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Lean Manufacturing Manager

Turkey, Ankara Employment contract · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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In this role, you will lead the Continuous Improvement agenda across Henkel’s production operations in Turkey, driving operational excellence and sustainable performance improvements. You will take ownership of Henkel Production Systems (HPS), leading lean transformation initiatives, developing a continuous improvement culture, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, efficiency, and manufacturing excellence.

Job Responsibility

  • Implements a Continuous Improvement strategy and manage Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and projects to ensure efficient production and high-quality products
  • Drive simplification and streamlining in plant processes utilizing Henkel Production Systems (HPS) standards and digital tools
  • Manages the HPS Team to ensure all operational requirements are met
  • Identify and deliver productivity and cost savings projects using problem solving and project management tools
  • Collaborate with the regional and global Lean teams to develop tools and methodologies
  • Delivers against production performance KPIs, budget and projects
  • Own and drive the Lean transformation agenda across both Turkey plants collaborating with all plant functions, as part of the Turkey Operations lead team
  • Develop a lean culture through designing, training, and coaching of lean tools and methodologies
  • Coach and develop Lean Engineers within the department
  • Acts as role model of continuous improvement culture and behaviors

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in FMCG manufacturing environments, including at least 5 years of experience in Lean tools implementation and driving a Lean culture
  • Extensive knowledge of problem solving using structured methodologies such as A3 and Six Sigma
  • Strong manufacturing knowledge with deep understanding of shopfloor management
  • Advanced user of MS Office applications, expertise in Power BI is considered a plus
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English with the ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of management

Nice to have

Expertise in Power BI

What we offer

  • 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

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