Job Title:  Engineering Graduate Trainee

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 160881 - Canelands Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Designing and preparing drawings including cross checking for manufacturing equipment.
Processing all relevant paperwork such as bill of materials, purchase requisitions, prints for manufacturing purposes, report writing etc.
Carry out all necessary filing associated with day-to-day work.
All drawings to be prepared using AutoCAD
Design gearing and components based on Colgate-Palmolive standards and programs as well as international standards.
Work as an effective team member of the engineering team, but also work independently to achieve pre-set goals and objectives.
Due to the nature of the business, all information must be supplied in an accurate manner.
Support in Analyzing all workstations performance on a daily basis, in order to display and update plant performance and maintenance KPIs ( Indicators )
Control, Monitor and Manage Spare Parts / Equipments Cycle Inventory ( Including Tags )
Maintain the right database in SAP EMA. KPIs, Training, SOPs, etc
Active participation/development of: Root Cause Analysis, FAP, CAPA, SOPs, Training, etc

END RESULTS / OUTPUTS OF THE WORK

Ensure all equipment is maintained in good working condition
Ensure the compliance to Trade Metrology and SABS regulations related to weighing and measuring equipment
Ensure GMP compliance with respect to temperature, humidity, pressure, and weight measurement equipment maintenance
Ensure compliance to all EHS regulations and Colgate-Palmolive safety standards
Support in ensuring full-time Maintenance Resources to the Production Team
Support Reduction of Equipment Downtime as per Company Targets - Continuous Improvement
Support as a Key Pillar for Plant Performance according to Company Standards
Support the implementation In Place of the Colgate Standards related to Maintenance and its interaction with… AM, PM, CI, Master Plan, Program In Place and its tracking and compliance
Cross Functional Collaboration and Teamwork with key stakeholders (Planning, Packaging, Engineering, Indirect Procurement, Quality and Operations)

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

B.Sc. (Electrical / Mechanical) + 1 years experience preferably in High Volume Environment
S4 Eng. (Electrical / Instrumentation / Automation / Mechanical) + 2 years experience preferably in High Volume Environment

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Excellent analytical and math skills
Good report writing and presentations skills
Ability to persuade others to change existing practices
Strong attention to detail
Proven ability to identify, assess and solve problems
Familiarity with applicable health and safety regulations
Computer literacy relating to proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel), SAP

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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