Manager Product Development Metal Pretreatment & Cleaner (d/f/m)— Germany, Düsseldorf, Adhesive Technologies

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What you´ll do Lead the Metal Pretreatment & Cleaners Product and Application Development Team within the Adhesive Metals Components (AMC) business unit Drive product development activities and technical customer support requests within the metal pretreatment technology portfolio Initiate, develop and optimize product formulations and surface treatment processes to meet customer and market requirements Identify and implement opportunities for cost optimization, raw material substitution and technical problem-solving Partner closely with Sales, Technical Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing and Quality teams to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate business growth Ensure safe and efficient laboratory operations in accordance with applicable safety, environmental, and quality standards Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement while developing and empowering team members Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support sustainable business growth and customer satisfaction What makes you a good fit Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience within the chemical industry Strong technical expertise in metal pretreatment technologies, cleaners and coating systems Passion for technology combined with the ability to collaborate effectively in dynamic, diverse and results-oriented teams Proven people leadership capabilities with a strong commitment to developing, empowering and motivating team members to achieve their full potential Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in German is beneficial Some perks of joining Henkel Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year 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 Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel MEGA Preventive Health Insurance CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket 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, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests. Note: The email address you provide during the application process may also be used in later stages (e.g. for contract execution via digital tools). Please ensure that only you have access to this mailbox and that you can securely receive confidential information through it. JOB ID: 26100650 Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment-Germany@henkel.com Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. 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Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time? Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions. The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well? Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad. Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application? Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process. 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