Our 18-month CHAiNGERS Operations & Supply Chain Trainee Program prepares you for a fast-track development in the Operations & Supply Chain organization at Henkel Adhesives Technologies. As a CHAiNGER, you will receive a permanent employment contract from day one, enjoy high visibility and benefit from global career opportunities.
CHAINGERS OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN PROGRAMHenkel ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Boost your career with our Graduate Program
Throughout this time, you will gain a comprehensive insight into the different functions of Operations & Supply Chain, take over projects in our plants, build a broad network, benefit from individual training and development plan that will prepare you for future management positions.
Henkel has a history of more than 148 years of recruiting, investing, and growing our talents. Our AO CHAiNGERS group is made of diverse individuals full of curiosity, passion, and commitment to transform our agenda. The program is equipping them with the skills and perspectives to further grow in the Operations & Supply Chain space.
Björn Jackisch, VP Operations & Supply Chain Americas, Henkel Adhesive Technologies
Unlocking the Impact of the CHAiNGERS Trainee Program
Our trainees will take you along and give you exciting insights.
CHAiNGERS Global
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Latin America
Brazil
Jundiaí
Mexico
Guadalupe
Asia-Pacific
Greater China
Dragon
Danyang
Yantai
Guangzhou
WaiGaoQiao
Japan
Hino
Thailand
Bangpoo
Bangpakong
South Korea
Songdo
Australia
Kilsyth,
Seven Hills
Vietnam
Bien Hoa
Indonesia
Tangerang
Malaysia
Shah Alam
Europe
Italy
Zingonia
Spain
Montornes
Germany
Düsseldorf
Heidelberg
Ireland
Dublin
Hungary
Környe
India, Middle East & Asia
Turkey
Gebkim
United Arab Emirates
Polybit UAQ
India
Kurkumbh
North America
United States
Richmond
Salisbury
Cleveland
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Onboarding (1 Month)
Production (5 Months)
Rotations (3 x 2 Months)
Crossfunctional Project (6 Months)
Getting Started: The program kicks off with an exciting onboarding week that introduces you to all the important information about Henkel, Adhesive (A) and Adhesives Operations & Supply Chain (AO). And the best part: You will meet and connect with all the other CHAiNGERS trainees in your region. Afterwards, you will start your adventure at your location plant and get to know your future tasks, colleagues and mentor. Together with your mentor you will then shape your individual learning journey at AO.
Building your Foundation: In the first months you will join our production team. You will understand production processes and experience the shopfloor culture as well as all steps of the value stream in the plant in real life. During these months you will support efficiency and optimization initiatives and and thus make an impact on the plant.
Exploring new horizons: You will embark on 3 functional rotations in selected departments (e.g. Safety, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, Lean Management or Supply Planning).
In parallel you will be introduced to the different areas of Supply Chain and related functions like Customer Service and Sales to build a broad understanding of the organization.
It helps you to understand our customers’ needs and the daily challenges that we solve for them. After gaining an insight into the department, you will be assigned tasks and work actively on projects to deepen your expertise and explore Operations & Supply Chain from different perspectives.
Get a strategic perceptive: You will get involved in a cross functional project in close collaboration with the regional as well as global Henkel Adhesive teams.
This will give you the chance to take on an exciting project with thrilling challenges and thus support a breakthrough objective and make an impact on key strategic initiatives.
Onboarding (1 Month)
Getting Started: The program kicks off with an exciting onboarding week that introduces you to all the important information about Henkel, Adhesive (A) and Adhesives Operations & Supply Chain (AO). And the best part: You will meet and connect with all the other CHAiNGERS trainees in your region. Afterwards, you will start your adventure at your location plant and get to know your future tasks, colleagues and mentor. Together with your mentor you will then shape your individual learning journey at AO.
Production (5 Months)
Building your Foundation: In the first months you will join our production team. You will understand production processes and experience the shopfloor culture as well as all steps of the value stream in the plant in real life. During these months you will support efficiency and optimization initiatives and and thus make an impact on the plant.
Rotations (3 x 2 Months)
Exploring new horizons: You will embark on 3 functional rotations in selected departments (e.g. Safety, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, Lean Management or Supply Planning).
In parallel you will be introduced to the different areas of Supply Chain and related functions like Customer Service and Sales to build a broad understanding of the organization.
It helps you to understand our customers’ needs and the daily challenges that we solve for them. After gaining an insight into the department, you will be assigned tasks and work actively on projects to deepen your expertise and explore Operations & Supply Chain from different perspectives.
Crossfunctional Project (6 Months)
Get a strategic perceptive: You will get involved in a cross functional project in close collaboration with the regional as well as global Henkel Adhesive teams.
This will give you the chance to take on an exciting project with thrilling challenges and thus support a breakthrough objective and make an impact on key strategic initiatives.
Growth enabler
Throughout the program, you will benefit from individual trainings (Lean Six Sigma, Digitalization & Agility, Leadership Essentials) to prepare you for your future management position. Thereby you will receive guidance from an experienced mentor who will help you identify your individual prospects, give you feedback on your performance and agree development measures with you.
Not only will you develop meaningful professional contacts and relationships with senior leaders, but you will also have the chance to exchange ideas and build a network with other trainees from across the world who are involved in the program.
At the end of the program, many career opportunities are waiting for you within AO - whether expert or project career. We will support you in unlocking your potential and finding the right career track for you.
Your benefits
Onboarding week
Plant visit
Customer visits
Team building activities
The onboarding week is an exciting opportunity to connect with fellow trainees from your region, gain insights into Henkel and its departments, and engage with regional leaders.
Plant visits offer firsthand insights into diverse operations, different technologies, and the chance to connect with experts driving innovation across Henkel's global network!
The program provides the opportunity to visit some of our customers or host them at our sites, fostering valuable exchanges and strengthening professional networks.
Teambuilding with trainees from your region is a key part of the program, offering plenty of opportunities to connect, collaborate, and build strong relationships.
Onboarding week
The onboarding week is an exciting opportunity to connect with fellow trainees from your region, gain insights into Henkel and its departments, and engage with regional leaders.
Plant visit
Plant visits offer firsthand insights into diverse operations, different technologies, and the chance to connect with experts driving innovation across Henkel's global network!
Customer visits
The program provides the opportunity to visit some of our customers or host them at our sites, fostering valuable exchanges and strengthening professional networks.
Team building activities
Teambuilding with trainees from your region is a key part of the program, offering plenty of opportunities to connect, collaborate, and build strong relationships.
Who we are looking for
Our CHAiNGERS career paths
After completing the program, exciting and challenging opportunities await you! See what past CHAiNGERS are up to today and how the program has helped shape their careers.
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APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
Thank you for your interest in our CHAiNGERS Graduate Program!
Program Application Phase:
Spring, 2025
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