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:  Area Leader - Operations
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  11/05/2026
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Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #172966 - Sricity, Andhra Pradesh, India

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.

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for meeting production schedules, optimizing resource utilization, maintaining high product quality and EHS standards, ensuring equipment upkeep, and minimizing costs and waste. The Area Lead will also contribute to the development and implementation of operational strategies, policies, and practices in collaboration with the Operations Manager.Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) & Quality

  • Strictly adhere to all EHS policies and procedures, actively promoting a safe work environment and culture through leadership.

  • Conduct regular safety audits and inspections, promptly implementing necessary corrective actions.

  • Ensure all operational activities comply with established quality standards and procedures.

2. Operations Management & Efficiency

  • Plan, direct, and monitor production activities and services to consistently meet daily and monthly schedules with the most efficient use of resources.

  • Develop and implement production schedules and procedures, strategically allocating labor and capital to maximize overall productivity.

  • Contribute to factory performance targets by minimizing equipment downtime and maximizing operational efficiency.

  • Monitor all production activities to ensure costs and wastage are kept to the lowest possible levels.

  • Manage the inventory of operations spare parts, focusing on cost optimization and efficient management practices.

  • Conduct thorough breakdown analysis to identify and eliminate the root causes of equipment failures.

  • Drive breakdown elimination initiatives to significantly enhance overall factory reliability.

3. Factory Performance & Reliability and Continuous Improvement 

  • Lead and champion Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across the team.

  • Implement Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R)/Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles to improve equipment reliability and overall factory performance.

  • Actively contribute to the development and implementation of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) initiatives.

  • Champion 5S principles throughout the area to ensure a clean, organized, and highly efficient workspace.

  • Drive operational excellence through Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies.

4. Team Leadership & Development

  • Cultivate a collaborative team atmosphere, actively promoting skill enhancement and knowledge exchange among team members.

  • Provide coaching, mentorship, and constructive performance feedback to the team.

  • Enhance the team's capabilities by integrating the latest technologies and methodologies.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Engineering degree in  Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.

  • Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in the FMCG/Automobile industry with a strong background in plant operations and team management.

  • Technical Expertise:

    • Understanding and hands-on experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles and implementation.

    • Strong knowledge and practical application of Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar.

    • Proficiency in SAP.

  • Leadership: Proven ability to effectively lead and manage teams, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.

  • Operational Excellence: Demonstrated experience in driving operational excellence through the implementation of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Advantageous Skills: Knowledge of digital tools and Project management skills are considered an added advantage.

 

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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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