Plant Systems Specialist

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#174645 - Topeka Kansas 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.

Role Summary:
Colgate-Palmolive is looking for an enthusiastic Plant Systems Specialist to drive the strategic integration and management of our manufacturing IT infrastructure. Sitting within our site operations team this critical role connects people processes and technology by overseeing SQL database management MES configurations and quality reporting systems. You will champion digital transformation on the plant floor collaborating closely with local leadership and regional IT teams to implement next-generation capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to directly influence operational efficiency enforce global manufacturing standards and ensure the highest levels of system integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution and change management of all plant-floor integration projects aligning workforce readiness operational processes and IT assets to ensure seamless deployments.

• Provide strategic technical expertise to configure test and optimize critical site computerized systems including SAP (WMS QM PM/EAM) SPC software and localized manufacturing quality databases.

• Partner with local plant leadership engineering networks and regional IT teams to define standardize and scale highly efficient manufacturing process capabilities.

• Enforce rigorous global standards that safeguard manufacturing consistency cross-functional system integration and strict compliance with EHS and Food Safety regulations.

• Deliver advanced troubleshooting and tailored technical guidance to plant operations teams building long-term site capability and fostering cross-functional utilization of systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Supply Chain Operations Informatics or Information Technology.

• 3 years of experience working directly within manufacturing operations or core supply chain processes.

• Strong functional proficiency in AVEVA and SQL database systems

• Proven technical capability to configure test and maintain network databases that bridge manufacturing equipment control systems and enterprise IT infrastructure.

• Demonstrated track record of successful project management and leading technical training initiatives for operational teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong functional proficiency in SAP transactions including Production Orders Material Movements Quality Notifications and Production Confirmations.

• Advanced technical experience with Wonderware (Archestra InBatch) SQL database systems Opera/MES platforms and PLC programming (Allen Bradley RSLogix).

• Prior experience in direct operations management or plant control and automation systems maintenance.

• Strong alignment with business LIFT principles featuring transferable competencies in collaborative problem-solving and cross-functional leadership.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $70000.00 - $96000.00 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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