About this PositionAs Plant Manager for our Chivilcoy site in Argentina, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, shaping a high-performance culture, and leading a talented team in one of Henkel’s key manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for ensuring safe, sustainable, and competitive plant performance while fostering an inclusive environment where people can thrive, innovate, and grow.What You´ll Do- Manage all plant operations as well as service and support functions at factory level in accordance with integral procedures and local regulations.- Define and implement a long-term production strategy to ensure efficient operations and high-quality products.- Deliver against plant performance KPIs, budget and key projects.- Lead, engage and develop the plant organization, including development and succession plans for plant personnel.- Act as company representative and key contact for local authorities and workers’ unions or councils within your area of responsibility.- Take responsibility for SHEQ, the plant investment plan, CAPEX applications and fixed asset accounting.- Coordinate the application of Henkel Production System (HPS) programs to continuously improve the processes, OEE and overall plant performance.- Collaborate with local, regional and global stakeholders to translate business priorities into effective plant execution.- Foster an inclusive workplace where different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are valued.What makes you a good fit- University degree in Engineering, Production Management or a related field.- Fluent English.- Relevant professional experience in manufacturing, operations or production environments,



including experience leading teams.- Strong understanding of manufacturing and operations management, including production processes, capacity planning and plant performance.- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean, Six Sigma, TPM or comparable production systems.- Good understanding of SHEQ requirements, regulatory compliance and quality systems.- Experience with or exposure to budgets, manufacturing costs, CAPEX and investment planning.- A people-focused and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to develop others, build strong teams and empower people to contribute.- Strong communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills, including the ability to work constructively with employee representatives, unions and local authorities.- Ability to lead change and transformation while bringing people along the journey.- Strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to translate data and business priorities into practical decisions.- An open and collaborative mindset, curiosity to learn and the confidence to bring new perspectives.- Candidates must reside within a maximum one-hour commuting distance from the Chivilcoy plant.Some perks of joining Henkel- 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 sharesAt 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Plant Manager (Chivilcoy)
🏢 Henkel
📍 Chivilcoy