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Plant Manager
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About this Position
As Plant Manager for our Chivilcoy site in Argentina, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, shaping a high-performance culture, and leading a talented team in one of Henkel’s key manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for ensuring safe, sustainable, and competitive plant performance while fostering an inclusive environment where people can thrive, innovate, and grow.What you´ll do
- Manage all plant operations as well as service and support functions at factory level in accordance with global procedures and local regulations.
- Define and implement a long-term production strategy to ensure efficient operations and high-quality products.
- Deliver against plant performance KPIs, budget and key projects.
- Lead, engage and develop the plant organization, including development and succession plans for plant personnel.
- Act as company representative and key contact for local authorities and workers’ unions or councils within your area of responsibility.
- Take responsibility for SHEQ, the plant investment plan, CAPEX applications and fixed asset accounting.
- Coordinate the application of Henkel Production System (HPS) programs to continuously improve the processes, OEE and overall plant performance.
- Collaborate with local, regional and global stakeholders to translate business priorities into effective plant execution.
- Foster an inclusive workplace where different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are valued.
What makes you a good fit
- University degree in Engineering, Production Management or a related field.
- Fluent English.
- Relevant professional experience in manufacturing, operations or production environments, including experience leading teams.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing and operations management, including production processes, capacity planning and plant performance.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean, Six Sigma, TPM or comparable production systems.
- Good understanding of SHEQ requirements, regulatory compliance and quality systems.
- Experience with or exposure to budgets, manufacturing costs, CAPEX and investment planning.
- A people-focused and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to develop others, build strong teams and empower people to contribute.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills, including the ability to work constructively with employee representatives, unions and local authorities.
- Ability to lead change and transformation while bringing people along the journey.
- Strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to translate data and business priorities into practical decisions.
- An open and collaborative mindset, curiosity to learn and the confidence to bring new perspectives.
- Candidates must reside within a maximum one-hour commuting distance from the Chivilcoy plant.
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 welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26103557
Job Locations: Argentina, Provincia De Buenos Aires, Chivilcoy
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.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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