Job Title:  Operation Coordinator

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 161857 - Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Who We Are
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.

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!
 

We are looking for a highly motivated Operation Coordinator to join our team! This role effectively leads the Making production area, continuous improvement, guarantees all good manufacturing practices, coordinates the production team and supports projects and improvements in the making area. Also, it contributes to business and plant results while assuring an efficient production execution and positive employee relations. The Operation Coordinator works within a structure that requires continuous learning, considerable interaction with other team members as well as production units and support functions, also guides and empowers teams in the implementation of the plant strategy.

What You Will Do

• Accountable for the quality and efficiency of the production department, and its ability to deliver high levels of service to the Liquids Department.
• Management of personnel strategies, in relation to the operational team, obtaining better results from batch cycle time, quality and impacts in the finishing line.
• Manage Production team in 3 shifts for Home and Personal Care.
• Ensure compliance with policies/procedures for staffing, shift schedule, vacation scheduling, and training to meet business needs
• Manage the development and implementation of the daily activities in a way that ensures high performance of the team and equipment.
• Manage materials inventory for making area.
• Manage the receiving and material analysis area.
• Identify, recommend and implement improvements in Making area and activities. 
• Support the implementation of projects assigned to the area on Funding the Growth (FTG), Reimagined Strategy Projects, Capital Equipment Budget (CEB), continuous improvement.
• Communicate and implement the local Supply Chain vision, mission, strategy and objectives within the plant
• Ensure effective communication within the teams
• Empower team members by way of training, information sharing, coaching, feedback, appraisals and delegation, to ensure the development of people, teams and capabilities
• Accountable for adhering to CP, local and governmental guidelines related to EHS, Quality and Regulatory
• Be a facilitator / sponsor of the line or of autonomous groups of the plant.
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Mechanics, Chemical or Materials Engineer, or related 
• Solid experience in production
• Solid experience in a similar business field
• Experience with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Advanced English
• Presentation skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) or Google Suite (docs, slides, sheets).

It is preferred: 

• Experience with SAP system 
• Experience with WCM (World Class Manufacturing) 
• Knowledge and experience with liquids making in a similar category

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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