Manager Strategy & Projects | Operations & Supply Chain

About this Position

This global role within Henkel Adhesive Technologies is responsible for shaping and executing strategic initiatives across Operations and Supply Chain, driving transformation, managing a portfolio of cross-functional projects, and supporting senior leadership in a complex, international manufacturing environment.

What you’ll do

• Manage development and implementation of the Henkel Adhesive Technologies global Operations and Supply Chain strategy. The scope of work includes 100+ plants and approximately 150,000 customers.
• Key focus for 2026+: Lead the global OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) program across all regions: manage the deployment roadmap, oversee technical implementation (including interfaces to Manufacturing Execution System, IoT and data & analytics platforms), ensure integration between the OEE tool, process framework and people capability building, and drive value creation.
• Manage development and implementation of global functional strategies, such as for Supply Chain, Digital Operations, Quality or Sustainability.
• Lead global change projects and transformational initiatives, including technology selection and global roll-out, functional transformations (design, skills assessment, process redesign), business case definition, change management, and upskilling.
• Manage and track progress of the global portfolio of projects, escalating issues as needed.
• Collaborate with senior management on all aspects of the organization’s Operations and Supply Chain policies and initiatives.
• Perform internal and external analyses of future scenarios to assess potential business developments.
• Gather outside-in input regarding best-in-class Operations and Supply Chain trends and developments.

What makes you a good fit

• Experience in defining strategies and implementing them; a consulting background is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations (e.g., performance tracking, root cause analysis, maintenance programs, Lean/IWS methodologies) is a must.
• Proven experience leading large-scale programs or transformations, ideally involving OEE, MES, or digital manufacturing systems.
• At least 6 years of working experience.
• Master’s degree required; technical background (automation, industrial or mechanical engineering) is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to build compelling storylines and presentations to facilitate senior management decision-making.
• Experience working with senior management, with the ability to successfully navigate complex stakeholder environments.

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
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension Fund (one of the best in NL)
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance