Manager 3rd Party Manufacturing

What you´ll do

• Lead external manufacturing footprint development, including supplier relocation, tendering, onboarding processes, new program implementations, and supplier optimization within the automotive industry.
• Organize and coordinate production ramp-ups with European and international contract manufacturers, maintaining strong relationships with partners to meet project deadlines.
• Oversee and analyze manufacturing processes in injection molding, e.g. including OEE monitoring and shopfloor management.
• Work closely with suppliers to effectively resolve issues during crisis periods.
• Optimize and manage processing costs within the assigned portfolio, ensuring cost-efficiency and fostering continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with key stakeholders, including purchasing, supply chain, engineering, quality, business functions, and external partners, to create a cooperative working environment.
• Support safety, health, environmental, and quality audits with a responsible approach, ensuring compliance and promoting operational excellence.
• Coordinate technical and operational topics (e.g., technical specifications) between Henkel and suppliers to ensure alignment and meet technical and operational requirements.

What makes you a good fit

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field Min. 3 years of professional work experience in process engineering, operations/manufacturing, technical project management or a related field; experience in supplier management & injection moulding is a plus
• Proven project management skills to coordinate a cross-functional project team
• Open minded with willingness to find solutions out of the box
• Fluent English skills are a must
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including technical teams
• Good MS Office skills are required, SAP experience is an advantage
• Willingness to travel B category driving licence

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours and hybrid working type
• 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
• Cafeteria: 836.000 HUF gross/year
• 13th and 14th month salary
• Private clinic services
• Sports Club

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.

About this Position

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop What makes you a good fit. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.