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HEHenkel AG&Co.KGaA

Head of Metal Packaging Surface Treatment Europe(m/w/x)

Düsseldorf
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

Driving metal packaging surface treatment innovation with European customers. 7-10 years R&D leadership experience in surface treatments required. Work from anywhere policy, flexible hours.

Requirements

  • Master or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related field
  • 7-10 years professional experience in product development, ideally in chemical industry with focus on surface treatments and scale-up processes
  • Leadership experience in R&D teams
  • Projects in Europe or internationally
  • Experience in surface treatment of metals (e.g. corrosion protection, coatings, cleaners)
  • Focus on metal packaging sector
  • Knowledge of electrochemistry
  • Knowledge of polymer chemistry
  • Knowledge of analytical methods such as XPS and SEM
  • Strong leadership skills in managing innovation pipelines
  • Strong leadership skills in developing teams
  • Strong leadership skills in stakeholder management
  • Knowledge in EU-Regulations (e.g. sustainability, recycling, GMP)
  • Willingness to travel around 15-20%
  • Travel around 15-20%

Tasks

  • Promote innovation pipeline with customers
  • Ensure innovation project performance aligns with launch plan
  • Meet financial targets for innovation projects
  • Lead and develop high-performing teams
  • Manage stakeholders effectively
  • Set clear team priorities
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders
  • Leverage stakeholder feedback to optimize processes
  • Attend business meetings and conferences
  • Present technical work at meetings and conferences
  • Ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations
  • Ensure adherence to safety standards and policies
  • Explore new technology opportunities
  • Explore new product opportunities
  • Explore performance improvement opportunities
  • Perform data analysis
  • Draw conclusions from data
  • Make experimental recommendations

Work Experience

  • 7 - 10 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • XPS
  • SEM

Benefits

Flexible Working

  • Flexible work scheme
  • Flexible hours
  • Hybrid work model
  • Work from anywhere policy

Diverse Work

  • Diverse growth opportunities

Mental Health Support

  • Global wellbeing standards

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Health and preventive care programs
  • MEGA Preventive Health Insurance

Generous Parental Leave

  • Gender-neutral parental leave

Competitive Pay

  • Employee Share Plan

Retirement Plans

  • Company Pension Plan

Other Benefits

  • CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
  • Mobility offer

Company Bike

  • My Henkel Bike

Public Transport Subsidies

  • Jobticket
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