Regional Process Engineering Manager

Henkel; Dammam; Hybrid; SAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours & hybrid

Growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Employee share plan

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Regional Process Engineering Manager to drive process optimization across IMEA manufacturing sites. You will lead cross-functional teams, implement cutting-edge technologies, and support growth initiatives in a dynamic regional role.

You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while collaborating with global and site teams to standardize best practices and deliver measurable performance gains.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Experience coaching and developing technical teams.
• Ability to work independently and drive results.

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 operational efficiency and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and engineering standards across all activities.

Skills

Process engineering

Process optimization

Continuous improvement

Process safety practices

HAZOP

FMEA

LOPA

SIL

PSSR

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Adhesives knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Regional Process Engineering Manager

At Henkel, you’ll be part of a team that empowers you to challenge the status quo, drive innovation, and create meaningful impact. As Regional Process Engineering Manager, you will collaborate with diverse teams across the IMEA region to enhance manufacturing capabilities, implement cutting-edge technologies, and support strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Lead engineering projects, including process upgrades, capital investments, and operational excellence programs.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support 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 operational efficiency and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and engineering standards across all activities.

Experience Required:

• 10+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, ideally across multiple sites and international environments.
• Experience coaching and developing technical teams, with the ability to work independently and drive results.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.

Skills Required:

• Proven expertise in process engineering, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of process safety practices, including HAZOP, FMEA, LOPA, SIL, and PSSR.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of hotmelt and water-based adhesives is an advantage.

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Benefits:

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year;
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities;
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs;
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks;
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.

Nationality:

Any Nationality

About the Company:

Henkel operates consumer brands and industrial adhesive technology businesses. Its Gulf career opportunities include sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, research, digital, regulatory, human resources, and other professional functions.

Company Industry:

Chemical Manufacturing

Department / Functional Area:

Engineering

Closing Date:

Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)