Sr Manager Process Engineering Polyurethane

Shape the Future of PU Manufacturing – Globally.

Shape the Future of PU Manufacturing – Globally.
We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Process Engineering Leader to take on the role of Global PE Manager for our worldwide production network, with a strategic focus on Polyurethane Chemistry (PU). In this critical role, you will drive global productivity, innovation, and capacity improvements by leading a Network of Experts and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

You will act as a key enabler of next-generation production processes, contribute to technology innovations, and set the global standard for process engineering excellence in PU. Reporting to the Global Technology Head for Polyurethane, Hotmelt, and Water-Based Products, you will work across a dynamic matrix of stakeholders including Technology Management, Product Development, Global Operations, and Capital Project Management.

What you’ll do

• Drive process innovation by leading the design and implementation of new or improved PU production processes
• Optimize performance through analysis and enhancement of existing technologies across the global PU network
• Steer global projects by managing and aligning process engineering efforts across regions and investment programs
• Standardize excellence by defining and rolling out global best practices and process engineering benchmarks
• Shape technology investments by influencing technical scoping, automation levels, and capacity planning for major projects
• Consolidate knowledge and share cross-plant learnings to foster continuous improvement throughout the network
• Ensure compliance by providing technical sign-off and safeguarding adherence to safety, sustainability, quality, and cost objectives
• Support product innovation by ensuring scalable, efficient process integration for new PU products
• Lead the Network of Experts to promote collaboration, alignment, and capability development across all PU-relevant sites
• Define a strategic roadmap to guide long-term development of PU technologies and global production capabilities.

What makes you a good fit

• Engineering degree or equivalent scientific qualification; Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience in process engineering, ideally with polyurethane or related chemistries
• Strong technical expertise in industrial process engineering and manufacturing
• Proven experience leading cross-functional, global teams or networks
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strategic thinking and operational execution
• Excellent project management skills and hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication abilities

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
• Globally 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
• Pension Fund
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance

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.

Over Henkel

Voortbouwend op een sterke erfenis van bijna 150 jaar, geven wij de toon aan om het leven elke dag opnieuw te verbeelden en te verbeteren. Vandaag en voor toekomstige generaties. Via onze innovatieve en duurzame merken en technologieën en via onze teams over de hele wereld. Henkel bekleedt leidende posities in zowel industriële als consumentenactiviteiten: Ons portfolio omvat bekende haarverzorgingsproducten, wasmiddelen, wasverzachters en kleefstoffen, dichtingsmiddelen en functionele coatings.