Operations Team Leader Night Shift

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#172216 - Morristown Tennessee 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.

Our Morristown Tennessee Oral Care Manufacturing Plant is at the forefront of innovation and robotic process automation. As our new Operations Team Leader Reporting to the Operations Area Leader you will have the opportunity to be a frontline driver of technical performance and team engagement. You will lead and facilitate direct coaching of Technicians the execution of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) steps and ensuring that the areas technical assets and people operate at peak efficiency.This position will be night shift 6pm - 6:30am on a 2-2-3 schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Execution & Total Productive Maintenance Mastership

• Frontline Autonomous Maintenance Lead: Leads the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) program on the floor ensuring tools are used correctly to drive program step progress and eliminate technical losses.

• Operational Excellence: Drives OPEX initiatives and adheres to all EHS Quality and Operational Efficiency standards to optimize plant performance.

• Technical Problem Solving: Identifies and implements process improvements by tracking and analyzing KPIs including yield variances and inventory loss.

• Safety & Quality Rigor: Ensures strict adherence to Food Safety GMP and EHS standards leading incident investigations and corrective action plans.

Coaching & Team Development

• Technical Coaching: Provides ongoing real-time coaching and feedback to Technicians to build their technical competencies and self-sufficiency.

• Training Coordination: Coordinates technical training schedules to ensure the workforce possesses the necessary skills to meet evolving business needs.

• Engagement & Labor Relations: Builds employee engagement and ensures timely resolution of labor concerns seeking mutually beneficial solutions to conflict.

• Workforce Management: Manages the permanent and temporary workforce including shift rotations crewing and daily attendance.

Operational & Financial Support

• Production Flow: Directs daily activities of Technicians establishing work schedules and production sequences to ensure all goals are met.

• Inventory Ownership: Leads physical inventory counts investigates variances and conducts activities related to monthly financial closure.

• Data Integrity: Manages SAP daily consumption posting and ensures production orders are technically completed to support the Area Leaders financial reporting.

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED with 3 years in a Colgate-Palmolive/Hills manufacturing environment OR a Bachelors Degree in engineering supply chain or related technical field.

• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment (climbing kneeling lifting up to 50 lbs) and wear all required PPE.

• Ability to work irregular shifts including nights weekends and holidays to support 24/7 technical operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Leadership: 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Systems Mastership: Strong proficiency in SAP systems FP&R standards and Google Suite.

• Communication: Proven ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and facilitate the transfer of best practices across shifts.

• Alignment: Leadership values inherently aligned with the companys Leadership Principles.

Travel Requirements

Expected percentage of travel: Up to 10 %

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.

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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