Job Title:  Continuous Improvement Leader

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
# 138561 - Richmond, Indiana, United States

Job Summary

The FP&R Team Leader has overall responsibility for driving the FP&R program site-wide within the Richmond Plant. The person in this role will facilitate and coordinate the rollout and implementation of Factory Performance & Reliability Standards and will work closely with the Leadership team and key business unit resources and team members.

• Leading site-wide implementation of the Factory Performance & Reliability Standards;

• Participation in Factory Performance & Reliability audits;

• Analyze current process streams across the functions within Richmond  (including work methods, inventory, etc.) and identify opportunities for improvement;

• Ensure that streamline manufacturing principle (such as facility operational strategy, shop floor data) are effectively implemented and maintained; 

• Report status and results of continuous improvement projects to management and employees

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Education/ Experience Requirements

Basic qualifications include:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field

• 3 years of manufacturing experience

• Intermediate computer skills in MS Excel and Google Suite Applications 

• Understanding of the plant equipment and equipment controls in manufacturing areas 

• Meet business needs by flexing scheduled work hours or contributing additional work hours when needed

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with SAP, OPERA, Tableau and/or DOMO, Google Visual Data Studio, SWIS

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Experience with AU modeling

Expected Areas of Skills 

• Ability to effectively communicate

• Ability and willingness to transfer knowledge and train others

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to develop and express ideas

• Planning and organizational skills/project management and time management skills

• Demonstrate managing with respect and team building behaviors

• Familiarity with plant equipment and equipment controls

Physical Requirements 

• Able to sit, type, and use a computer keyboard 2-8 hours per day

• Able to stand and walk 4-8 hours per day

• Able to climb stairs/ladder and use forklift 1-4 hours per day as needed

• Able to perceive visual and audible alarms, receive and transmit radio communication, and wear required personal protective equipment while performing duties in the production areas

Leadership Competencies (Should match the Colgate Global Competencies) 

• Leading Change

• Fostering Experimentation

• Driving Innovation

Functional Competencies (Should match the Colgate Global Competencies) 

• Managing Materials and Services

• Managing Production

• Product Commercialization

Cross-Functional Competencies

• Global Supply Chain System 

• Cross Organizational Collaboration

Managing with Respect Competencies

• Self-Awareness and Personal Impact

• Communicate Effectively

• Promotes Teamwork

• Values Unique Contributions

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.

Are you interested in working for Hill's Pet Nutrition? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Work that matters, fueled by passion for pets!  At Hill’s we have a purpose.  Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills' mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. 

HILL'S® Prescription Diet® therapeutic pet foods, HILL'S® Science Diet® and HILL'S® Ideal Balance™ wellness pet foods are sold worldwide. Hill’s is a division of Colgate-Palmolive, a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, with sales of products in more than 200 countries.  To learn more about Hill's and Colgate, please visit http://www.hillspet.com and http://www.colgatepalmolive.com, or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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