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Manager Packaging & Automation
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Manager Packaging & Automation
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About this Position
The Packaging and Automation Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of packaging operations, equipment automation, and continuous improvement initiatives within our adhesive manufacturing facility. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, people management skills, and a strategic mindset to ensure high-volume, cost-effective, and safe packaging of our diverse adhesive product portfolio (e.g., epoxies, acrylics, hot melts, sealants) into containers ranging from cartridges and tubes to drums and totes
What you´ll do
- Packaging Operations & Management
Oversee the daily operations of all packaging lines, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to production schedules.
Manage and optimize packaging processes for various adhesive viscosities and container types.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), line utilization, yield, and changeover time, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
Ensure all packaged products meet strict quality standards, minimizing defects and rework. - Automation & Engineering
Lead the selection, installation, qualification, and maintenance of new packaging machinery and automation systems (e.g., robotic palletizers, automatic fillers, sealers, labelers).
Develop and manage the capital expenditure (CAPEX) budget for packaging and automation projects.
Collaborate with the R&D and Engineering teams to transition new adhesive products into scalable and efficient packaging lines.
Oversee the integration of packaging systems with plant-wide Smart factory systems. - Team Leadership & Development
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of packaging supervisors, operators, and maintenance technicians.
Conduct performance reviews, manage scheduling, and ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet production demands.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and technical excellence within the packaging department - Safety, Quality, and Compliance
Champion a Safety First culture, ensuring all personnel and processes strictly comply with Henkel SHE, environmental, and company safety standards, especially concerning handling hazardous chemicals.
Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all packaging equipment and processes.
Ensure compliance with all necessary regulatory and quality requirements (e.g., ISO standards, customer specifications). - Continuous Improvement (CI)
Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to identify and eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve throughput on packaging lines.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for major equipment failures or quality deviations in packaging.
Drive projects to reduce material waste, improve energy efficiency, and optimize utility consumption within the packaging area.
Oversee the daily operations of all packaging lines, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to production schedules.
Manage and optimize packaging processes for various adhesive viscosities and container types.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), line utilization, yield, and changeover time, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
Ensure all packaged products meet strict quality standards, minimizing defects and rework.
Lead the selection, installation, qualification, and maintenance of new packaging machinery and automation systems (e.g., robotic palletizers, automatic fillers, sealers, labelers).
Develop and manage the capital expenditure (CAPEX) budget for packaging and automation projects.
Collaborate with the R&D and Engineering teams to transition new adhesive products into scalable and efficient packaging lines.
Oversee the integration of packaging systems with plant-wide Smart factory systems.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of packaging supervisors, operators, and maintenance technicians.
Conduct performance reviews, manage scheduling, and ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet production demands.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and technical excellence within the packaging department
Champion a Safety First culture, ensuring all personnel and processes strictly comply with Henkel SHE, environmental, and company safety standards, especially concerning handling hazardous chemicals.
Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all packaging equipment and processes.
Ensure compliance with all necessary regulatory and quality requirements (e.g., ISO standards, customer specifications).
Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to identify and eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve throughput on packaging lines.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for major equipment failures or quality deviations in packaging.
Drive projects to reduce material waste, improve energy efficiency, and optimize utility consumption within the packaging area.
What makes you a good fit
- Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 3 years in a management role focused on packaging, automation, or process engineering.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical) or a related technical field.
- Experience in the adhesives, chemicals, coatings, or related high-viscosity process industry is highly preferred
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: 25089217
Job Locations: India, Maharashtra, Kurkumbh
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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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