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Regional Hygiene Manager APAC
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Regional Hygiene Manager APAC
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About this position
About this Position
- Provide deep functional expertise/consultancy in Hygiene to support Henkel plants in the region.
- Provide strategic and operational direction and leadership in Hygiene to ensure safety of products produced and sold in the region
- Lead the Regional Laboratory team to establish Governance, Competency and Capability of all plants microbiology laboratories.
- Work closely across the region with Quality team, Plant managers, Regional R&D, Regional Engineering and Corporate microbiology experts.
What you´ll do
- Deploys the Global Hygiene Program within the Region assuring the effective implementation of Standards, processes and microbiology technologies/methods in the Region.
- Directs microbiology testing to assure accuracy of data, and timely confidential communication of results (including proficiency testing program) for the Region.
- Leads and performs Plants Hygiene audits and Microbiology Laboratory audit.
- Provides deep technical expertise in all aspects of laboratory and operational microbiology to:
Support regional significant Hygiene incidents.
Support the development and implementation of Hygiene Standards
Support new product development activities - Provides technical guidance and consultancy (FMEA) to projects teams within the Region to assure that manufacturing processes and environments are microbiologically safe for producing both new and existing products.
- Provides guidance in the design of microbiological surveillance and sanitation programs for manufacturing sites in the region.
- Supports the root cause analysis and action plans creation of microbiological non-conformities at Henkel plants.
- Provides scientifically-based recommendations to Regional Management Team regarding product dispositions and need for recall/retrieval of non-conforming products.
- Is a member of the Global Hygiene Community of Practice and leads the Regional Hygiene Community of Practice.
- Leads key projects that continuously improve Hygiene management and performance (processes, standards and tools) within the Region.
- Delivers Hygiene training in the region.
What makes you a good fit
- Deep functional expertise of all aspects of Hygiene / microbiology with either:
- At least 5 years experience of working in microbiological laboratories.
- At least 5 years experience of practical applied microbiology in factory environments.
- University degree in Microbiology is preferable or related field.
- Comfortable and adept at operating in a matrix management structure with many indirect relationships.
- A capable leader of teams and individuals and able to motivate and engage superiors, peers, direct and indirect employees.
- English.
- Travel 50 to 80%.
Some perks of joining Henkel
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: 25076635
Job Locations: China, Shanghai, Shanghai
Contact information for application-related questions: Henkel.GCN.Recruitment@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?
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