Product Development Manager Surface Treatment Cleaners and Lubricants

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

• Own and manage the NA strategic ST,C&L project portfolio with alignment to business goals.
• Provide deep technical knowledge to deliver optimal solutions in design, performance, cost, and sustainability.
• Ensure the PD team execution of complex project including feasibility, scalability, and successful deployment of solutions aligned with customer requirements.
• Lead the scouting of ST,C&L innovations and emerging technologies.
• Develop roadmaps in collaboration with global partners that are aligned with future market trends, technical advancement, and sustainability goals.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team based in NA. Guide 4 direct reports in individualized career development.
• Foster strong collaboration internally across functions and externally with strategic suppliers, research laboratories, technical partners and other stakeholders.

What makes you a good fit

PhD degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy or a related field.

Minimum 10 years of experience in Metal Surface Treatments, Cleaners and / or Lubricants including at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Track record demonstrating Strategic and Technical Expertise.

Demonstrated success in managing complex, cross-functional programs, supplier and customer partnerships, with a proactive, results-driven, and sustainability-focused mindset.

Excellent leadership, collaboration, and negotiation skills, with high adaptability and strong business acumen.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

Health Insurance : affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1

Work-Life Balance : Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program

Financial : 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement

Family Support : 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships

Career Growth : diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary for this role is $100,000.00- $150,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.