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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.
Data System Implementation Manager
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Data System Implementation Manager
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About this Position
As a Data System Implementation Manager, you will be responsible for leading the development, standardization, implementation, and scaling of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) across global manufacturing operations. What you'll do will ensure seamless integration between Center of Excellence (CoE) strategies and the diverse digital maturity levels of factories, translating visionary goals into measurable progress on key operational KPIs. You will be the driving force behind the successful deployment of the AVEVA Model-Driven MES system, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
What you´ll do
MES Program Management
- Lead the Implementation: Oversee the successful deployment of the AVEVA Model-Driven MES solution, ensuring smooth integration with existing production processes
- Manage Project Timelines & Budgets: Ensure that project milestones, timelines, and budgets are met, maintaining focus on quality and operational excellence
- Risk Management: Identify project risks early and develop effective mitigation strategies to ensure smooth project execution
- Testing & Go-Live Support: Oversee system testing, validation, and the go-live phase, ensuring all requirements are met and issues are resolved promptly
- User Training & Support: Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), provide comprehensive end-user training, and offer support during the go-live phase
- Reporting & Documentation: Maintain detailed project documentation and provide regular updates to senior management, tracking progress and highlighting key achievements or challenges
Digital Transformation & CoE Alignment
- Serve as the interface between the CoE and local factory teams, ensuring that global solutions are locally viable and impactful
- Embed CoE tools and playbooks into site-specific implementation strategies, ensuring alignment with performance KPIs
What makes you a good fit
Education & Certifications
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Experience
- Experience: 5+ years in digital transformation preferably in complex industrial or manufacturing organizations
- Track record of driving cross-functional programs in manufacturing using Agile at scale
- Experience bridging CoE-level strategy with factory-level execution
Technical Skills
- Manufacturing Execution System: In-depth knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for real-time monitoring and control of manufacturing processes
- Proven experience with AVEVA MES (formerly Wonderware), particularly the Model-Driven approach
- Expertise in the configuration, deployment, and integration of AVEVA MES with various enterprise systems such as ERP (SAP), SCADA, and PLCs
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and how MES systems contribute to production, quality management, and inventory control
- Familiarity with the MES lifecycle (upgrades, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement)
- Data Governance: Establishing data standards, quality metrics, and compliance protocols to ensure data integrity and security
- Dashboard Development: Support dashboarding and reporting via Power BI to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) in real-time
- Industry Standards: Familiarity with industry standards for information security and industrial communication networks
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to industry-specific regulations and standards to maintain operational excellence and legal compliance
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across various departments and with international teams, fostering innovation and driving organizational growth
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally 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
- Pension Fund
- Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Canteen
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: 25081245
Job Locations: Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam | Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona
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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.