Lean Manufacturing Expert (Henkel Production System)

Adhesive Technologies Engineering Production Netherlands, Amsterdam, North Holland Full Time Regular
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About this position

About this Position

As a Lean Manufacturing Expert (Henkel Production System), you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence across Henkel's global manufacturing network. You will lead the deployment and continuous improvement of the Henkel Production System (HPS), partnering with regional and site leadership teams to enhance productivity, eliminate waste, optimize processes, and build a sustainable culture of continuous improvement. Through your expertise in Lean Manufacturing and change management, you will enable sites to achieve world-class operational performance and support Henkel's long-term growth ambitions.

What you´ll do

  • Lead the deployment, governance, and continuous evolution of the Henkel Production System (HPS) across global manufacturing sites.
  • Conduct operational assessments, identify performance gaps, and develop improvement roadmaps aligned with HPS standards and business objectives.
  • Drive Lean transformation initiatives through the implementation of Daily Management, Visual Management, Standard Work, 5S, Kaizen, and performance management systems.
  • Facilitate value stream optimization initiatives to improve material flow, reduce waste and inventory, and increase operational productivity.
  • Lead OEE improvement programs and structured problem-solving activities to eliminate losses and improve manufacturing performance.
  • Develop, standardize, and continuously enhance HPS methodologies, tools, training materials, and implementation guidelines to ensure global consistency.
  • Collaborate with regional and site leadership teams to deploy best practices, strengthen Lean maturity, and accelerate operational excellence.
  • Train, coach, and mentor site leaders, operators, and Lean practitioners to build long-term continuous improvement capabilities.
  • Support the Operational Excellence framework through KPI analysis, performance reviews, governance processes, and strategic roadmap development.
  • Partner with Digital and IT teams to leverage data analytics, digital solutions, and real-time performance management tools that accelerate business results.

What makes you a good fit

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments, with a proven track record of leading Lean transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Daily Management Systems, Standard Work, Visual Management, Continuous Improvement methodologies, and Structured Problem Solving.
  • Experience facilitating Kaizen events, workshops, and capability-building programs while coaching manufacturing teams and site leadership.
  • Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate operational challenges into sustainable improvements.
  • Experience driving performance improvements through operational excellence tools, KPI management, and loss elimination methodologies.
  • Knowledge of production system deployments such as Toyota Production System (TPS), Danaher Business System (DBS), Henkel Production System (HPS), Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS), or similar frameworks.
  • Experience working within multinational manufacturing organizations; exposure to digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies is considered an advantage.
  • Demonstrated change leadership, strong facilitation skills, shop-floor credibility, and the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and organizational levels.
  • Willingness to travel extensively globally and ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and diverse manufacturing environments.

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
  • Pension Fund
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Insurance discount
  • Canteen discount

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 welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

JOB ID: 26101555

Job Locations: Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam

Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.benelux@henkel.com

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How is work at Henkel

Henkel Hakkında

Neredeyse 150 yıllık güçlü bir mirasa dayanarak, bugün ve gelecek nesiller için, inovatif ve sürdürülebilir markalarımız ve teknolojilerimizle, dünyanın dört bir yanındaki ekiplerimizle hayatı her gün yeniden tasarlamaya ve iyileştirmeye öncülük ediyoruz. Henkel hem endüstriyel hem de tüketici iş birimlerinde lider konumdadır. Portföyümüzde tanınmış saç bakım ürünleri, çamaşır deterjanları, yumuşatıcıların yanı sıra yapıştırıcılar, sızdırmazlık malzemeleri ve fonksiyonel kaplamalar bulunmaktadır.

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SSS

Evet – online başvuru sistemimizde profilinizi doldurmanız yeterlidir. Online profiliniz tamamlandıktan sonra birden fazla pozisyona başvurabilirsiniz.

Evet, lütfen. Henkel'in uluslararası bir şirket olması nedeniyle dünyanın her yerinden iş arkadaşlarıyla çalışacaksınız ve İngilizce bizim resmi şirket dilimizdir. Genel 'kural' şudur: lütfen başvuruyu iş tanıtımıyla aynı dilde yazın.

Henkel'de açık bulunan her bir pozisyon tektir ve doğru adayın bulunması Henkel için olduğu kadar işe alınan aday için de önemlidir. Hem adayın hem de şirketin birbirlerine uyduklarından emin olmak istiyoruz. Bütün süreç boyunca adaylara geribildirim sağlayacağız.

Evet, aslında yeteneklerimizin esnek ve mobil olması Henkel'de bir beklentidir. Bu, şirketin geniş ve küresel bir seviyede desteklenmesine yardımcı olmaktadır.

"Üçlü İki" “Tripple Two” felsefemiz en az iki farklı rolde, iki farklı iş alanında ve iki farklı ülkede çalışmanıza izin vererek bu beklentiyi desteklemektedir. Bu felsefenin ardındaki neden farklı rollerde, ticari birimlerde ve işlevlerde çalışmanın kişisel gelişiminiz için yararlı olduğuna ve global bir şirket olarak Henkel'i kavrayışınızı geliştirdiğine inanmamızdır.

Burada eğitim programlarımız hakkında daha fazla bilgi bulacaksınız.

Herhangi bir teknik sorunuzun veya online başvuru süreciyle ilgili sorularınızın bulunması halinde lütfen buraya tıklayınız.