Job Title:  Operation Team Leader

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 158955 - Chonburi, Chonburi, Thailand

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!
 

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions!

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!

Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

We are looking for a highly motivated Operations Team Leader to join our team! This role efficiently leads Operators Processing and Operators Packaging, production activities and developing collaborative partnerships with colleagues. Delivering the agreed to business and plant results while maintaining positive employee relations. The primary accountabilities of the role include daily production schedule adherence, quality, EHS, logistics, production financial performance, labor relations, people and team development.

What you will do

• Accountable for the quality and efficiency of the production department, and its ability to deliver high levels of service to internal and external customers
• Lead the people, materials and equipment to deliver maintenance performance objectives, as measured by plant metrics.
• Manage Production (Managing the process of converting raw materials into finished goods)
• Manage Materials and Services (Understands the relationship that operations, planning, logistics and manufacturing processes have on material and conversion costs and utilization in the area)
• Continuous Improvement: (Conducts Continuous Improvement Reviews to identify best practices and opportunities for improvement.)
• Operational Excellence Leadership-(Demonstrating the leadership values inherent in our EOHS, Quality and FP&R principles and systems)
• Supply Chain Systems & Analysis: (Leveraging analytical tools and business data to improve total performance of the Supply Chain)
• Run the Performance Enhancement Process when subordinates do not meet the expectations
• Handle absenteeism as Case Manager in cooperation with HR Tracks and analyses variances associated with materials or finished products
• Ensure compliance with policies/procedures for staffing, shift schedule, vacation scheduling, and training to meet business needs including peak production periods
• Lead the development and implementation of the daily production schedule in a way that ensures high levels of service to internal and external customers
• Identify, recommend and implement manufacturing cost reduction programs Executes new technology within the production area
• Delivering input on both capital and operating budgets Communicates and implement the local Supply Chain vision, mission, strategy and objectives.
• Implement FP&R and other continuous improvement programs.
• Implement strategies within the production department to consistently manufacture and ensure the quality of finished goods
• Develop and implement appropriate margin improvement initiatives
• Accountable for adhering to CP/Hill’s, local and governmental guidelines related to EHS, Quality and Regulatory
• Participate in driving the employee engagement strategy to maintain positive employee relations
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineer or related fields.
• Experience in Manufacturing environment will be advantaged.
• At least 1 year for Quality Systems
• Can work in shift
• Good command of English Communication (both writing and speaking).
• Good communication skills
• Growth Mindset
• Ability to prioritize critical responsibilities and multi-task to meet various deadlines.
• Drive cost reduction and waste elimination initiatives at the plant to support Funding the Growth initiative.
• Participate in driving the employee engagement strategy to maintain positive employee relations

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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