Head of Production (Adhesives)

Adhesive Technologies Production Spain, Montornes del Valles, Catalonia Full Time Regular
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About this position

What you´ll do 

  • Lead and manage three production departments, ensuring full achievement of cost, quality, safety and sustainability targets.
  • Implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the assigned production areas, applying Lean principles and best operational practices.
  • Ensure strict compliance with all safety, environmental and quality standards, promoting a strong safety culture within the teams.
  • Coordinate and co lead projects within the scope of the production areas, from planning to execution and follow up.
  • Manages all operations at factory level to ensure efficient production and high quality products
  • Delivers against plant performance KPIs, budget and projects
  • Sets up and executes development plans for plant personnel
  • Ensures operations processes and solutions are implemented according to global procedures and local regulations
  • Work physically on site in Montornès, maintaining direct presence on the shop floor and close interaction with the production teams.

What makes you a good fit

  • Industrial, Chemical, or similar Engineering degree.
  • Fluent English and Spanish, both written and spoken is a must.
  • Minimum 4 years of production experience leading teams in an industrial environment mainly in automotive/chemical sector is a must
  • Strong chemical process knowledge.
  • Experience working in automated environments and solid understanding of Lean methodologies.
  • Excellent problem solving abilities and strong organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of industrial safety standards, including workplace and process safety.
  • Understanding of sustainability principles applied to industrial operations.
  • Proven leadership skills, with a focus on team motivation, coaching, and team building practices.
  • Experience managing improvement or technical projects within production areas.
  • Willingness to travel across Europe (occasionally, e.g., 1x/month for couple of days)
  • 100% presence in a Production plant in Montornès del Vallès, direct availability in Spain

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
  • Onsite canteen
  • Health insurance paid the employee with a tax exemption
  • Well-being programme
  • Discounts on company products

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.

JOB ID: 26094046

Job Locations: Spain, Catalonia, Montornes del Valles

Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.iberia@henkel.com

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