Director, Plant Engineering

Colgate; San José Iturbide; On-site; MXN 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Mexico is seeking a Director of Plant Engineering to optimize local and export supply chain performance while driving operational excellence.

Lead capital projects, oversee utilities, and champion environmental and energy-saving initiatives, reporting to the plant leadership and collaborating across functions.

Requires strong leadership, English fluency, and a track record in FMCG manufacturing with a focus on safety, quality, and labor relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field).
• 8+ years of plant engineering, facilities, or manufacturing supply chain management.
• Experience managing directly reporting teams in industrial settings.
• Advanced, fluent English communication.
• Capital project management and site utilities experience.
• Experience with safety and quality standards.
• FMCG/CPG experience preferred.
• Finance acumen: budgets and cost control.
• Labor relations with unions.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Management & Leadership: oversee plant capital and engineering projects.
• Utilities & Environmental Sustainability: ensure utilities supply and energy reduction.
• Operations & Continuous Improvement: implement FP&R standards to improve costs.
• Stakeholder & External Relations: liaise with corporate leaders and communities.
• Team & Organizational Development: mentor engineering team and set objectives.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: enforce safety and quality standards.

Skills

8+ years exp

Team Leadership

Capital Projects

Site Utilities

Industrial Safety

Quality Standards

English Fluency

Budget & Cost Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

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.

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176798 - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, Mexico

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.

Role Summary

The Director Plant Engineering is responsible for effectively managing resources to optimize local and export supply chain performance while driving operational excellence across the facility. This role leads the implementation of capital projects, oversees site utility services (water, air, electricity, and steam), and directs key environmental and energy-saving initiatives to meet financial and sustainability goals. Sitting on the local plant leadership team, the Director plays a vital role in fostering strong cross-functional collaboration, driving continuous organizational and talent development, and maintaining positive union and community relations to deliver strategic business results.

Responsibilities

Strategic Project Management & Leadership: Approve, direct, and oversee the execution of plant capital and engineering projects, ensuring alignment with corporate guidelines, quality standards, and budget expectations.

Utilities & Environmental Sustainability: Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to guarantee continuous supply of critical plant utilities (water, compressed air, electricity, and steam) while leading site environmental control, energy reduction, and sustainable development initiatives.

Operations & Continuous Improvement: Implement and sustain Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R) standards to optimize supply chain financial performance, control fixed expenses, and drive company cost-savings programs.

Stakeholder & External Relations: Serve as a key liaison connecting plant operations with divisional and corporate leadership to streamline communication, build collaborative internal/external partnerships, maintain robust community relations, and ensure positive labor relations with unionized personnel.

Team & Organizational Development: Lead, mentor, and establish objective-setting frameworks for the plant engineering team, fostering continuous talent development, employee engagement, and high organizational performance.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to local, state, federal, and Colgate-Palmolive standards regarding industrial safety, environmental regulation, and quality control.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field).

Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in plant engineering, facilities management, or manufacturing supply chain management.

Experience managing directly reporting teams in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Advanced, fluent oral and written English communication skills.

Proven experience in capital project management, site utilities administration, and industrial safety and quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturing environments.

Strong financial acumen with demonstrated ability to manage budgets, fixed expenses, and cost-reduction/savings strategies.

Experience in labor relations and collaborating with unionized workforces.

Strong cross-functional collaboration and customer service orientation across matrixed organizations.

Demonstrated alignment with Colgate-Palmolive LIFT leadership principles and Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R) methodologies.

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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