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:  Production Supervisor
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  7/9/26
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #174675 - Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

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 natural leader who thrives in the high-energy environment of a manufacturing plant? Do you possess the unique blend of technical grit and human empathy needed to inspire a frontline team? As our Production Supervisor, you will be the heartbeat of our Focus Factory floor. You won't just oversee a shift; you will hold true ownership over transforming raw materials into world-class finished goods, driving operational excellence every single day.

 

This is a pivotal role where your leadership directly impacts our success. You will champion top-tier Safety and Quality standards, lead the deployment of advanced manufacturing methodologies (like Autonomous Maintenance), and actively build a highly skilled, motivated workforce. If you are an assertive, collaborative problem-solver who loves connecting with people and wants a high-visibility role where you can truly make your mark, this stage is yours!

 

Core Responsibilities

  • Drive Floor Excellence: Own and execute the daily production schedule, collaborating dynamically with Production Planners to adjust to market demands while scaling factory performance metrics.

  • Champion EHS & Quality: Act as the ultimate guardian for Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality standards. Lead root-cause investigations for shop-floor exceptions and implement bulletproof corrective actions.

  • Empower & Develop Talent: Foster a high-performing culture across both permanent and temporary workforces. You will lead shift rotations, vacation scheduling, and training matrices to ensure your team has elite capabilities.

  • Mastermind Digital & Inventory Flow: Lead physical inventory counts (Cycle and Wall-to-Wall), audit controlled materials, and leverage SAP to execute seamless monthly financial closures.

  • Lead Positive Labor Relations: Be the first line of support on the plant floor. Resolve daily operational conflicts, manage union and non-union concerns with high empathy, and keep team morale at an all-time high.

  • Fuel Continuous Improvement: Lead Autonomous Maintenance (AM) programs, track manufacturing KPIs, and partner with Productivity Engineers to eliminate waste and optimize yield variances.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.

  • At least 4+ years of experience in production, manufacturing, or supply chain roles.

  • Proven experience as a people manager (leading frontline teams on a manufacturing floor).

  • Proficiency working with SAP.

  • Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong shop-floor management experience with a track record of driving positive union and non-union relations.

  • Exceptional soft skills, including proactive initiative, deep empathy, resilience, and high determination.

  • Elite negotiation and assertive communication skills to manage cross-functional priorities.

  • Familiarity with Autonomous Maintenance (AM), 5S, and problem-tagging systems.


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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