Area Leader - Hodges, SC

VetJobs; Hodges (SC); Vor Ort; USD 97.000 - 137.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Hodges, South Carolina seeks an Area Leader in Operations to drive safety, quality and efficiency across key production areas. You will coach frontline supervisors, optimize asset use and lead cross-functional projects with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.

The role requires 7+ years of manufacturing leadership (or 5+ years with a Master’s), knowledge of SAP/WMS, and a bias for continuous improvement in a high-speed environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field with a minimum of seven years of manufacturing experience, OR a Master’s degree with five years.
• Supervisory experience managing teams in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and chemical fields and plant equipment.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Proficiency in digital productivity suites (Google Workspace or Microsoft Office).

Aufgaben

• Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams by directing daily operations through frontline leaders and technicians.
• Drive Operational Excellence with continuous improvement and reliability programs.
• Champion Safety & Environmental Standards, ensuring compliance and zero-incident culture.
• Ensure Product Quality & Regulatory Compliance, overseeing GMP and root-cause investigations.
• Manage Operational Budgets & Cost Optimization, driving labor efficiency and material utilization.
• Deliver Technology Transfers & Product Launches with cross-functional partners.

Kenntnisse

Supervisory experience

Leadership coaching

Cross functional collaboration

Strategic cost management

Continuous improvement

ERPs (SAP)

WMS

Google Workspace / MS Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

WMS

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.

Area Leader

Are you ready to shape operational excellence and lead high-performing teams in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment? As an Area Leader in Operations, you will champion end-to-end production performance, driving safety, quality, and operational efficiency across critical manufacturing areas. You will cultivate an inclusive, high-accountability culture by coaching frontline supervisors and technicians while partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain. In this role, you will own continuous improvement initiatives and technological advancements that bring essential personal care products to millions of homes daily.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams: Direct daily operations through frontline team leaders and technicians, coaching talent, setting clear accountability, and fostering an inclusive, high-trust team environment.


• Drive Operational Excellence: Lead continuous improvement and reliability programs across production areas to optimize asset utilization, boost overall equipment effectiveness, and eliminate waste.


• Champion Safety & Environmental Standards: Ensure strict compliance with environmental, health, and occupational safety regulations, actively eliminating workplace hazards and promoting a zero-incident safety culture.


• Ensure Product Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Oversee production adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory standards, directing root-cause investigations and corrective action plans for any non-conformances.


• Manage Operational Budgets & Cost Optimization: Maintain operational ownership of area budgets, labor efficiency, and material utilization, delivering continuous cost-savings and productivity goals.


• Deliver Technology Transfers & Product Launches: Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to seamlessly commission new equipment, packaging designs, and product formulations.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of manufacturing experience, OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience.


• Supervisory experience managing teams in an industrial or manufacturing environment.


• Hands-on technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and chemical fields as well as plant equipment required.


• Demonstrated experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (such as SAP) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).


• Proficiency in digital productivity suites (Google Workspace or Microsoft Office).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading operations within high-speed, highly automated Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), personal care, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.


• Demonstrated success applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Autonomous Maintenance methodologies to deliver measurable operational gains.


• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills across Quality, Engineering, and Human Resources.


• Data-driven decision-maker with proven ability to lead through change and ambiguity.

Compensation And Benefits

• Salary Range $96,800.00 - $137,000.00 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.


• Salary Range $75,000-$100,000

City

Hodges

State

South Carolina

Job Category

Management