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:  EHS Coordinator
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  28/05/2026
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173702 - Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala

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 safety-first leader with a passion for environmental stewardship? We are looking for a dynamic EHS Coordinator to champion our safety culture and sustainability initiatives. In this role, you won’t just manage compliance; you will be the architect of a safer workplace, ensuring our team, community, and environment thrive together.

 

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the annual EHS work plan, ensuring we don’t just meet but exceed corporate and regulatory standards.

  • Safety Culture: Lead accident investigations using root-cause analysis to turn "lessons learned" into proactive prevention programs.

  • Operational Excellence: Oversee industrial hygiene sampling, manage the EHS budget efficiently, and spearhead the operation of our Wastewater Treatment Plant.

  • Continuous Improvement: Manage our TRUE (Zero Waste to Landfill) certification and drive projects aimed at eliminating risks and reducing our environmental footprint.

  • Mentorship: Design career paths for your team and lead internal safety campaigns that engage every employee, contractor, and visitor.

  • Compliance: Maintain our Emergency Response Plan and keep our corporate databases (and indicators) updated and accurate.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

  • At least 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environments.

  • At least 2+ years specifically dedicated to EHS roles with a formal EHS training OR 2+ years applying corporate safety standards.

  • Proficiency in Google Workspace (G-Suite).

  • Intermediate-Advanced English.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster a "safety-first" mindset across all levels of the organization.

  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex safety data into actionable insights for diverse audiences.

  • A proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing creative, sustainable solutions.

  • Experience with SAP, technical writing (SOPs/PPMs), and deep knowledge of OSHA or local regulatory reporting.


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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