Operations Team Leader

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#172411 - 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.

You are a dynamic leader ready to drive manufacturing excellence and inspire a high-performing this role you will influence production outcomes by directing our Operation Technician team in a value-driven environment focused on safety and innovation. You will be a contributing partner in the continuous improvement journey developing people and processes to ensure we deliver world-class products to our consumers. Adhering to manufacturing excellence practices and principles quality and safety standards within a value-driven performance-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop our Operation Technician team through active coaching feedback and delegation to build strong organizational capabilities.

• Direct daily production activities to ensure all safety quality and sanitation standards (GMPs) are met while achieving key performance indicators.

• Drive continuous improvement by integrating Lean Manufacturing and Reliability Engineering into daily operations and problem-solving in performance appraisals and effectively handle labor relations issues. Benchmark best practices from other supply chain facilities.

• Coordinate cross-functional operations by collaborating with facility leaders to optimize work schedules and production sequences across departments.

• Manage operational compliance including the oversight of safety policies GMPs Quality Assurance and Food Safety initiatives and other worker administrative processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Supply Chain Management or a Business-related field.

• 2 of supervisory experience

• Physical capability to work in a manufacturing environment including lifting up to 50 lbs working at heights and standing for 75% of a shift.

• Availability to work irregular shifts including nights weekends and holidays as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a processing industry such as food chemicals or pharmaceuticals within a manufacturing environment.

• Lean Six Sigma Certification or advanced knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

• Strong soft skills

• Data-driven decision-making and the ability to facilitate progress in a collaborative team environment.

• Systems experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning tools.

• Technical proficiency in equipment operations and the ability to assess technical malfunctions from a resume-verifiable background.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $85000.00 - $105000.00 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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