About this Position

HENKEL IS FOR THOSE WHO STEP UP.
DO YOU?
At Henkel, you can make a difference and craft your career. That’s why
you own your projects and take full responsibility from an early stage. Our
unique brands in markets around the world open countless opportunities to
follow your convictions and explore new paths. If you have an entrepreneurial
mindset that allows you to always think out of the box - take the chance and
shape the future together with us.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our 18-month CHAiNGERS Operations & Supply Chain
Trainee Program prepares you for a fast-track development in the
Operations & Supply Chain organization at Henkel Adhesives Technologies.

Throughout the program, you will gain comprehensive insights into the different
functions of Operations & Supply Chain, drive projects in our manufacturing
sites, build a broad network, and benefit from an individual training and
development plan that will prepare you for future positions within our
organization.

During
the program you will:
Gain
excellent production knowledge & understanding of our value chain and
become familiar with the shopfloor culture
Experience
rich shadowing experiences with on-site teams & functions
Understand
the technology within the plant
Contribute
to highly visible and high-impact strategic projects
Earn
your Green Belt through Lean Six Sigma training
Participate
in tailored learning experiences that ensure relevant professional
development
Receive
high level of visibility and guidance from your onsite supervisor, subject
matter experts and senior leaders throughout the program
Lead
impactful projects within the scope of Operations & Supply Chain
connected with cross-functional departments
At the end of the program, based on performance and
business need, you will be offered your next exciting role in one of our
business units where the knowledge and expertise learned through the program
will propel your career forward.

YOUR
ROLE
Full
engagement with the 18-month trainee program, acquiring a broad overview
of the role and tasks of operations and supply chain management at Henkel
Adhesive Technologies.
Support
daily activities at your designated plant, resulting in an overall
understanding and appreciation for the full AO value chain – this includes
introduction to different supply chain-related functions like strategy,
digital business, procurement, and sales to build a broad understanding of
the organization.
Own and
drive multiple cross-functional projects that lend to continuous
improvement within your plant, allowing you to develop deep insight into
the different functions of operations and supply chain.
Engage
in training and networking experiences to drive preparation for taking on
potential leadership roles within our organization in the future.

During the program you will benefit from:
Individual
trainings, development plans, a high level of visibility, manager’s
guidance, network with senior leaders and other trainees globally.
Upon
completion of the program, and assuming good performance and business
need, you will be placed in a position across the operations and supply
chain organization at one of our regional locations where the knowledge
and expertise learned through the program will provide you with a wide
range of career opportunities.

What makes you a good fit

• Top
  graduated student from Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Materials,
  Production, Mechanical, Systems)
• 2-3
  years of experience at most (Production, Quality, Engineering, Lean, SHE,
  Consulting, Digital, Data Analysis)
• Up to
  2-3 years of work experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Fluent/Advanced English skills
• Ability
  to work at a manufacturing site (Jundiaí/SP or Itapevi/SP), as role is
  100% on-site
• Strong
  verbal and written communication skills, able to engage effectively with
  all levels of management
• Proficient
  in active listening and asking insightful questions to gain deeper
  understanding
• Skilled
  in delivering presentations and tailoring messages to meet the needs of
  diverse audiences
• Effective
  time management and organizational skills, ensuring timely and efficient
  task completion
• Aptitude
  for continuous learning and self-development, with interest in new
  technologies, digitization and data analysis
• Demonstrated
  leadership ability and collaboration within teams (previous
  internship/co-op experience is preferred)
• Willingness
  and drive to become a future leader
• Ability
  to develop a systemic overview of the organizational processes and how
  they integrate
• Demonstrated
  willingness to look for different answers & approaches related to the
  task in hand (benchmarking, networking, technical database, etc)
• Demonstrated
  curiosity about understanding problems, assessing distinct points of view
  and challenging status quo.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• 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

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 welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.