Henkel

Lean Manufacturing Manager (Ankara Plant)

Henkel  •  Elmadağ, TR / Ankara, TR (Remote)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

About this Position

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.

What you´ll do

  • 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

What makes you a good fit

  • 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

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • 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

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.


Henkel

About Henkel

Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands.

Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace.

Our company purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of about 47,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day.

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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