Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
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.
Transfer and Packaging Manager
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Transfer and Packaging Manager
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About this Position
Be the key connector between laboratory innovation and industrial execution. This hybrid role in formulation and packaging ensures the seamless transformation of new product developments into scalable, high-quality, and efficient manufacturing processes.
What you´ll do
- Lead the technology transfer of products from R&D to the plant, ensuring scalability, operational efficiency, and compliance with quality standards.
- Coordinate and execute pilot runs and validations in the plant for new formula and packaging developments.
- Act as the technical expert on the shop floor, making real-time decisions and managing operational conflicts.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Development, Marketing, Quality, Deployment, and R&D to ensure successful product launches.
- Ensure proper implementation of packaging materials and their compatibility with production lines.
- Drive continuous improvement in transfer and packaging processes, proposing innovative and practical solutions.
- Document and standardize transfer processes to ensure efficiency and replicability.
What makes you a good fit
- Education: Degree in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Design.
- Experience: 3–5 years in manufacturing environments, with proven experience in:
- Product transfer (formula and packaging) from lab to plant.
- Implementing developments on the production floor.
- Operational decision-making and issue resolution in manufacturing.
- Technical Knowledge: Packaging, formulation, scale-up, validations, industrial processes.
- Languages: Advanced English (able to communicate technical topics and document in English).
- Key Competencies: Proactivity, adaptability to change, ability to work under pressure, critical thinking, effective communication, and leadership without authority
- Lead the industrialization of beauty & laundry innovations by transferring formulas and packaging from lab to plant.
- Be the technical expert on the floor, driving flawless execution, cross-functional collaboration, and product excellence.
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
- Flexible Benefits
- Canteen
- Savings Fund
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: 25086358
Job Locations: Mexico, Estado De México, Toluca
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment.LATAM@henkel.com
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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.