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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.
Quality Assurance Trainee
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About this Position
At Henkel, we are committed to maintaining the highest quality standards across our operations. As a Quality Assurance Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience in quality management processes, laboratory operations, documentation control, and process improvement initiatives. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, support manufacturing excellence, and contribute to maintaining compliance with quality standards while developing a strong foundation in quality assurance practices.
What you´ll do
- Support incoming raw material, packaging material, and finished goods inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Assist in laboratory management activities, including calibration coordination and maintenance of quality records.
- Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and Process Control Sheets (PCS).
- Prepare and maintain quality documentation to support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and create clear, effective process documentation.
- Support shopfloor documentation, visual controls, and process standardization initiatives.
- Participate in process mapping and continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.
- Analyze quality-related data and assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Provide support and guidance to shopfloor teams on documentation usage and quality best practices.
- Contribute to process excellence initiatives by ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance of all quality-related documents.
What makes you a good fit
- Master's degree in Chemistry or a related field with a strong interest in Quality Assurance and laboratory operations.
- Basic understanding of quality systems, documentation practices, SOPs, and quality control processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy in documentation and record-keeping.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Eagerness to learn manufacturing and quality processes within a chemical or packaging environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, process excellence, and compliance with quality standards.
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
- 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 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: 26103319
Job Locations: India, Maharashtra, Kurkumbh
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@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.