Global Head of Digital Manufacturing & Transformation

Henkel; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Canteen

Pension fund

Disability insurance

Employee share plan

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Head of Digital Manufacturing to lead end-to-end digital transformation across 120+ manufacturing sites. You will define the digital strategy, deploy manufacturing systems, and ensure cyber-secure platforms that improve productivity and reliability.

The role demands strong leadership, extensive experience in industrial automation, and a track record of delivering value across global operations. A hybrid work model and international growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of manufacturing and operations experience.
• 5+ years in industrial automation or digital transformation roles.
• Proven track record delivering digital transformation in large multi-site environments.
• Experience with MES or other industrial platforms.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

MES

IIoT

PLC/DCS integration

OT security

Data governance

Job description

Henkel is seeking a Head of Digital Manufacturing to lead end-to-end digital transformation across 120+ manufacturing sites. You will define the digital strategy, deploy manufacturing systems, and ensure cyber-secure platforms that improve productivity and reliability.

The role demands strong leadership, extensive experience in industrial automation, and a track record of delivering value across global operations. A hybrid work model and international growth opportunities are offered.