Hands-on Operations Leader - Manufacturing & OEE

Colgate; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Richmond, Indiana, is seeking an Operations Team Leader to supervise shop floor technicians and manage daily production while driving KPIs and performance improvements.

You will lead Autonomous Maintenance and Operational Excellence initiatives, coach a skilled team, ensure safety, quality, and GMP compliance, and work with engineering to maximize OEE and yield on automated lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with physical tasks and PPE.
• Ability to work irregular shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities of Operation Technicians engaged in production.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet goals.
• Coordinate with supervisors and facility leaders to align operations across departments.
• Coordinate training for team members as required.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to all team members.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, GMPs and Food Safety.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

FP&R standards

Google Suite

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Richmond, Indiana, is seeking an Operations Team Leader to supervise shop floor technicians and manage daily production while driving KPIs and performance improvements.

You will lead Autonomous Maintenance and Operational Excellence initiatives, coach a skilled team, ensure safety, quality, and GMP compliance, and work with engineering to maximize OEE and yield on automated lines.