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Head of Lean & Continuous Improvement (d/m/f)

Employer
Henkel
Location
Bopfingen, Germany
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 8, 2022

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Discipline
Other, Other
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Manager
Organization Type
Other Corporate

Job Details

HENKEL IS FOR THOSE WHO STEP UP. DO YOU?

At Henkel, you can make a difference and craft your career. That's why you own your projects and take full responsibility from an early stage. Our unique brands in markets around the world open up countless opportunities to follow your convictions and explore new paths. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset that allows you to always think out of the box - take the chance and shape the digital future together with us.
YOUR ROLE
  • Manages all Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and projects in the plant Implements a Continuous Improvement strategy to ensure efficient production and high quality products
  • Delivers against production performance KPIs, budget and projects
  • Sets up and executes development plans for production personnel, esp. regarding CI training; coaches HPS practitioners on HPS deployment
  • Ensures operations processes and solutions are implemented according to global procedures and local regulations
  • Organizes and facilitates improvement workshops; leads the team in the workshop, co-ordinates and follows up on implementation
  • Trains the participants and trainers on the standards and uses them consistently
  • Involves the relevant people and departments to ensure full ownership of the actions and results
  • Manages and oversees the HPS program deployment; develops and manages the HPS capability development program
  • Acts as role model of continuous improvement culture and behaviors
  • Validates and certifies accomplishment of the different capability levels
  • Coaches the use of HPS principles and tools, and the mindset and behaviors required to sustain the HPS program
  • Tracks progress of the master plan and gives appropriate advice and detects possible obstacles

YOUR SKILLS
  • Ideally a degree with a focus on industrial engineering or in the areas of production management or related areas
  • At least 5 years of experience in the preparation, implementation, maintenance and implementation of Kaizen workshops on common lean modules, such as value stream analysis, 5S or TPM
  • Strategic thinking and good handling of numbers (ROI / creating business plans)
  • Passion for Lean & Digital Management and Operational Excellence
  • Continuous improvement thinking for short-term short-term goals with the help of the available instruments and capacities
  • Fluent knowledge of German, good knowledge of English
  • Strong communication skills, creativity, Think outside the box mentality, flexibility and strong team spirit
  • Interested in actively helping to shape the long-term lean journey of our plant

Company

WE ARE PIONEERS AT HEART FOR THE GOOD OF GENERATIONS

Our purpose "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations" unites what we stand for, how we work, and forms the basis for our strategy.

The pioneering spirit of our company founder, Fritz Henkel, is what continues to differentiate us and unites Henkel employees worldwide. The ambition and motivation to work together on the solutions of tomorrow. Today. Every day. We do this not only for ourselves, but also for future generations, because we share a common responsibility.

Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 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. 

Worldwide locations and an international culture shape our global footprint.

Henkel products and technologies are available worldwide. With employees from 124 nations and locations around the world, we achieve a strong presence both in mature and emerging markets. 

 

 

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