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:  Operations Team Leader
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  6/12/26
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #174033 - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, Mexico

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.
 

About the Role

Are you a dynamic leader ready to drive operational excellence and inspire a high-performing team? As our Operations Team Leader, you will be at the heart of our manufacturing success. You will champion the daily production schedule, ensure top-tier customer service, manage financial performance, and lead key operational excellence initiatives (EOHS, Quality, and FP&R).

 

Responsibilities

  • Champion Safety: Ensure strict compliance with corporate and site EOHS policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), HazCom, and Minimum Safety Requirements (MSB).

  • Drive Workplace Safety: Conduct regular safety observations, participate in EOHS walkthroughs, lead incident investigations, and execute emergency response plans when necessary.

  • Uphold Quality Standards: Guarantee total compliance with corporate quality guidelines, cGMP requirements, and Good Documentation Practices.

  • Ensure Process Integrity: Oversee line validation, proper cleaning/sanitization, and ensure technicians and operators strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Manage Quality Improvements: Oversee the Change Management (MOC) process, report non-conformities, and effectively execute CAPAs for Failure Investigations (IF).

  • Lead Daily Operations: Facilitate seamless shift handovers and actively participate in standard daily performance meetings.

  • Optimize via Data: Utilize FP&R guidelines and data analytics tools (OPERA, Tableau) to analyze material losses, optimize resources, and boost plant KPIs.

  • Sustain 5S Standards: Ensure 5S and Visual Workplace (VW) principles are consistently maintained and audited in your area.

  • Support Maintenance: Oversee the execution of planned maintenance schedules and collaborate to resolve equipment issues quickly.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.

  • At least 3+ years of experience in a similar manufacturing role.

  • Previous experience managing personnel/teams.

  • Proficiency with digital tools (Google Workspace and SAP).

  • Basic to intermediate English proficiency.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong verbal communication and presentation skills; ability to connect with people at all levels.

  • High emotional intelligence with the ability to work under pressure, manage conflicts, and make sound decisions.

  • A true team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.


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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