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Site Hygiene /Microbiology Leader (d/f/m)

Henkel · Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf · On-siteFull-TimePosted Sep 13, 2026

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Job description

About This Position What you´ll do

  • Implementing Henkel Company Quality standards; HACCP, GMP, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Hygiene Risk Assessment, Cleaning and Disinfection Program and best industry practices to the daily live of the production plant.
  • Leading the site Microbiology program. Direct leadership of the site Hygiene team. Indirect leadership across the site through Auditing and Compliance Assessments and consistent Hygiene program implementation.
  • Setting the high standards and pushing the implementations through.
  • Managing and continuously improving plant Hygiene results through thorough Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). Risk-Based Decision Making to Mitigate Hygiene-Related Risk.
  • Strive for ongoing improvement: digitization, staying in touch with the current best practices, self- development and plant team ongoing development

What makes you a good fit

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in field of microbiology
  • 3 years of relevant professional experience in the field of quality/hygiene leadership position in production
  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills
  • Fluent language skills in German and English

Please apply in English language

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • 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 Henkel matching shares
  • Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
  • MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
  • CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
  • Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

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, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

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