regional teams to execute programs, manage data, and report performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in sustainability, energy management, water stewardship, and decarbonization is preferred.
• Knowledge of GRI standards and environmental compliance tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability initiatives for Kurkumbh site and support deployment across India manufacturing sites.
• Coordinate data collection and reporting for sustainability across sites.
• Support regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and EPR/plastic credit efforts.
• Conduct awareness sessions and capability-building on sustainability topics.

Skills

Sustainability

Environmental management

GHG accounting

Regulatory compliance

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Environmental Eng)

Tools

SPHERA/ESM Sustainability Reporting Systems

Job description

Adhesive Technologies Safety, health, environment, quality (SHEQ) India, Kurkumbh, Maharashtra Full Time Regular

The Assistant Manager - Sustainability will lead and coordinate sustainability initiatives across the Kurkumbh site and support implementation across all India manufacturing locations and Henkel operated, managed warehouses. The role is responsible for driving decarbonization, energy efficiency, water stewardship, waste reduction, environmental compliance, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder engagement to achieve organizational sustainability targets and regulatory requirements.
This position will work closely with site leadership teams, engineering, operations, SHE, procurement, utilities, and regional sustainability teams to ensure consistent execution of sustainability programs and timely reporting of performance metrics.

What you´ll do

• Lead sustainability initiatives for the Kurkumbh site and support deployment across all India manufacturing sites. Sustainability Reporting & Data Management
• Coordinate, maintain and monitor across all India manufacturing sites to ensure accurate and timely sustainability data collection and reporting. Project Management & Assessments
• Support on BOP assessments and sustainability feasibility evaluations, assist site stakeholders in identifying, evaluating, and implementing sustainability projects. Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Stewardship
• Support compliance with environmental regulations and internal sustainability standards, Monitor EPR obligations, plastic credit requirements, and sustainability related regulatory developments and provide guidance on environmental compliance tools and best practices. Training & Engagement
• Conduct sustainability awareness sessions, workshops, and capability-building

What makes you a good fit

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Environmental Engineering or equivalent).
• Experience in sustainability, environmental management, energy management, utilities, decarbonization, and SHE-related functions preferred. Technical Knowledge
• Understanding of GHG Accounting and Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 Emissions. Knowledge of Energy Efficiency Programs and relevant certifications.
• Familiarity with GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Standards.
• Experience with SPHERA / ESM Sustainability Reporting Systems.
• Knowledge of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations and plastic credits management.
• Understanding of Water Stewardship Programs and water conservation initiatives.
• Knowledge of Environmental Compliance Management Systems and Tools. Understanding of Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) operations and wastewater management.
• Knowledge of renewable energy, IREC and decarbonization projects.
• Knowledge of ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification

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
• Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
• Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
• Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children

JOB ID:26103138

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application

How is work at Henkel

About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 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.

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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.

Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?

Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here .

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