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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.
Sr Manager HPS & Six Sigma LATAM
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Sr Manager HPS & Six Sigma LATAM
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About this position
What you´ll do
- Be a leading change agent on Latin Americas level and inspire a team of local lean professionals;
- Act as mentor and supporter for the sites to deploy the lean and six sigma tools and standards;
- Implement, and contribute to the continuous improvement of Henkel Production System (HPS);
- Support plants to increase productivity and improve processes across the end-to-end supply chain to create competitive advantage for LATAM Henkel Adhesives Technology;
- Facilitate best practice sharing across the region;
- Drive and implement global Lean Six Sigma Key Initiatives in the region.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree, in Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations. Master’s degree is a plus;
- Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience including a proven track record in project management and lean transformation across multi manufacturing sites;
- Profound experience with Lean methods, such as: A3, 5S, Gemba, Kaizen,OEE, SMED, Standardized Work, TPM, Visual Management, VSM, Six Sigma;
- Strong communication skills as well as proven coaching and training capabilities;
- Entrepreneurial spirit, analytical thinking and ability to motivate people;
- Fluent English and Portuguese language; Spanish would be a plus.
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.
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, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.
JOB ID: 25086563
Job Locations: Brazil, São Paulo, Jundiaí
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment.LATAM@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
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, our recommendation is to 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 our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. 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 in 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.
If I have questions regarding my application, who do I contact?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.