Team Leader - Operations

Colgate; Ajax; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate is seeking a Production Manager in Ajax, Ontario to oversee shop floor activities and ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and experience in FMCG production, leading teams to meet critical metrics while driving quality improvements. You will play a key role in maintaining effective operations and supporting team members toward achieving company goals.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Qualifications

• 3 years of proven experience in production.
• Experience in large FMCG/manufacturing organizations.
• Knowledge in PLC programming is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle production activities and ensure operational KPI’s.
• Lead line teams to minimize downtime and resolve quality issues.
• Train technicians and team members on technical aspects.

Skills

Production Management

Team Leadership

Continuous Improvement

EHS & Quality Standards

Education

B.E. / B. Tech. / Diploma (EC/EI/Mechatronics)

Tools

PLC Programming

Job description

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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.

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 03/03/2025

On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number#165704 - 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.

Scope of Responsibility:

To optimally handle production activities and resources at shopfloor. To deliver the Operational KPI’s through driving continuous improvement while maintaining positive employee. relations.

Core Responsibilities :

• Responsible for production critical metrics (AU,UPDT&AML).
• Responsible for EHS & Quality standard expectation related activity implementation.
• Handling resources (Man, Machine, Materials) efficiently, guiding the line teams in minimizing downtime through direct personal involvement & active presence on the shop floor.
• Leading Line Teams to tackle quality problems.
• To maintain the crewing norms, shift rotation, leave planning etc
• Communication, Coaching & Feedback, Active presence on the shop floor.
• Participating in the 5S, AM, PM & Small Group meetings with Line Teams.
• Manage repairing and maintenance to equipment and control spare parts management.
• Training to Technicians & Team Members on Technical Trainings.

Education:

• B.E. /B. Tech./Diploma (EC/EI/Mechatronics) with 3years of proven experience.

Experience:

• Working experience in production function of large FMCG/Manufacturing organization and experience of handling large teams inrotational shifts.
• PLC programming knowledge will be an advantage

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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, 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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