Production Engineer

About this Position

In this position, you will contribute to the efficient and reliable operation of our manufacturing processes by supporting production performance, process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with production teams, you will help identify improvement opportunities, solve process-related challenges and ensure operations are carried out in line with quality, safety and operational standards. This role offers the opportunity to take an active part in creating a safer, more efficient and continuously improving manufacturing environment.

What you´ll do

• Ensure production activities are carried out in line with defined process standards and the planned production schedule.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives to improve cost, output, yield, uptime and quality.
• Identify short- and long-term production and process issues through root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Plan and support autonomous maintenance activities to ensure machine reliability and production continuity.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, quality, occupational safety and company standards across production operations.
• Monitor production performance, prepare relevant reports and KPIs, present improvement opportunities to management, and follow up on resulting actions.
• Identify the training and development needs of operators and support their implementation.
• Improve production methods and processes to enhance product and packaging quality. Maintain production and material areas in accordance with company standards and promote a safe, efficient and continuously improving shopfloor environment.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering or related fields
• 2–4 years of experience in production or manufacturing
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma and/or TPM is preferred
• Good command of English
• Good level of MS Office
• Strong communication, problem-solving and result-oriented working skills
• SAP knowledge is a plus

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

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.