Lean Manufacturing Expert (Henkel Production System)

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA in Amsterdam seeks a Lean Manufacturing Expert to drive Henkel Production System deployment across the global manufacturing network and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

You will partner with regional and site leadership, coach teams, apply Lean tools, and leverage data analytics to accelerate performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment, governance, and evolution of the Henkel Production System (HPS) across global manufacturing sites.
• Perform operational assessments, identify gaps, and develop improvement roadmaps aligned with HPS standards.
• Drive Lean transformation using Daily Management, Visual Management, Standard Work, 5S, Kaizen, and performance management systems.
• Lead value stream optimization to improve material flow, reduce waste and inventory, and boost productivity.
• Lead OEE improvement programs and structured problem-solving to reduce losses.
• Develop, standardize, and enhance HPS methodologies, tools, and training materials for global consistency.
• Collaborate with regional/site leadership to deploy best practices and strengthen Lean maturity.
• Coach site leaders, operators, and Lean practitioners to build long-term improvement capabilities.
• Support KPI analysis, governance processes, and strategic roadmap development within Operational Excellence.
• Partner with Digital and IT teams to leverage data analytics and real-time performance tools.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

HPS Deployment

Change Management

Kaizen

5S

Value Stream Mapping

OEE Improvement

Data Analytics

Job description

About this Position

As a Lean Manufacturing Expert (Henkel Production System), you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence across Henkel's global manufacturing network. You will lead the deployment and continuous improvement of the Henkel Production System (HPS), partnering with regional and site leadership teams to enhance productivity, eliminate waste, optimize processes, and build a sustainable culture of continuous improvement. Through your expertise in Lean Manufacturing and change management, you will enable sites to achieve world-class operational performance and support Henkel's long-term growth ambitions.

What you´ll do

• Lead the deployment, governance, and continuous evolution of the Henkel Production System (HPS) across global manufacturing sites.
• Conduct operational assessments, identify performance gaps, and develop improvement roadmaps aligned with HPS standards and business objectives.
• Drive Lean transformation initiatives through the implementation of Daily Management, Visual Management, Standard Work, 5S, Kaizen, and performance management systems.
• Facilitate value stream optimization initiatives to improve material flow, reduce waste and inventory, and increase operational productivity.
• Lead OEE improvement programs and structured problem-solving activities to eliminate losses and improve manufacturing performance.
• Develop, standardize, and continuously enhance HPS methodologies, tools, training materials, and implementation guidelines to ensure global consistency.
• Collaborate with regional and site leadership teams to deploy best practices, strengthen Lean maturity, and accelerate operational excellence.
• Train, coach, and mentor site leaders, operators, and Lean practitioners to build long-term continuous improvement capabilities.
• Support the Operational Excellence framework through KPI analysis, performance reviews, governance processes, and strategic roadmap development.
• Partner with Digital and IT teams to leverage data analytics, digital solutions, and real-time performance management tools that accelerate business results.