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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.
HPS Manager
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About this Position
The HPS Manager will lead the deployment and continuous improvement of High Performance Systems across multiple manufacturing operations, driving operational excellence through the implementation of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, IWS, and Six Sigma methodologies. This role is responsible for accelerating the maturity of continuous improvement systems, developing organizational capabilities, and fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.
Working closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams, the HPS Manager will drive strategic improvement initiatives, lead change management efforts, and ensure the sustainable adoption of best practices. The ideal candidate combines strong manufacturing and project management experience with the ability to influence stakeholders, develop teams, and translate strategy into operational results.
What you´ll do
- Acts as a role model for Safety, Quality, lives and embraces Henkels values - Sets Vision, Directions and creates Masterplan for the Operations based on the Site CBN
- Lead and coach the Operations team for the Site - Responsible for cross-functional coordination to evaluate production process needs, resolve problems and remove obstacles, provide resources, reset direction if needed
- Accountable for the development of the Operations Lead Team according to the respective Skill Matrices
- Responsible for implementing, manage, control and follow through all parts of key investment projects and new manufacturing capacities and capabilities
- Applies and coaches SIM process in Operations to create and run to standards
- Be part of most difficult Problem Solving on Chronic losses
- Implement in his/her site the Production strategy. Ensure that high operating standards are applied at all times. -
- Set goals and metrics for all aspects of the operation, ensuring goals are met and ensuring effective performance measurement on a routine monthly basis.
- Accountable and follow up on his/her operating budgets for labour and capital expenditures that are consistent with short and long-term site master plans
- Provides support and resolves conflicts making sure the team can perform their tasks
- Maintain compliance at the site through continuous improvement efforts focused appropriately on technology, people, and processes.
What makes you a good fit
- Industrial Engineer or related
- 5 Years of experience working in manufacturing environment
- Knowledge in continuous improvement systems (TPM, IWS, TPS) - Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
- Advanced English needed
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- 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
- Flexible Benefits
- Meal vouchers
- Savings fund
- Friday early finish
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.
JOB ID: 26098798
Job Locations: Mexico, Jalisco, Guadalajara
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment.LATAM@henkel.com
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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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.