Global Head of Maintenance

• Leadership & maintenance strategy:

• Develop and execute a global maintenance strategy that aligns with Henkel Adhesives Operations strategy and objectives
• Lead and mentor a global team of maintenance experts (2 FTEs direct reports and lead a cross-regional community of 5 FTEs, fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Establish and monitor key maintenance performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and ensure alignment with company goals
• Define maintenance functional requirements for sites to measure and monitor their performance and maturity in terms of maintenance and asset management
• Perform expert site maintenance audits and develop roadmaps for gap closure
• Optimize maintenance spend, asset availability, asset lifetime and asset integrity

• Maintenance standards and knowledge:

• Coordinate the development of core maintenance process standards e.g., reliability engineering, planning & scheduling
• Coordinate the development of technical standards definition (where applicable) e.g., Preventive Maintenance plans (ITPM) for SHE critical equipment (SCE)
• Develop and coordinate global programs and practices that drive spare parts standardization and optimization
• Coordinate standardized maintenance master data management including master data cleaning, nomenclature and enrichment to allow for sharing and to optimize spend and working capital
• Ensure adherence to maintenance schedules, cost efficiency, and operational safety across all global sites
• Ensure that all maintenance activities comply with regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA, local regulations) and corporate health, safety, and environmental (SHE) policies.

• Maintenance capability building:

• Drive upskilling programs for our entire global maintenance community (training material, facilitation, external certifications)
• Ensure best practice knowledge sharing cross-regionally and cross-sites
• Define required maintenance skills framework for key maintenance roles, ensure assessment and calibration and define roadmap to close gaps
• Provide guidance on what best in class maintenance site blueprint (roles and responsibilities) looks like
• Foster a culture of problem-solving and root cause analysis to address recurring issues and improve equipment performance.

• Maintenance tools

• Manage CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management system) system upgrades and govern master data management and standardization
• Define metrics and visualization requirements for our PowerBi dashboards
• Identify and implement new technologies (e.g., Industry 4.0, IoT, CMMS) to optimize maintenance operations, reduce costs, and improve asset performance
• Govern adoption and functionality usage to ensure value for money for digital tools

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with regional/site maintenance teams, operations, engineering, and other functions to ensure alignment of maintenance strategies with overall business objectives.
• Engage with senior leadership to provide updates on maintenance performance, risks, and capital projects related to asset management.
• Build strong relationships with external vendors and service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective maintenance solutions.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to ensure that maintenance programs support production goals and overall plant efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maintenance, or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10-15+ years of experience in maintenance management, with at least 5 years in a global or regional or multi-site role in the chemical or other industry.
• Proven track record of leading large maintenance teams and managing maintenance & asset management operations across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 55000, reliability-centered maintenance, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and other advanced maintenance strategies.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, preferred SAP PM or eMaint X5) and other relevant technologies for predictive maintenance.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in chemical manufacturing (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive change in a complex global environment.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed (at least 25%).

• Certifications such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional, Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals), CRL (Certified Reliability Leader, Association of Asset Management Professionals), PMP (Project Management Professional).
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally 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
• Pension Fund
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• 30 days of holidays
• Company car or car allowance

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