Director of Supplier Quality & Development - Americas

Henkel group • Rocky Hill, CT

5d • $185,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical discipline
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Quality, Engineering, or Supplier Quality within manufacturing, chemical, or equivalent industries
• Proven leadership experience managing supplier quality organizations and senior technical teams in complex, matrixed environments
• Deep knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, GMP, Food Safety standards, and audit practices
• Strong command of core quality methodologies (APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC/CEP, PFMEA, Control Plans)
• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Strong financial and statistical data literacy, with the ability to interpret product quality metrics, COPQ, and supplier claims to drive executive decisions
• Demonstrated ability to navigate global suppliers and misaligned internal stakeholders, balancing partnership with accountability
• Executive level communication and influence across Quality, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Units
• Fluent English; advanced Spanish preferred
• Up to 50% travel to support supplier audits, development activities, and escalation management
• Capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws

Responsibilities

• Regional owner of Supplier Quality & Development strategy for the Americas, aligned with global SQD direction
• Direct leadership and development of the Supplier Quality organization, including performance management, capability building, and succession planning
• Final regional authority for supplier quality escalations, including containment, stop ship decisions, and executive level supplier engagement
• Accountability for supplier attributable cost recovery, including chargebacks, claims, and cost of poor quality (COPQ) restitution
• Key contributor to global supplier quality governance, representing the Americas region

Benefits

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director