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Head of Global Hygiene (d/f/m)— Germany, Düsseldorf, Henkel Consumer Brands

Henkel · Germany, Düsseldorf, Henkel Consumer Brands

Full-timeOn-sitePosted 7 October 2026
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What you´ll do Leading the development and execution of a holistic global Hygiene Management strategy Creating an environment for sharing best practices and lessons learned among Henkel sites Create and drive implementation of the holistic Hygiene Management Strategy and related Programs together with the relevant Global, Regional and Local Stakeholders Provide and receive performance feedback, co-ordinate improvement needs and agree priorities Drive corrective and preventive action programs globally in partnership with relevant functions Close the gap in our ability to consistently meet the hygiene requirements Monitor performance and suggest improvements for hygiene management of the sites Developing Henkel's hygiene capabilities to meet the expectations of new and existing markets, including skills and capability building trainings What makes you a good fit Master degree in Microbiology is preferable or related field such as Quality, Chemistry, other Sciences, Engineering or Manufacturing At least 7 years experience of working in microbiological laboratories and practical applied microbiology in factory environments Experience managing Hygiene in regional or global set up in Henkel Consumer Brands Comfortable and adept at operating in a matrix management structure with direct and indirect relationships Resilience, curiosity, and “doer” mentality paired with leadership skills Travel ability of 50% globally Fluent English skills 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: 26102015 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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How is work at Henkel About Henkel Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. Activate external content When clicking the button below external content will be loaded which involves transfer of personal data (e.g. IP address) to external servers. This may involve that cookies are set by the external content provider. Please see Data Protection Statement for further information. Accept for all YouTube content Deactivate loading external content from YouTube. Deactivate loading external content from YouTube. This is Henkel FAQ I am interested in several jobs. 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. Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country? Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level. Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company. Here you will get further information on our training programs. Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application? Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. 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