Factory Continuous Improvement & Reliability Leader

Colgate-Palmolive; Washington Court House (OH); On-site; USD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive operates Hill's Pet Nutrition in Washington Court House, Ohio, seeking a Factory Performance and Reliability Leader to drive FP&R strategies and continuous improvement across the site. This role emphasizes governance, cross-functional collaboration, and deploying standard FP&R practices to elevate reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in engineering or related field, 8+ years in factory operations or supply chain, and hands-on experience with FP&R

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Technology, Science or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Factory Operations, Engineering or Supply Chain roles.
• Proficient in FP&R Program and Standards.
• Experience with MES (manufacturing execution system).
• Experience with DOMO card creation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for FP&R activities within the site, providing expertise and guidance on standards, tools, and systems.
• Collaborate with DoM, site leadership, and regional FP&R manager to embed FP&R practices and drive site-wide engagement.
• Lead FP&R audits at the site, including scheduling, resource coordination, execution, reporting, and follow-up actions; ensure closure of findings from global and site self-assessments.
• Oversee OPERA data integrity; closing gaps and educating site stakeholders regarding AE Model guidelines.
• Monitor and report FP&R KPIs and KAIs specific to the site; identify and pursue opportunities for performance improvements.
• Partner with site teams to develop and deliver training in FP&R methodology, root cause analysis, and best-in-class operational practices.
• Support site adoption and optimization of digital, data analytics, and automation tools to elevate reliability and performance.
• Facilitate site-level workshops, campaigns, and initiatives targeting efficiency gains, risk mitigation, and directional needs.
• Oversee onboarding processes for new FP&R team members, working with site HR and leadership to ensure a smooth transition and immediate impact.
• Share best practices and learnings with other site FP&R leads and global FP&R community; encourage cross-site collaboration.
• Provide ongoing support and direction to DoM regarding FP&R program compliance, issue resolution, and strategic challenges.

Skills

FP&R knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS degree in Engineering, Technology, Science or related field

Tools

MES (manufacturing execution system)

DOMO card creation

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive operates Hill's Pet Nutrition in Washington Court House, Ohio, seeking a Factory Performance and Reliability Leader to drive FP&R strategies and continuous improvement across the site. This role emphasizes governance, cross-functional collaboration, and deploying standard FP&R practices to elevate reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in engineering or related field, 8+ years in factory operations or supply chain, and hands-on experience with FP&R