Sustainability Implementation Manager ‏(d/f/m)

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 Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. 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.

Dare to make an impact?

YOUR ROLE

• Accountability on supporting the implementation of mechanical recycled plastics in our brands across the globe
• Lead characterization of mechanical recycled plastics for Henkel Consumer Brands prior technical qualification
• Establish standards on recycled plastic regarding quality & product safety and implement them as standard operating procedures within Henkel
• Consult the regions (Middle East, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and North America) and local recyclers to maximize inclusion of recycled plastics in our brands
• Lead the development of best practice guidelines, including standardized ways of working, approval processes, laboratory testing methods and technical specifications
• Lead technical audit process of new mechanical recyclers
• Focus on recycled plastics for HDPE, PP and LDPE, but also for PET for all plastic conversion technology – rigid and flexible and support upskilling of the global organization on plastic recycling

YOUR SKILLS

• Master’s degree in Material Science, Circular Economy, Process engineering, chemistry, mechanical engineering or similar
• 5+ years of experience in the plastic recycling industry with experience working abroad
• Strong technical knowledge on plastic recycling technologies and plastic packaging technologies, incl. blow molding, injection molding or film extrusion – with extra focus on flexible packaging
• High seniority skills in consulting and recycling discussions with external partners and internal teams
• Ability to analyze and understand complex contexts in detail and to communicate in a way that is appropriate for the target audience and to take the initiative and high degree of flexibility
• Open to travel to recycling companies, Henkel production sites and partners globally
• Fluent English Skills

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.