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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.
Executive Digital Operations
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About this Position
The Executive - Digital Operations will support digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives at the Chennai manufacturing site. This role focuses on data analytics, dashboard development, digital tool implementation, process digitization, and operational improvement projects. The incumbent will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, and Operations teams to enhance productivity, visibility, and decision-making through digital solutions.
What you´ll do
- Support implementation and maintenance of Industry 4.0 and digitalization initiatives across manufacturing operations.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and performance tracking tools using Power BI, Excel, and other analytics platforms.
- Analyze manufacturing and operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
- Assist in digital tool deployment for manufacturing and logistics processes, including data collection and visualization platforms.
- Support integration of manufacturing data with business systems such as SAP and other operational technologies.
- Participate in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and productivity enhancement projects.
Support cost optimization and cost avoidance initiatives through data-driven insights. - Assist in process mapping, value stream mapping, and digitization of operational workflows.
- Monitor KPIs and prepare regular performance reports for plant leadership.
- Collaborate with Henkel Dx/IT and engineering teams to ensure successful implementation and integration of digital solutions.
Support cost optimization and cost avoidance initiatives through data-driven insights.
What makes you a good fit
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Digital Operations, Manufacturing Analytics, Production Excellence, Industrial Automation, or Manufacturing IT.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Exposure to Industry 4.0, digital manufacturing, or process automation projects is desirable.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (IT, Industrial, related discipline). Additional certification in Data Analytics, Power BI, Python, Industry 4.0, or Digital Manufacturing is preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Data-driven decision-making capability
- Good communication and presentation skills
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
- Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
- Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual groannual gross salary
- Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children
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: 26101065
Job Locations: India
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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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