CHAINGERS TRAINEE PROGRAM - Dammam KSA - Now Hiring!

About this Position

Henkel’s CHAINGERS – Young Professionals Program in Saudi Arabia is designed for early-career engineers with 3–5 years of experience who are ready to take the next step in their professional journey. This full-time rotational program provides immersive exposure to Henkel's manufacturing operations, supply chain systems, and leadership culture at our Dammam production site.

What you´ll do

🔁 Rotate across key departments such as Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering

🏭 Gain hands-on experience on the shopfloor by supporting day-to-day manufacturing activities

📊 Analyze and improve production processes to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability

🤝 Collaborate cross-functionally with teams from different functions to understand the full value chain

🧩 Contribute to a cross-functional strategic project with measurable business impact

💬 Engage with site leadership through regular coaching, mentoring, and feedback sessions

📈 Support continuous improvement initiatives using lean and digital tools

🎯 Demonstrate ownership by taking the lead on smaller improvement initiatives or tasks

🚀 Prepare yourself for a future leadership role in Henkel’s operations or supply chain function

What makes you a good fit

Educational Background :

Bachelor's degree in engineering (any discipline – Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, etc.)

Work Experience :

3 to 5 years of full-time work experience in a relevant field such as production, operations, manufacturing, process engineering, or supply chain

Technical Skills :

• Strong foundation in engineering principles and plant operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Exposure to manufacturing systems, process improvement, or lean methodologies
• Fluent in English and Arabic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Demonstrated initiative and sense of ownership
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments
• Passion for learning and continuous development
• Comfortable working on-site in a production setting
• Interest in building a leadership career in operations or supply chain

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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.