CHAINGERS TRAINEE PROGRAM - Dammam KSA

Henkel; معهد تدريب المديرية العامة للسجون بالمنطقة الشرقية; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for early-career engineers for a full-time rotational program. You will gain hands-on experience in departments like Production and Supply Chain, while also working on improvement projects and engaging with leadership. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English and Arabic is required.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of full-time work experience in production, operations, manufacturing, process engineering, or supply chain.
• Strong foundation in engineering principles and plant operations.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across key departments such as Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
• Gain hands-on experience by supporting day-to-day manufacturing activities.
• Analyze and improve production processes to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Engineering principles

Microsoft Excel

Process improvement

Lean methodologies

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this Position Henkel’s CHAINGERS – Young Professionals Program in Saudi Arabia is designed for early-career engineers with 3–5 years of experience who are ready to take the next step in their professional journey. This full-time rotational program provides immersive exposure to Henkel's manufacturing operations, supply chain systems, and leadership culture at our Dammam production site.

What You´ll Do

Rotate across key departments such as Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering

Gain hands-on experience on the shopfloor by supporting day-to-day manufacturing activities

Analyze and improve production processes to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability

Collaborate cross-functionally with teams from different functions to understand the full value chain

Contribute to a cross-functional strategic project with measurable business impact

Engage with site leadership through regular coaching, mentoring, and feedback sessions

Support continuous improvement initiatives using lean and digital tools

Demonstrate ownership by taking the lead on smaller improvement initiatives or tasks

Prepare yourself for a future leadership role in Henkel’s operations or supply chain function

What Makes You a Good Fit

Educational Background:

Bachelor's degree in engineering (any discipline – Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, etc.)

Work Experience:

3 to 5 years of full-time work experience in a relevant field such as production, operations, manufacturing, process engineering, or supply chain

Technical Skills:

• Strong foundation in engineering principles and plant operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Exposure to manufacturing systems, process improvement, or lean methodologies
• Fluent in English and Arabic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Demonstrated initiative and sense of ownership
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments
• Passion for learning and continuous development
• Comfortable working on-site in a production setting
• Interest in building a leadership career in operations or supply chain
  
  

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.