Manufacturing Operations Team Leader 3rd Shift

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#169234 - Richmond Indiana United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care Personal Care Home Care Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive a caring innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people their pets and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

Job Summary

The Operations Team Leader is responsible for managing shop floor employees daily production and ensuring the achievement of key performance indicators and daily performance goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities of Operation Technicians engaged in production

• Responsible for planning and establishing work schedules assignments and production sequences to meet production goals

• Confer with other supervisors and facility leaders to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments

• Utilize continuous improvement methodologies to drive performance

• Coordinate training for team members as required

• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to all team members

• Ensure adherence to safety standards

• Ensure adherence to quality Food Safety and GMPs in daily operations

• Assess and provide direction for safety and quality issues

• Manage daily attendance tasks

• Maintain effective KPI measurement tracking and reporting

• Ensure completion of all production related transactions and paperwork

Education/ Experience Requirements

Basic qualifications include:

• HS Diploma / GED equivalent AND 3 years in a CP/Hills manufacturing environment OR Bachelors Degree

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelors Degree

• 2 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of SAP systems and FP&R standards

• Proficiency with Google Suite applications

• Ability to manage production activities resource allocation shift coordination and schedule management to meet production goals

• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Quality Assurance Food Safety initiatives safety policies and environmental health standards

• Ability to communicate ideas clearly listen to others and promote efficient information flow

• Ability to manage conflict seeking mutually beneficial solutions and effectively handling labor relations issues

• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners communicate effectively with leadership and facilitate the transfer of best practices

• Demonstrate leadership values inherently aligned with our companys Leadership Principles

Expected Areas of Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Proficient Knowledge of FP&R HACCP GMPs and SPC

• Excellent ability to multitask and prioritize duties

• Proficient Computer skills including; Google Suite Applications and SAP

• Ability to understand and apply finance and accounting principles

• Excellent at identifying the underlying principles reasons or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts for analysis

• Excellent attention to detail

• Excellent at using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws regulations policies or standards

• Must be able to work in a standard office environment

• Teamwork orientation

• Technical proficiency including:

  • Experience using ROI Continuous Improvement Tools or FMEA tools

  • Training others and conflict resolution

  • Presentation skills

  • Understanding of financial measures

  • Standards weights and measure requirements

  • AIB FDA USDA and other regulatory agency design requirements

• Proficient in CPk and Continuous Improvement Methodologies

• Ability to work a schedule supporting a 24/7 operation which may include nights weekends or holidays

• Ability to be on call during off hours

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment including the ability to bend climb crawl kneel work in confined spaces work in hazardous condition spaces work in extreme weather conditions use hazardous materials and lift up to 50 lbs. on a continual basis

• Be able to wear all required Fall Protection Equipment and all other PPE

• Work at heights up to 300 ft

• Climb multiple stairs throughout work shift to walk and be on feet at least 75% of the scheduled work shift

• Ability to work irregular shifts including nights weekends holidays and be on call during off hours.

Leadership Competencies (Should match the Colgate Global Competencies)

• Developing and Coaching People

• Influence and Negotiation

• Planning / Priority Setting

Functional Competencies (Should match the Colgate Global Competencies)

• Managing Materials and Services

• Managing Production

• Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Competencies

• Global Supply Chain Strategy and Perspectives

• Cross Organizational Collaboration

• EHS and Quality Leadership

Managing with Respect Competencies

• Self-Awareness and Personal Impact

• Communicate Effectively

• Promotes Teamwork

• Values Unique Contributions

Working Relationships (Key partnerships and reporting relationships)

• Does this position supervise: Yes; Team Coordinator

• Operation Technicians

• Controls Quality Operations Maintenance Engineering EHS HR Finance Procurement etc.

• Controls Team Technicians Team Leaders Planners and Managers

• Operations Manager

• Vendors and suppliers

• Cross-functional teams

Travel Requirements

Expected percentage of travel: Up to 5%

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $ - $ USD

Pay is determined based on experience qualifications and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses profit-sharing and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision basic life insurance paid parental leave disability coverage and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employees hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self is treated with respect and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status veteran status (United States positions) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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