Business Director, Metal Packaging

Henkel; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching

Employee share plan

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Business Director for Metal Packaging within the Adhesive Technologies unit. The role focuses on leadership of near-term planning, pricing, profitability, and go-to-market execution.

You will drive financial performance, cost optimization, and supply chain efficiency while building key customer relationships across multiple US locations. The position requires a bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) and a proven track record in commercial leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen, including pricing and profitability analysis.
• Proven project leadership skills in a complex and diverse environment.
• Ability to build internal/external networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead near-term planning, execution, and day-to-day performance of the segment.
• Oversee financial performance, costs, and forecasting; implement pricing and portfolio management initiatives.
• Drive go-to-market initiatives and customer relationships; manage supply chain efficiency.
• Deliver segment financial performance and manage day-to-day operations.
• Drive innovation pipeline and KSIs; coordinate with AE, BD, Sales, and KAM.

Skills

Analytical skills

Pricing analysis

Profitability analysis

Business acumen

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Business Director, Metal Packaging

Adhesive TechnologiesSalesVarious locationsFull TimeRegular

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

• Business Leadership role focused on near-term planning, execution, and day-to-day performance of the segment.
• Includes financial performance, operational optimization, cost management, business planning and forecasting, implementation of: pricing, profitability, portfolio management, business improvement initiatives, and supply chain efficiency/effectiveness.
• Helps to drive all go-to-market initiatives.
• Deliver Financial performance of the segment.
• Manages the Business from a day-to-day tactical perspective.
• Execution of Business Plans - drives Go-To-Market tactics.
• Drive Innovation pipeline - ADP process.
• Pricing, Product, and Portfolio Management initiatives.
• Supply chain and AO planning and execution.
• Optimization of cost contributors (freight, Raw materials, Manufacturing, etc.).
• Develop high-level relationships with customers.
• Implement and drive KSIs.
• Project Management of segment initiatives.
• Work with suppliers and OEM’s to create competitive advantage.
• Day to day interaction with AE, BD, Sales, and KAM for the segment.
• Drive customer experience for the segment.
• Supports Mexico and Channels for Segment specific issues.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree at a minimum required, with MBA being a plus.
• Successful track record in a commercial leadership role
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen, including pricing and profitability analysis
• Proven experience and know-how in Metal Packaging market is a plus
• Highly motivated with the ability to build internal/external networks
• Strong analytical and strategic skills combined with disciplined execution
• Proven project leadership skills in a complex and diverse environment

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary range for this role is $135,000.00 and $185,000.00. This range represents the good-faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

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. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

JOB ID: 26100831

Job Locations: United States, MI, Detroit | United States, MI, Flint | United States, MI, Madison Heights | United States, MI, Warren

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application