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Chaingers: Operations Leadership Program is one of Henkel’s flagship talent programs - a high-impact opportunity for professionals with 3–5 years of experience ready to accelerate their careers in manufacturing operations. This role is designed for experienced professionals who are ready to take on bigger responsibilities, deeper operational impact, and a clear leadership path. Based at our Gebkim Plant, this role enables you to develop deep, hands-on expertise across end-to-end operations, including production, operational excellence, Smart Factory initiatives, digital transformation, and people leadership.
Job Responsibility:
Join Henkel’s Chaingers Program - an 18-month immersive journey designed to deepen your operational expertise and accelerate your leadership growth
Gain structured exposure across key operational areas, including production, engineering, supply chain, quality, lean, strategy and people leadership
Lead and contribute to high-impact projects driving optimisation, efficiency, safety, and performance on the shopfloor
Contribute to Henkel’s digital transformation and sustainability initiatives through impactful work in manufacturing
Earn Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and apply it in real business contexts
Be part of a global cohort of high-potential talent, working alongside peers from across regions, sharing diverse perspectives, and learning best practices from Henkel’s worldwide operations
Start with a permanent contract and competitive package, with enhanced responsibility into a people leadership role upon successful completion
Requirements:
Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Production/ Manufacturing)
3–5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, production, or plant-based roles (manufacturing/chemical industry preferred)
Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, execution-focused mindset
Passion for continuous improvement, process optimization, operational excellence & leading people
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions, teams, and diverse cultural environments
Comfortable working in a full-time, plant-based role at Gebkim Plant. (remote/hybrid work not applicable for this program)
Fluent in English
additional languages are an advantage
Clear aspiration and potential to grow into leadership roles within Operations
What we offer:
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