United States, Elgin, IL, United States, Richmond, MO, United States, Salisbury, NC, United States, Cleveland, OH, United States, Mentor, OH, United States, Brandon, SD, Adhesive Technologies

CHAiNGERS Trainee Program - Adhesives Technologies

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 Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, 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 Full engagement with the 18-month trainee program, acquiring a broad overview of the role and tasks of operations and supply chain management at Henkel Adhesive Technologies.
Support daily activities at your designated plant, resulting in an overall understanding and appreciation for the full AO value chain – this includes introduction to different supply chain-related functions like strategy, digital business, procurement, and sales to build a broad understanding of the organization.
Own and drive multiple cross-functional projects that lend to continuous improvement within your plant, allowing you to develop deep insight into the different functions of operations and supply chain.
Engage in training and networking experiences to drive preparation for taking on potential leadership roles within our organization in the future. YOUR SKILLS Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, Computer), Materials Science, Business Administration or Economics with successful academic record (3.0 or above is preferred).
Up to 2 years of work experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to engage effectively with all levels of management.
Proficient in active listening and asking insightful questions to gain deeper understanding.
Skilled in delivering presentations and tailoring messages to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
Effective time management and organizational skills, ensuring timely and efficient task completion. Problem solving and analytical thinking skills required, with ability to consistently look at complex issues from many angles, skillfully separating root causes from symptoms.
Aptitude for continuous learning and self-development, with interest in new technologies, digitization and data analysis.
Demonstrated leadership ability and collaboration within teams (previous internship/co-op experience is preferred).
Willingness and drive to become a future leader
Available for full-time employment in January 2026.
Geographic mobility

*Please indicate your preferred CHAiNGERS program site locations(s) from the list below when prompted on your application. If you do not have a preference, please type "no preference" when prompted on your applications.
Site Locations: Salisbury (NC), Elgin (IL), Richmond (MO), Cleveland (OH), Mentor (OH), Brandon (SD).

The salary for this role is $70,000.00 - $80,000.00. 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. At Henkel's request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully-executed agreement with Henkel must be in place and current.

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 races, colors, religions, sexes, national origins, disabilities, veteran statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and other legally protected characteristics.

JOB ID: 24071280 Contract & Job type: Regular - Full Time Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply Now" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted.