Global Network Process Engineering Manager RPP & STC (d/f/m)

Henkel group

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves owning and continuously developing the global process engineering framework for Rubbers, Plastisols, Parts (RPP) & Surface Treatment & Cleaners (STC) technologies across the production network. The role requires providing technical sign-off for global network projects to ensure optimal process design and compliance with standards. It also involves driving the implementation of advanced and automated production processes aligned with safety, sustainability, quality, and cost targets, and collaborating with Regional Operations, Process and Technology Innovation, and Global Capital Project Management on process solutions. The manager will support new product introductions by ensuring process and technology readiness, develop and deploy standardized process engineering best practices across all regions, and identify and implement continuous improvement and productivity enhancement initiatives. Additionally, the role includes building and managing global process engineering capabilities, including knowledge sharing and training initiatives. This position can be filled in various international locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related scientific field
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in process engineering, technology development, or a comparable field
• Proven experience leading global projects and working in cross-functional, international teams
• Deep expertise in process engineering and RPP and STC technologies
• Strong analytical, strategic, and hands-on problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
• Fluent English skills

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously develop the global process engineering framework for Rubbers, Plastisols, Parts (RPP) & Surface Treatment & Cleaners (STC) technologies across the production network
• Provide technical sign-off for global network projects to ensure optimal process design and compliance with standards
• Drive the implementation of advanced and automated production processes aligned with safety, sustainability, quality, and cost targets
• Collaborate closely with Regional Operations, Process and Technology Innovation, and Global Capital Project Management on process solutions
• Support new product introductions by ensuring process and technology readiness
• Develop and deploy standardized process engineering best practices across all regions
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and productivity enhancement initiatives
• Build and manage global process engineering capabilities, including knowledge sharing and training initiatives

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees