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:  FP&R Leader
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  6/8/26
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173818 - 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 FP&R Leader is responsible for coordinating and securing the deployment of Factory Performance & Reliability standards across the plant, working in close partnership with cross-functional areas. This role leads the site's productivity strategy by driving continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining processes, and tracking the "Reimagined" optimization projects to achieve headcount reduction and cost savings. As a position with no direct reports, the ideal candidate must possess exceptional stakeholder management, high resilience, and the strategic influence necessary to embed a culture of standardization, autonomous maintenance, and people development across the Focus Factory.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • FP&R Implementation & Governance: Define, establish, and coordinate the FP&R implementation master plan, ensuring roles and responsibilities across all plant levels (operators, support staff, team leaders) are aligned with these performance standards.

  • Continuous Improvement & Productivity: Lead optimization projects to reduce unplanned downtime (UPDT), analyze batch cycle times, improve line speed, optimize product changeovers, and implement full 5S and Visual Workplace standards.

  • Loss Analysis & Asset Management: Leverage data analytics tools to analyze operational losses and optimize plant maintenance plans, fostering a reliable Autonomous Maintenance framework within the Focus Factory.

  • Cross-Functional Training & Development: Coordinate and deliver individual and group training programs on FP&R methodologies to build capabilities and ensure standardized execution across teams.

  • Audit & Performance Tracking: Monitor the results of internal and external operational audits, tracking key performance metrics, and leading systemic problem-solving (80/20 approach) for quality non-conformities.

  • EHS Integration: Actively support safety guidelines by identifying operational risks, following up on near-miss or accident reports, and embedding safety behaviors into daily productivity practices.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related technical field.

  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, or productivity-focused roles.

  • Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in SAP, data analytics tools (such as Domo), and Statistical Process Control (SPC).

  • Innovation Mindset: Knowledge or experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools focused on process optimization.

  • Languages: Intermediate-Advanced English proficiency (essential for reporting and global alignment).

Desired Qualifications

  • Methodologies: Solid foundations in Lean Manufacturing, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) implementation, and Preventive Maintenance systems.

  • Certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification in Continuous Improvement.

  • Problem Solving: Advanced mastery of root-cause analysis tools (80/20 rule, Fishbone, 5 Whys) applied to manufacturing bottlenecks.

  • Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, resilience, patience, and strong negotiation skills, with a proven track record of leading through influence rather than direct authority.


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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