Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 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.
Production Engineer
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About this Position
In this position, you will contribute to the efficient and reliable operation of our manufacturing processes by supporting production performance, process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with production teams, you will help identify improvement opportunities, solve process-related challenges and ensure operations are carried out in line with quality, safety and operational standards. This role offers the opportunity to take an active part in creating a safer, more efficient and continuously improving manufacturing environment.
What you´ll do
- Ensure production activities are carried out in line with defined process standards and the planned production schedule.
- Drive continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives to improve cost, output, yield, uptime and quality.
- Identify short- and long-term production and process issues through root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Plan and support autonomous maintenance activities to ensure machine reliability and production continuity.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, quality, occupational safety and company standards across production operations.
- Monitor production performance, prepare relevant reports and KPIs, present improvement opportunities to management, and follow up on resulting actions.
- Identify the training and development needs of operators and support their implementation.
- Improve production methods and processes to enhance product and packaging quality.
- Maintain production and material areas in accordance with company standards and promote a safe, efficient and continuously improving shopfloor environment.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering or related fields
- 2–4 years of experience in production or manufacturing
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma and/or TPM is preferred
- Good command of English
- Good level of MS Office
- Strong communication, problem-solving and result-oriented working skills
- SAP knowledge is a plus
Some perks of joining Henkel
- 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
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: 26101574
Job Locations: Turkey, Ankara
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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.
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.