Job Title:  Manufacturing Operations Team Leader - 1st Shift

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Job Number #166117 - Sanford, Maine, 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.
 

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
 

Tom’s of Maine products – including toothpaste, deodorant, mouthwash, bar soap and toothbrushes – are sold across the United States and Canada.  Because we are so committed to giving back, we donate 10% of our profits to charitable organizations, and our employees can use 5% of their paid time volunteering for causes they are passionate about.
 

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.  If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

The Operations Team Leader (OTL) will be based onsite at our Sanford, ME location, and report directly to our Operations Area Leader.  As a key technical leader, the OTL will be responsible for developing and coaching a team of Technicians, providing opportunities for personal growth and owning overall shift performance.  Candidates should be adept at gathering and analyzing data to make informed problem-solving decisions, having weighed risks and costs/benefits.

Core Responsibilities will include:

• Effectively managing the lines production activities developing collaborative partnerships with other functions and colleagues

• Delivering business results in: Environmental Health & Safety, Quality , Daily Production schedule adherence, Labor Relations and financial performance

• Encouraging a Continuous Improvement mindset through the implementation of FP&R (Factory Performance and Reliability) standard, small group teams

• Forming, developing and mentoring the team in a value-driven, performance based environment

• Leading the team in completing key performance indicators (KPIs) and keeping  the plant informed about operations performance on a regular basis.

• Reviewing team analytics to improve product quality and productivity.

• Developing teams through Coaching and Feedback addressing individual performance.

• Handling administrative daily duties such as timekeeping, vacation, overtime and attendance.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

•  Bachelor's Degree completed. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of SAP systems and FP&R standards.

• Proficiency with Google Suite applications.

• Ability to manage production activities, resource allocation, shift coordination, and schedule management to meet production goals.

• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Assurance, Food Safety initiatives, safety policies, and environmental health standards.

• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, listen to others, and promote efficient information flow.

• Ability to manage conflict, seeking mutually beneficial solutions, and effectively handling labor relations issues.

• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners, communicate effectively with leadership, and facilitate the transfer of best practices.

• Demonstrate leadership values inherently aligned with our company’s Leadership Principles.

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Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $66,000.00 - $90,500.00 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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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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