Regional Process Engineering Manager - Dammam

Henkel GCC; Dammam; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work scheme

Hybrid work model

Global mobility opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Employee share plan

Job summary

Henkel GCC in Dammam is seeking a Regional Process Engineering Manager to lead process optimization across manufacturing sites in the IMEA region. You will drive capital projects, upgrade processes, and implement best practices to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and reliability across facilities.

You will collaborate with site, regional, and global teams to standardize practices, monitor KPIs, and mentor technical staff while traveling up to 50% across the IMEA region and occasionally

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, ideally across multiple sites and international environments.
• 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.
• Experience coaching and developing technical teams, with the ability to work independently and drive results.
• Knowledge of hotmelt and water-based adhesives is an advantage.
• Fluent in English and willing to travel up to 50% across the IMEA region and occasionally globally.

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.

Skills

Process engineering

Process optimization

Continuous improvement

HAZOP

FMEA

LOPA

SIL

PSSR

Stakeholder mgmt

Team coaching

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Regional Process Engineering Manager - Dammam

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.

What you´ll do

• 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.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, ideally across multiple sites and international environments.
• 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.
• Experience coaching and developing technical teams, with the ability to work independently and drive results.
• Knowledge of hotmelt and water-based adhesives is an advantage.
• Fluent in English and willing to travel up to 50% across the IMEA region and occasionally globally.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• 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

How is work at Henkel

About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?

Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the 'rule' is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.

Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?

Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.

Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?

Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our "Triple Two" philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.

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