Cell Manager

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for Beauty, Laundry, and Processing production units (Cells)
• Continuously analyze and optimize production processes and bottlenecks with a focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability
• Strategically plan production and personnel while ensuring compliance with EHS standards, quality requirements, and productivity goals
• Provide disciplinary and technical leadership, including the development and coaching of production staff
• Manage full budgets and ensure the achievement of economic targets
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Logistics, and R&D departments
• Implement long-term production strategies and execute development plans for plant personnel
• Manage investment plans, Capex applications, and Fixed Asset accounting
• Utilize HPS programs to steer OEE through a continuous improvement approach

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of professional leadership experience in a manufacturing setting
• Experience working in regulated environments (GMP, ISO)
• Solid knowledge of plant operations and continuous improvement methodologies (KAIZEN, 5S, Six Sigma)
• Proficiency in KPI management and root cause analysis
• Strong leadership personality with excellent communication and social competence
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes including making, blending, packing, and warehousing

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing plans starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off (sick, vacation, holiday, volunteer) and flexible/hybrid work policies
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan, annual performance bonus, and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender-neutral parental leave, fertility support, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
• Career Growth: Access to international growth opportunities and thousands of skills development courses

About the Company

Henkel is a global leader in both industrial and consumer businesses, building on a legacy of almost 150 years. Our portfolio includes well-known brands in hair care, laundry detergents, and adhesives. We are driven by a purpose to be pioneers at heart for the good of generations, focusing on innovation and sustainability.