Operations Team Leader Morristown, TN

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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.


The Operations Team Leader is the frontline driver of technical performance and team engagement. This position is responsible for managing frontline employees and daily production as well as leading the execution of critical operational programs including Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives that improve safety quality service and cost. By closely connecting with employees the Operations Team Leader builds engagement fosters a culture of continuous improvement to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and optimize yield variances and ensures that key performance indicators and daily performance goals are consistently achieved. The role is accountable for delivering strong business results and data-driven insights while sustaining positive employee relations productive labor relations ongoing team development along defined career pathways. and ensures that the areas technical assets and people operate at peak efficiency.



Duties and Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate the activities of Technicians engaged in production responsible for planning and establishing work schedules assignments and production sequences to ensure all production goals and demands are met

Drive operational excellence (OPEX) and continuous improvement individually and among the team adhere to all EHS Quality and Operational Efficiency standards maintain KPIs and lead in all OPEX initiatives and initiatives to optimize plant performance

Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare Plant Performance Reports regarding inventory loss/gain and formula or yield variances and identify and implement process improvements

Leads the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) program on the floor maintaining action plans and ensuring tools are used correctly to drive program step progress and eliminate technical losses.

Confer with other supervisors and facility leaders to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments to ensure seamless workflow

Provides ongoing real-time coaching and feedback to Technicians to build their technical competencies and self-sufficiency

Coordinate technical training to ensure team members have the necessary skills and competencies to meet the business needs provide ongoing coaching and feedback and timely resolution of labor concerns

Ensure strict adherence to EHS standards Quality Assurance Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) lead incident investigations and support corrective action plans and provide direction for safety and quality issues

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree (Engineering Supply Chain Management or Business related field.)



Preferred Qualifications:

2 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

Strong proficiency in SAP systems and FP&R Standards

Proficiency with Google Suite applications

Lean Six Sigma certification

1 year of working knowledge of production and process equipment preferably in a processing industry such as food chemicals or pharmaceuticals

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



Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment including bending climbing crawling kneeling working in confined spaces and hazardous conditions and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Ability to wear all required PPE and fall protection equipment.

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


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $65000.00 - $107500.00 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.