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 recognised 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 programmes 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:  Energy Continuous Improvement Leader
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  28/07/2026
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173736 - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, Mexico

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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 visionary energy specialist driven to build a cleaner, more efficient industrial future? As our Energy Continuous Improvement Leader, you will take full ownership of designing, executing, and scaling our permanent corporate energy-saving program across all Focus Factories. You will act as both a technical authority and a cultural catalyst—identifying high-impact opportunities in cogeneration and renewables, auditing plant operations, and training workforce teams to embed sustainability into daily production. If you are ready to combine engineering expertise, project leadership, and data analytics to drive bottom-line savings and carbon reduction, this role is your platform to lead real change!

 

Core Responsibilities

  • Program Implementation & Strategy: Develop, deploy, and maintain a permanent corporate energy-saving framework, ensuring full compliance with internal energy, environmental, and safety standards.

  • Project Execution & Engineering: Identify, evaluate, and lead execution for energy efficiency, cogeneration, and renewable energy projects across various Focus Factories.

  • Audits & Continuous Improvement: Conduct field inspections and technical audits to uncover optimization opportunities, tracking corrective action findings through to full closure.

  • KPIs & Performance Monitoring: Generate, analyze, and report key energy metrics and KPIs to continuously measure program effectiveness and financial savings.

  • Culture & Capability Building: Design internal communication campaigns and conduct hands-on training to foster an energy-conscious culture across plant operations.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Energy Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a specialized field in energy management.

  • At least 5+ years of proven experience in energy conservation, industrial sustainability, or similar continuous improvement roles within manufacturing.

  • Advanced English proficiency.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Technical expertise in cogeneration systems, renewable energy integration, and industrial energy auditing.

  • Hands-on experience supervising cross-functional technical teams and managing engineering project timelines.

  • Solid understanding of corporate energy, safety, and environmental standards (e.g., ISO 50001, EHS frameworks).

  • Strong analytical mindset with experience utilizing administrative systems and data tools to monitor plant performance metrics.


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, colour, 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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