What you´ll do
- Participating to the project as of design phase and provide feedback/input from the Operations team.
- Leads the start-up end-to-end operational scope definition.
- Coordinates all subject matter experts (VSU team) to prepare a successful start-up.
- Ensures the Operations Assessment is completed.
- Leads the Start-Up success criteria and OEE glidepath /ramp-up.
- Designs and leads Trials, Commissioning, Qualification and Verification details plans.
- Ensure that equipment, materials, people and processes are implemented well enough to ensure smooth mass production according to expected performance.
- Attends the FAT together with representatives from Engineering and Operations team.
- Action creation and follow up on the punch list items (incl FAT).
Required skills and qualifications:
- Min. bachelor’s degree (technical, chemical, technology)
- 2+ years of experience in production or manufacturing start-ups
- Knowledge of VSU methodologies and tools like FMEA, process validation, and SOP creation
- Experience in managing budgets and timelines for new production projects
- Strong understanding of safety, health, environment, and compliance regulations
- Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, machine commissioning, and production workflows
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with project goals
- Expertise in project management, particularly in leading production line startups or new technology integration
- Strong decision-making and leadership skills under tight deadlines
- Proficiency in risk assessment and troubleshooting during startup phases
- Familiarity with safety, quality standards and production KPIs
- Good level of English is preferred
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
- 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
- Private health care
- Performance bonus
- Package of Henkel's products - twice a year
- Fitpass system
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.
Henkel Srbija d.o.o.
- Bulevar oslobođenja 383, Beograd, Srbija
- PIB: 100472093
- Matični broj: 07102160