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 recognized 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 programs 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:  Factory Performance & Reliability Leader
Travel Required?:  Travel - 25% of time
Posting Start Date:  7/15/25
On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #168179 - 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 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.
 

Job Summary

The FP&R Site Lead  is responsible for driving the overall success of the Factory Performance & Reliability Program, strategies, and performance across all areas assigned to the site. This position plays a critical role in developing, implementing, and driving continuous improvement strategies within the FP&R framework ensuring strong program governance and execution, cross-category sharing, including key ambitions, and targets in alignment with the Region and the Company GSC Reimagined and Operational Excellence Strategy.

The role requires broad technical knowledge of the categories operations, and the ability to understand standards implementation. In addition, strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills are necessary for collaborating across the operation of the site. The FP&R Site Lead is responsible for driving the success of the program at the site level, implementing global and divisional strategies, and advancing performance objectives in coordination with the DOM and site leadership team. This role is key in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring program compliance, and championing the GSC Reimagined and Operational Excellence Strategy across the site while creating a culture of collaboration and engagement.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

                     

  • Act as the primary point of contact for all FP&R activities within the site, providing expertise and guidance on standards, tools, and systems.

  • Collaborate directly with the DoM, Plant Manager, and the broader site leadership team to embed FP&R practices and drive site-wide engagement.

  • Lead FP&R assessments at the site, including scheduling, resource coordination, execution, reporting, and follow-up actions; ensure closure of findings from global and site self-assessments.

  • Monitor and report FP&R Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Activities Indicators ( KAIs) specific to the site; identify and pursue opportunities for performance improvements.

  • Partner with site teams to develop and deliver training in FP&R methodology, root cause analysis, and best-in-class operational practices.

  • Support site adoption and optimization of digital, data analytics, and automation tools to elevate reliability and performance.

  • Facilitate site-level workshops, campaigns, and initiatives targeting efficiency gains, risk mitigation, and directional needs.

  • Drive sustainability initiatives and ensure FP&R activities contribute to site environmental and operational goals.

  • Oversee onboarding processes for new FP&R team members, working with site HR and leadership to ensure a smooth transition and immediate impact.

  • Share best practices and learnings with other site FP&R leads and regional FP&R community; encourage cross-site collaboration.

  • Provide ongoing support and direction to DoM and Plant Manager regarding FP&R program compliance, issue resolution, and strategic challenges.

 

 

Required Qualifications: 

  • BS degree in Engineering, Technology, Science or related field

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience and knowledge of Factory Operations, Engineering or Supply Chain 

  • Leadership skills
  • Knowledge of Reliability and Continuous Improvement/Six Sigma

  • Proficient in Factory Performance and Reliability Program and Standards

  • Proficient in data analysis and digitalization

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • MBA

  • Lean Six Sigma Certified

  • Experience leading manufacturing sites 

  • Experience as Operations Manager

  • Experience as FP&R Leader at strategic site

  • Knowledge Smart Factory


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $106,400 - $150,000 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 employee's 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 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, 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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