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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.
Henkel Rotational Program: CHAiNGERS Operations Trainee
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About this position
At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our 18-month CHAiNGERS Operations Trainee Program prepares you for a fast-track development in the Operations organization at Henkel Adhesives Technologies.
Throughout this time, you will gain a comprehensive insight into the different functions of Operations. You will have the opportunity to take over projects in our plants, build a broad network, and benefit from an individual training and development plan that will prepare you for future management positions.
What you´ll do
- Full engagement with the 18-month trainee program, acquiring a broad overview of the role and tasks of operations and supply chain management at Henkel Adhesive Technologies.
- Support daily activities at your designated plant, resulting in an overall understanding and appreciation for the full AO value chain – this includes introduction to different supply chain-related functions like strategy, digital business, procurement, and sales to build a broad understanding of the organization.
- Own and drive multiple cross-functional projects that lend to continuous improvement within your plant, allowing you to develop deep insight into the different functions of operations and supply chain.
- Engage in training and networking experiences to drive preparation for taking on potential leadership roles within our organization in the future.
- During the CHAiNGERS program, you will be based at one of five Henkel locations: Rancho Dominguez, CA; Mentor, OH; Greenville, SC; Elgin, IL; Memphis, TN
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, with successful academic record (3.0 or above is preferred).
- Up to 2 years of work experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to engage effectively with all levels of management.
- Proficient in active listening and asking insightful questions to gain deeper understanding.
- Skilled in delivering presentations and tailoring messages to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
- Effective time management and organizational skills, ensuring timely and efficient task completion. Problem solving and analytical thinking skills required, with ability to consistently look at complex issues from many angles, skillfully separating root causes from symptoms.
- Aptitude for continuous learning and self-development, with interest in new technologies, digitization and data analysis.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and collaboration within teams (previous internship/co-op experience is preferred).
- Willingness and drive to become a future leader
- Available for full-time employment in July 2026.
- Geographic mobility
Some benefits of joining Henkel
- Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day one
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, and vacation buy / sell program
- Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
- Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
- Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement
The salary for this role is $70,000.00 - $75,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
JOB ID: 26093872
Job Locations: United States, CA, Rancho Dominguez, CA | United States, IL, Elgin, IL | United States, OH, Mentor, OH | United States, SC, Greenville, SC | United States, TN, Memphis, TN
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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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