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:  Maintenance Coordinator
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  30/07/2026
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173977 - Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala

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.

About the Role

Are you a visionary maintenance professional ready to drive operational reliability and lead digital transformation on the shop floor? As our Maintenance Coordinator, you will take charge of corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance while architecting our plant's long-term automation and Industry 4.0 strategy. You will act as a pivotal operational leader—optimizing equipment reliability, controlling maintenance budgets, and building a high-performing technical workforce through structured upskilling programs. If you are passionate about combining mechanical excellence, advanced robotics, and team leadership to boost plant throughput, this dynamic opportunity is designed for you!

 

Responsibilities

  • Equipment Reliability & Operations: Drive daily maintenance scheduling across electrical, mechanical, and tooling teams to maximize machine availability (AU) and optimize key metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, and unplanned downtime (UPDT).

  • Automation & Digital Strategy: Define, develop, and execute the plant's automation and Industry 4.0 roadmap, integrating robotics, advanced PLC systems, and data analytics to enhance safety and efficiency.

  • Budget & Cost Management: Manage the maintenance budget for spare parts and operating supplies, ensuring overall expenses align with target variable costs per ton and Funding the Growth (FTG) initiatives.

  • Workforce Upskilling & Development: Design and implement a structured technical skills development matrix for operators and mechanics, establishing competency baselines in partnership with HR to build internal technical autonomy.

  • Safety, Quality & EHS Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to company, local, and governmental guidelines regarding EHS, Quality, and Regulatory standards while supporting autonomous plant workgroups.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering, or a highly related technical discipline.

  • At least 3+ years of experience within a maintenance department in a highly automated CPG or manufacturing production environment.

  • Experience controlling maintenance budgets, spare parts, and operating costs.

  • Practical proficiency in SAP as well as enterprise workspace tools (Microsoft Office or Google Workspace).

  • Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least 3+ years of hands-on experience working with plastic injection molds and tooling.

  • Track record of leading Industry 4.0, PLC programming, robotics, or automation integration projects on the factory floor.

  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills with a proven ability to coach frontline teams and engage cross-functional stakeholders.


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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