Operations Team Leader - Night Shift

Operations Team Leader - Day Shift 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.Our Morristown, Tennessee Oral Care Manufacturing Plant is at the forefront of innovation and robotic process automation. As our new Operations Team Leader, Reporting to the Operations Area Leader, you will have the opportunity to be a frontline driver of technical performance and team engagement. You will lead and facilitate direct coaching of Technicians, the execution of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) steps, and ensuring that the area's technical assets and people operate at peak efficiency.Key Responsibilities Technical Execution & Total Productive Maintenance MastershipFrontline Autonomous Maintenance Lead: Leads the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) program on the floor, ensuring tools are used correctly to drive program step progress and eliminate technical losses.Operational Excellence: Drives OPEX initiatives and adheres to all EHS, Quality, and Operational Efficiency standards to optimize plant performance.Technical Problem Solving: Identifies and implements process improvements by tracking and analyzing KPIs, including yield variances and inventory loss.Safety & Quality Rigor: Ensures strict adherence to Food Safety, GMP, and EHS standards, leading incident investigations and corrective action plans.Coaching & Team DevelopmentTechnical Coaching: Provides ongoing, real-time coaching and feedback to Technicians to build their technical competencies and self-sufficiency.Training Coordination: Coordinates technical training schedules to ensure the workforce possesses the necessary skills to meet evolving business needs.Engagement & Labor Relations: Builds employee engagement and ensures timely resolution of labor concerns, seeking mutually beneficial solutions to conflict.Workforce Management: Manages the permanent and temporary workforce, including shift rotations, crewing, and daily attendance.Operational & Financial SupportProduction Flow: Directs daily activities of Technicians, establishing work schedules and production sequences to ensure all goals are met.Inventory Ownership: Leads physical inventory counts, investigates variances, and conducts activities related to monthly financial closure.Data Integrity: Manages SAP daily consumption posting and ensures production orders are technically completed to support the Area Leader's financial reporting.Required Qualifications HS Diploma/GED with 3+ years in a Colgate-Palmolive/Hill's manufacturing environment OR a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, supply chain, or related technical field.Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment (climbing, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs) and wear all required PPE.Ability to work irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support 24/7 technical operations.Preferred Qualifications Technical Leadership: 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.Systems Mastership: Strong proficiency in SAP systems, FP&R standards, and Google Suite.Communication: Proven ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and facilitate the transfer of best practices across shifts.Alignment: Leadership values inherently aligned with the company's Leadership Principles.Travel Requirements Expected percentage of travel: Up to 10%Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $90,000.00 - $107,500.00 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 Inclusion Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping 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. For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here. #LI-On-site