Job Description

About this Position As an Assistant Production Manager – Plant Operations, you will manage plant-level production operations and service/support functions, ensuring efficient manufacturing, consistent product quality, and achievement of production targets. You will drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives, optimize resource utilization, and lead teams to deliver sustainable improvements in productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.

What you´ll do

• Manage plant-level production operations and service/support functions to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing.
• Develop and implement production strategies to achieve operational targets, product quality standards, and business objectives.
• Monitor production KPIs, budgets, and project milestones to drive performance and operational efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and optimize processes.
• Facilitate Lean activities and workshops, including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and 5S.
• Implement Standard Work, Visual Management, and Short Interval Control practices to ensure sustainable improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, warehouse, and maintenance teams to identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Lead, motivate, and develop production personnel by fostering teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, global procedures, operating practices, quality requirements, and applicable local regulations.
• Drive standardized processes and operational best practices across the plant.

What makes you a good fit

• Minimum 6 years of experience in production management, preferably in a manufacturing or process industry.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience managing plant operations and cross-functional teams, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production performance.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement, driving productivity gains, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Proficiency in KPI monitoring, budgeting, and project execution, with a focus on achieving business objectives and improving production outcomes.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, fostering collaboration, team development, and effective communication across all levels of the organization.
• Analytical mindset combined with strong business acumen, enabling data-driven decision-making, customer-focused solutions, and sustainable business growth.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• 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
• Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
• Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
• Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.