About the Position

Operational Excellence Junior Manager Europe (d/m/w)

About the Role

Join Henkel as an Operational Excellence Junior Manager in Europe. Support continuous improvement and performance management across Europe.

Responsibilities

Support the responsibility and further development of one or more Operational Excellence (HPS) capabilities at the European level (e.g., Continuous Improvement, Performance Management, Autonomous Maintenance).
Enable a strong implementation of Operational Excellence (HPS) capabilities at the site level through coaching, training, and consulting activities to increase measurable performance metrics (OEE, costs, quality, safety, reliability).
Act as a Junior Subject Matter Expert and actively support capability-specific improvement projects, structured problem-solving, and maturity assessments.
Participate in the definition, coordination, and continuous improvement of Operational Excellence (HPS) standards, methods, and learning concepts in close collaboration with Global HPS and regional stakeholders.
Support the cross-site exchange of best practices and lessons learned and ensure structured documentation and reuse within the European network.
Continuously analyze and monitor internal and external Operational Excellence solutions, methods, and benchmarks to promote sustainable performance improvements.
Support global and regional Operational Excellence (HPS) projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams (e.g., Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, SHEQ).

Requirements

Master's degree, preferably in engineering, supply chain management, operations, industrial management, or business administration.
1–3 years of relevant professional experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Lean, TPM, or production/supply chain environments.
Solid foundational knowledge of Lean, TPM, and Continuous Improvement methods such as Standardized Work, OEE, Autonomous Maintenance, 5S, problem-solving, and Value Stream Mapping.
Strong communication skills and motivation to coach, train, and influence teams at the shop floor and management levels.
Fluent in English and German; additional European language skills (e.g., French, Italian, Russian) are advantageous.

We Offer

Flexible working model with flexible working hours, hybrid working forms, and location-independent work.
Diverse national and international development opportunities.
Global well-being standards with health and prevention programs.
Gender-neutral parental leave for at least 8 weeks.
Employee share purchase plan with voluntary investment and additional Henkel shares.
Pension scheme 100% funded by Henkel.
Health insurance MEGA.
Long-term care insurance CareFlex.
Mobility offer: Mein Henkel Rad and Jobticket.

About Henkel

We build on the experience of almost 150 years to reshape and enrich life. Every day. Today and for generations to come. With our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, with our teams around the world.

Henkel is a leader in both the industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known brands in the fields of hair care, colorants, detergents, cleaning agents, fabric softeners, as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

Contact

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Reference Number: 26095482

Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf

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