Hybrid Production Projects Lead: NPI & Transfers

Henkel group; Huixquilucan de Degollado; Hybrid; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work scheme

Hybrid work model

Work from anywhere policy for up to 30

Diverse national and international 성장

Global wellbeing standards

Gender-neutral parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Flexible Benefits

Meal vouchers

Savings fund

Friday early finish

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a highly driven Production Steering Manager to lead strategic manufacturing initiatives across our production network. This senior role manages production transfers, pilot plant activities, start-ups, and cross-functional projects.

You will coordinate Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, Marketing, Innovation, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, develop implementation strategies, and support business cases and capital investments. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Several years of experience managing manufacturing, engineering, industrialization, operations, or supply chain projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading production transfers, start-ups, network optimization, capacity expansion, industrialization, or NPI projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production environments.
• Experience building business cases and supporting capital investment decisions.
• Strong project management and PMO capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Experience working in a multinational manufacturing environment preferred.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.
• Fluent English required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing projects across multiple production sites.
• Drive successful implementation of New Product Introductions (NPI), manufacturing transfers, production start-ups, and pilot plant initiatives.
• Serve as the manufacturing focal point for Supply Chain projects involving innovation, cost optimization, sourcing changes, and portfolio rationalization.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, Marketing, Innovation, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Evaluate manufacturing feasibility and identify technical solutions to support business growth and operational objectives.
• Develop project implementation strategies, timelines, risk mitigation plans, and governance structures.
• Support the development of business cases, investment proposals, and capital expenditure requirements.
• Conduct financial and operational assessments including COGS analysis, ROI evaluations, capacity studies, and manufacturing footprint assessments.
• Lead Make vs. Buy analyses to identify the most effective manufacturing solutions.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify opportunities for network optimization, productivity improvements, and capacity expansion.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and executive communication throughout project lifecycles.
• Support manufacturing transformation initiatives while ensuring sustainable project implementation.

Job description

Henkel is seeking a highly driven Production Steering Manager to lead strategic manufacturing initiatives across our production network. This senior role manages production transfers, pilot plant activities, start-ups, and cross-functional projects.

You will coordinate Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, Marketing, Innovation, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, develop implementation strategies, and support business cases and capital investments. Fluent English is required.