Global Lean Transformation Lead

Henkel; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work scheme

Hybrid work model

Global growth opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Pension Fund

Disability Insurance

Health Insurance discount

Canteen discount

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Expert to lead the deployment and continuous improvement of the Henkel Production System across its global manufacturing network.

You will partner with regional and site leadership to drive value stream optimization, eliminate waste, and build a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.

This role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, deep Lean expertise, change leadership, and willingness to travel internationally to support sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing with Lean transformation leadership.
• Deep expertise in Lean, TPM, Daily Management, Standard Work, Visual Management, and CI.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events and coaching teams.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of TPS/DBS/HPS or similar systems.
• Willingness to travel globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and evolution of HPS across global sites.
• Conduct assessments, identify gaps, and develop improvement roadmaps.
• Drive Lean initiatives (Daily Management, Visual Management, Standard Work, 5S, Kaizen).
• Facilitate value stream optimization to improve material flow and productivity.
• Lead OEE improvement programs and structured problem-solving.
• Develop and standardize HPS methodologies, tools, and training.
• Collaborate with regional/site leadership to share best practices.
• Train, coach, and mentor site leaders and Lean practitioners.
• Support KPI analysis, governance, and strategic roadmaps.
• Partner with Digital/IT to leverage data analytics and real-time tools.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

Daily Management

Standard Work

Visual Management

Kaizen

Problem Solving

Change Leadership

KPI Management

Willingness to Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Management or related discipline

Job description

Henkel is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Expert to lead the deployment and continuous improvement of the Henkel Production System across its global manufacturing network.

You will partner with regional and site leadership to drive value stream optimization, eliminate waste, and build a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.

This role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, deep Lean expertise, change leadership, and willingness to travel internationally to support sites.