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Sustainability Implementation Manager (d/f/m)

Employer
Henkel
Location
Düsseldorf, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 18, 2024
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Discipline
Other, Other
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Manager
Organization Type
Other Corporate

Job Details

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.
Dare to make an impact?


YOUR ROLE

  • Accountability on supporting the implementation of mechanical recycled plastics in our brands across the globe
  • Lead characterization of mechanical recycled plastics for Henkel Consumer Brands prior technical qualification
  • Establish standards on recycled plastic regarding quality & product safety and implement them as standard operating procedures within Henkel
  • Consult the regions (Middle East, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and North America) and local recyclers to maximize inclusion of recycled plastics in our brands
  • Lead the development of best practice guidelines, including standardized ways of working, approval processes, laboratory testing methods and technical specifications
  • Lead technical audit process of new mechanical recyclers
  • Focus on recycled plastics for HDPE, PP and LDPE, but also for PET for all plastic conversion technology - rigid and flexible and support upskilling of the global organization on plastic recycling


YOUR SKILLS

  • Master’s degree in Material Science, Circular Economy, Process engineering, chemistry, mechanical engineering or similar
  • 5+ years of experience in the plastic recycling industry with experience working abroad
  • Strong technical knowledge on plastic recycling technologies and plastic packaging technologies, incl. blow molding, injection molding or film extrusion - with extra focus on flexible packaging
  • High seniority skills in consulting and recycling discussions with external partners and internal teams
  • Ability to analyze and understand complex contexts in detail and to communicate in a way that is appropriate for the target audience and to take the initiative and high degree of flexibility
  • Open to travel to recycling companies, Henkel production sites and partners globally
  • Fluent English Skills

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.

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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