About this Position
Chaingers: Operations
Leadership Program is one of
Henkel’s flagship talent programs – a high-impact opportunity for professionals
with 3–5 years of experience ready to accelerate their careers in manufacturing
operations. This role is designed for experienced professionals who are ready
to take on bigger responsibilities, deeper operational impact, and a clear
leadership path.
Based
at our Nairobi Plant, this role enables you to develop deep, hands-on expertise
across end-to-end operations, including production, operational excellence,
Smart Factory initiatives, digital transformation, and people leadership. You
will lead critical projects, drive tangible improvements on the shopfloor, and
collaborate closely with plant leadership, while engaging in regional and
global upskilling opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Join Henkel’s Chaingers Program – an 18-month immersive journey
designed to deepen your operational expertise and accelerate your
leadership growth.
- Gain structured exposure across key operational areas, including
production, engineering, supply chain, quality, lean, strategy and people
leadership.
- Lead and contribute to high-impact projects driving optimisation,
efficiency, safety, and performance on the shopfloor.
- Contribute to Henkel’s digital transformation and sustainability
initiatives through impactful work in manufacturing.
- Earn Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and apply it in real
business contexts.
- Be part of a global cohort of high-potential talent, working
alongside peers from across regions, sharing diverse perspectives, and
learning best practices from Henkel’s worldwide operations.
- Start with a permanent contract and competitive package, with
enhanced responsibility into a people leadership role upon successful
completion.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical,
Production/ Manufacturing)
- 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, production, or
plant-based roles (manufacturing/chemical industry preferred)
- Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, execution-focused
mindset.
- Passion for continuous improvement, process optimization,
operational excellence & leading people.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to
work effectively across functions, teams, and diverse cultural
environments.
- Comfortable working in a full-time, plant-based role at Nairobi.
(remote/hybrid work not applicable for this program)
- Clear aspiration and potential to grow into leadership roles within
Operations.
How to Apply
