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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.
Reliability & Maintenance Lead
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Reliability & Maintenance Lead
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About this Position
This role leads the technical team to optimize maintenance operations, ensure equipment availability, and develop the skills of mechanics and electricians. Oversees preventive and corrective maintenance, implements SAP MMA and PM DMS systems, and drives problem-solving and operational excellence across the site.
What you´ll do
- Guide mechanics and electricians to improve maintenance and build their skills.
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance using PM DMSs and execute regular checks.
- Maintain equipment availability and manage spare parts and M&R costs.
- Lead breakdown elimination, solve chronic losses, and coach maintenance leaders.
- Own SAP MMA and PM DMS implementation, review schedules, and ensure operational alignment.
What makes you a good fit
- 3 to 5 years of experience in reliability and maintenance or relevant fields.
- Electrical, Electromechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering degree; CRMP/PMP is a plus.
- Reliability methodologies (FMEA, RCA, RCM), data analysis (SPC, Six Sigma DMAIC), equipment knowledge (electromechanical systems, rotating equipment, schematics), maintenance planning (predictive/preventive maintenance, CMMS), and troubleshooting complex issues.
- Vision setting, coaching, motivating the team, and leading by example.
- Clear technical communication to non-technical stakeholders, cross-departmental liaison, and effective reporting.
- Problem-solving, maintenance strategy development, budgeting, prioritization, scheduling, and resource management.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- 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
- Comprehensive Health Insurance for employee + dependents
- Employee Assistance Programme provides a wide range of mental health and wellbeing benefits
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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 26090445
Job Locations: Egypt, Cairo, Cairo
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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, the ‘rule’ is: 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 an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. 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 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.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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