Vice President Production

About this Position

What you´ll do

• Strategic Leadership & Regional Alignment Provide strategic direction for regional operations by translating enterprise objectives into site-level execution plans that drive performance, growth, and alignment with global manufacturing and supply chain priorities. • Operational Excellence & Performance Management Establish and sustain a culture of continuous improvement through the implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM principles, ensuring measurable gains in efficiency, cost, quality, and service across all sites. • Manufacturing Leadership Oversee all manufacturing operations across seven sites in North America and Mexico to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective production that meets business demand, optimizes asset utilization, and supports long-term competitiveness.
• Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure all sites maintain compliance with regulatory and corporate standards, targeting world-class safety and environmental performance with zero incidents and zero harm.
• People & Organizational Development Lead and develop high-performing teams by mentoring plant managers and functional leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and empowerment that builds long-term organizational capability.
• Cost & Productivity Optimization Drive sustainable productivity improvements and cost optimization by leveraging operational excellence programs, process innovation, and digital tools to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Quality & Customer Service Ensure consistent delivery of superior product quality and service by embedding a right-first-time mindset and partnering with cross-functional teams to exceed customer expectations and meet regulatory standards.
• Sustainability & Digital Transformation Advance the regional sustainability agenda and accelerate digital transformation by integrating energy efficiency, waste reduction, automation, and data analytics into all aspects of plant operations. • Governance, Compliance & Reporting Ensure all operations comply with internal policies, external regulations, and ethical standards while providing transparent, data-driven reporting and insights to regional and global leadership. • Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate seamlessly with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, and Commercial functions to align operational capabilities with business needs, enabling innovation, agility, and end-to-end value creation.

What makes you a good fit

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in large-scale manufacturing or process industries (chemical, materials, or adjacent sectors).
• Minimum 8–10 years of direct operational and plant leadership experience, including line responsibility for manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain operations.
• Proven track record leading Lean Six Sigma / Operational Excellence transformations at enterprise or regional scale. • Experience in digital operations Demonstrated success in managing cross-regional organizations and influencing senior leadership in a matrixed, global environment. • Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification preferred. Exposure to sustainability and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) implementation programs is an advantage.

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
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer
• Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
• 1 day off, sickness leave, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.