Operations Manager

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Job Number#169968 - Clinton Oklahoma 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.

Operations Manager

Do you have a passion for Influencing production excellence and driving continuous improvement As the Operations Manager for our Clinton Plant you will be the key leader overseeing the entire production process ensuring our teams are high-performing and our operations are highly efficient. Youll create cross-functional partnerships to strategically lead initiatives in safety quality and factory performance directly contributing to the success of the plant and developing our future talent. You will make a measurable impact on key performance indicators like asset utilization and first-pass release.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the continuous improvement strategy across the plant focusing on efficiency asset utilization and leveraging Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R) standards for a high-performing operation.
• Drive significant business impact by partnering with Environmental Health Safety (EHS) and Quality ensuring adherence to all policies safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Engage with and manage day-to-day operations through Team Leaders providing visible leadership coaching and performance management to promote a well-trained highly motivated workforce.
• Foster productive cross-functional partnerships with Quality Engineering and EOHS to effectively implement new product start-ups and support Fund-the-Growth (FTG) savings initiatives.
• Develop effective communication strategies to drive team performance and ensure alignment on key metrics like Pounds Produced Schedule Adherence and Absolute Material Loss.
• Function as a resource for troubleshooting business systems plant floor systems and controls issues while also assisting in the preparation of project justifications for capital projects

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree required in Engineering Supply Chain Management or a Business-related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive supply chain experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in production/operation management including project or process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or an Engineering degree preferred.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing Continuous Improvement Plans and establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and FP&R Guidelines.
• Demonstrated Leadership experience and strong cross-organizational collaboration skills including the ability to influence and negotiate with key partners and communicate effectively.
• Strong Data-driven decision-making skills and statistical analysis knowledge/experience.
• Proficiency in software/tools including Google applications (Docs Forms Sheets Slides)
• Proficiency in SAP or other related ERP system

Physical Demands & Working Environment

Candidates for this role should be aware of the following physical and environmental demands:

Physical Demands (Constantly Required): Standing Walking Lifting Carrying Pushing Pulling Climbing Balancing Reaching Handling Feeling Talking Hearing and Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination.

• • Sitting is required Frequently.

  • Stooping Kneeling Crouching Crawling and Grasping are required Occasionally.

Working Environment: The role requires working in areas with Extreme Cold and Extreme Heat Humid conditions Temperature Change and Atmospheric Conditions.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $120000.00 - $151200.00 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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