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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.
Continuos Improvement Manager
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About this Position
Lead the Continuous Improvement strategy for the Americas Planning HUB by driving operational excellence, process standardization, automation, and digital transformation across Supply Planning processes.Act as a change agent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, innovation, and collaboration across regional and global stakeholders.
What you´ll do
- Define and deploy the Continuous Improvement roadmap for the Americas Planning Hub
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and optimize planning processes
- Develop and track KPIs to measure operational excellence and process performance
- Support implementation of best practices and standardized ways of working across the region
- Lead change management activities to ensure sustainable adoption of new processes and tools
- Coach and develop CI mindset and capabilities within Planning Hub teams
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and ensure alignment on transformation priorities.
- Present project progress, risks and benefits to leadership teams
- Support strategic transformation initiatives impacting Supply Planning operations.
- Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the superior that are consistent with the employee’s skills and competencies
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Operational Excellence or Continuous Improvement
- Experience with Lean methodologies; Six Sigma is a plus.
- Strong process improvement, KPI optimization, and automation experience.
- Experience with Analytics and Power BI.
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Results-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and change management capabilities.
- Experience in Supply Planning, Supply Reviews, S&OP, or supply network optimization
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: 26100008
Job Locations: Mexico, Estado De México, Huixquilucan
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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?
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