Job Description

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or 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:  Production Planning Lead
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  5/21/26
On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #172872 - Tonganoxie, Kansas, 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.
 

 

Work Location: This role is based in both Tonganoxie and Topeka, Kansas. The selected candidate must have the flexibility to travel to both facilities as required by business needs. 

 

Role Summary

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is actively seeking a Production Planning Lead to become a leader within our planning community. This pivotal role is designed for a leader who will orchestrate the intricate balance of production planning by overseeing a team of Plant Material Planners at our Tonganoxie and Topeka Manufacturing sites.  Reporting to the Manager, Production Planning, you will be the driving force behind the development of production planning and material management strategies and timelines that are in harmony with our commitment to delivering flawless execution.  Your expertise will be instrumental in streamlining our supply chain, from scheduling to inventory management, guaranteeing that deliver high levels of customer satisfaction.

 

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the plant planning team by overseeing material planning and detailed production scheduling, while ensuring all team members adopt standardized processes and leverage advanced planning systems to drive effective plans.

  • Drive site productivity and strategic efficiency by developing production strategies that optimize manufacturing assets and establish long-term capacities through rough cut capacity planning.

  • Own performance management and continuous improvement by conducting regular meetings to address production exceptions with internal stakeholders and performing thorough root cause analysis of discrepancies to align on manufacturing needs.

  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by partnering with Operations, Quality, and New Product Commercialization teams to support product launches, formula commissioning, and global expansion strategies.

  • Champion operational excellence and compliance by upholding EOHS, Quality, and FP&R standards while managing inventory health, including the oversight of obsolete inventory accruals and write-offs.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain planning, with a specific focus on production planning and material management

  • Demonstrated leadership experience in Operations or Planning teams with a proven track record of success

  • Technical proficiency in Advanced Planning Solutions such as SAP APO, Kinaxis, or Planet Together

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of core planning master data and their interdependencies 

  • Outstanding communication abilities, with ability to prepare and present compelling business and technical summaries

  • Strategic functional competencies, including the ability to develop complex data-driven scenarios, influence stakeholders to reach consensus, and maintain operational agility in fast-paced environments

  • Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in Supply Chain Management or a related field

  • Professional certification such as Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or related fields

  • Industry expertise within consumer goods manufacturing (CPG)


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $107,500.00 - $137,000.00 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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