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:  Pilot Plant Engineer
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  3/18/26
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #172095 - 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.
 

Role Summary

The Pilot Plant Engineer - Materials Management is a pivotal role within the R&D ecosystem, responsible for the end-to-end orchestration of raw materials and packaging supplies required for pilot plant trials. You will bridge the gap between innovation and execution by managing complex global supply chains (including China, Brazil, and the US), maintaining trial schedules, and leading the digitalization of warehouse processes. This role requires a blend of technical engineering knowledge, procurement expertise, and high-level negotiation skills to ensure that GTech’s experimental lines run without interruption.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Trial Coordination & Scheduling: Manage and update the Pilot Plant trial calendar for Personal Care, ensuring all logistical prerequisites are met for seamless experimentation.

  • Global Supply Chain Management: Lead the procurement and tracking of raw materials and packaging from internal Focus Factories and international sites (China, Brazil, Cambridge, Greenwood).

  • Operational Excellence: Oversee the R&D laboratory within the Pilot Plant, ensuring 100% compliance with safety standards, quality protocols (SOPs), and 5S methodology.

  • Budgetary Control: Monitor critical spending lines by comparing actual expenditures against the budget for all GTech cost centers.

  • Inventory & Logistics: Manage raw material inventories, coordinate international imports/exports, and oversee transportation suppliers between local sites (Antara and Pilot Plant).

  • Digital Transformation: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by digitalizing material reception procedures and optimizing the "end-to-end" delivery flow to the final user.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or a related Global Tech discipline.

  • Experience: 2–3 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Procurement, or Materials Management.

  • Language: Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken) is mandatory for frequent interaction with global stakeholders.

  • Technical Proficiency: Solid experience using SAP and Ariba (or similar inventory control and PO systems); Advanced Excel and Google Workspace tools.

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Logistics Expertise: Proven experience in international trade and logistics coordination.

  • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead projects, take initiative, and work with minimal supervision.

  • Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, influence, and communication skills to navigate internal and external partnerships effectively.

  • Problem Solving: A proactive mindset with the ability to identify bottlenecks and eliminate barriers in the supply chain process.

  • Continuous Improvement: Familiarity with digitalization of warehouse operations.


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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