HPS Manager— Mexico, Guadalajara, Henkel Consumer Brands

Location: Mexico, Jalisco, Guadalajara | Employment type: Full Time Regular

Overview

The HPS Manager will lead the deployment and continuous improvement of High Performance Systems across multiple manufacturing operations, driving operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, TPM, IWS, and Six Sigma methodologies. This role is responsible for accelerating the maturity of continuous improvement systems, developing organizational capabilities, and fostering a culture of high performance and accountability. Working closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams, the HPS Manager will drive strategic improvement initiatives, lead change management efforts, and ensure the sustainable adoption of best practices. The ideal candidate combines strong manufacturing and project management experience with the ability to influence stakeholders, develop teams, and translate strategy into operational results.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model for Safety and Quality; demonstrate Henkel values; set vision and masterplan for the site operations based on the Site Critical Business Need (CBN).
• Lead and coach the Operations team for the site; coordinate cross-functionally to evaluate production process needs, resolve problems, remove obstacles, provide resources, and reset direction when needed.
• Develop the Operations Lead Team according to the respective Skill Matrices.
• Implement, manage, control, and follow through on key investment projects and new manufacturing capacities and capabilities.
• Apply and coach SIM processes in Operations to create and run to standards.
• Address difficult problem solving on chronic losses.
• Implement the Production strategy at the site and ensure high operating standards are applied at all times.
• Set goals and metrics for all aspects of the operation, and monitor performance on a routine monthly basis.
• Manage operating budgets for labor and capital expenditures aligned with short- and long-term site plans.
• Provide support and resolve conflicts to enable the team to perform their tasks effectively.
• Maintain site compliance through continuous improvement focused on technology, people, and processes.

Qualifications

• Industrial Engineer or related field.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement systems (TPM, IWS, TPS); Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Benefits

• Flexible work scheme with hybrid options and a policy for up to 30 days remote 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 company matching.
• Savings fund.
• Friday early finish.