Regional Process Engineering Leader (Hybrid, Global Growth)

Henkel; Dammam; Hybrid; SAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

30 days work from anywhere per year

Employee share plan

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Regional Process Engineering Manager to drive process optimization and manufacturing capability enhancements across the IMEA region. You will lead projects, guide technical teams, and collaborate with diverse sites to implement best practices while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires extensive experience in chemical manufacturing, strong process safety knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 50% across IMEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in chemical manufacturing across multiple sites and international environments.
• Expertise in process engineering, optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of process safety practices: HAZOP, FMEA, LOPA, SIL, and PSSR.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience coaching and developing technical teams; able to work independently and deliver results.
• Knowledge of hotmelt and water-based adhesives is an advantage.
• Fluent in English; willingness to travel up to 50% across IMEA and sometimes globally.

Responsibilities

• Drive process optimization and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
• Lead engineering projects, including process upgrades, capital investments, and operational excellence programs.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting to improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
• Collaborate with site, regional, and global teams to standardize best practices and implement innovative solutions.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and engineering standards across activities.

Skills

Process engineering

Process optimization

Continuous improvement

HAZOP

FMEA

LOPA

SIL

PSSR

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Henkel is seeking a Regional Process Engineering Manager to drive process optimization and manufacturing capability enhancements across the IMEA region. You will lead projects, guide technical teams, and collaborate with diverse sites to implement best practices while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires extensive experience in chemical manufacturing, strong process safety knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 50% across IMEA.