Executive Operations - Chaingers

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Production/ Manufacturing)
  
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, production, or plant-based roles (manufacturing/chemical industry preferred)
  
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, execution-focused mindset.
  
• Passion for continuous improvement, process optimization, operational excellence & leading people.
  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions, teams, and diverse cultural environments.
  
• Comfortable working in a full-time, plant-based role at Nairobi. (remote/hybrid work not applicable for this program)
  
• Clear aspiration and potential to grow into leadership roles within Operations.
  

• Gain structured exposure across key operational areas, including production, engineering, supply chain, quality, lean, strategy and people leadership.
  
• Lead and contribute to high-impact projects driving optimisation, efficiency, safety, and performance on the shopfloor.
  
• Contribute to Henkel’s digital transformation and sustainability initiatives through impactful work in manufacturing.
  
• Earn Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and apply it in real business contexts.
  
• Be part of a global cohort of high-potential talent, working alongside peers from across regions, sharing diverse perspectives, and learning best practices from Henkel’s worldwide operations.
  
• Start with a permanent contract and competitive package, with enhanced responsibility into a people leadership role upon successful completion.