Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  Operation Team Leader
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  19/10/2026
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176642 - Chonburi, Chonburi, Thailand

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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 values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Translates the Master Production Schedule (MPS) into executable weekly plans for the Area Leaders.

  • Leads major initiatives like Energy Management, AML (Automation/Machine Learning), and Capex requests for new machinery.

  • Acts as the single point of contact for resolving roadblocks that Area Leaders cannot (e.g., supplier quality issues).

  • Coordinate with related parties to develop the production lines including cost estimates, time lines and specifications for business feasibility studies and maintenance activities.

  • Facilitates sharing of ideas, knowledge and best practices to improve processes and solve problems.

  • Understands the linkages among supply/demand KPIs and the impact of  tools improvement on those KPIs

  • Conducts Non S&C employees performance appraisal

  • Performs other works related to duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

 

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Attends management-level huddles to report on departmental health and escalate resource needs.

  • Ensures manpower , raw materials, and  packaging materials support the production lines.

  • Ensures all machines are in proper function , materials are available; plant environments are in accordance with safety regulation.

  • Ensures all team members strictly adhere to safety regulations such as wearing the protection equipment etc..

  • Innovates , develops and improves work systems as well as production technologies to enhance moving toward manufacturing excellence.

  • Creates a positive attitude towards company., department and work unit.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • :  MAJOR: Engineering ,  Bachelor of Science/Chemical

SKILLS:

  • Interpersonal Communication Skills, Self-motivated, Possess leadership and Project Management skills

  • Computer Literacy (google tools, SAP QM, SCADA program, Wunderwear -intouch-inbatch etc.)

  • Good command of English Communication (both writing and speaking)/        


Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing 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, colour, 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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