Maintenance Engineer (176377)

Colgate-Palmolive; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Participation in 401(k) with company-m

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Hodges, South Carolina, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support maintenance activities across production, utilities and facilities. The role focuses on implementing a maintenance strategy aligned with safety and operational excellence, including planning, staffing, and continuous improvement.

The position requires a BE/BS in Engineering with 3-5 years in production/operation management, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Excel.

Qualifications

• BE/BS in Engineering required.
• 3-5 years production/operation management experience.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills, coaching and feedback skills required in a high performance work systems environment.
• Proficiency with MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in developing a plant maintenance strategy consistent with operational excellence initiatives.
• Communicating maintenance related KPI s defined by FP&R Standards.
• Supporting a structured PM program utilizing SAP PM/EAM that drives reduction of UPDT and unexpected equipment breakdowns.
• Managing maintenance team schedules, technician staffing levels, performance and accountability, individual training and development plans.
• Supporting partnerships between maintenance and operations, creating a customer/provider relationship.
• Assisting in the development and management of the plant maintenance budget and in designing and monitoring an effective preventive maintenance program.

Skills

MS Excel

Education

BE/BS in Engineering

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Requisition ID176377-Posted10/29/2026-Supply Chain/Manufacturing-United States-South Carolina-Hodges-Colgate-Palmolive-Travel - up to 10% of time-On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number#176377 - Hodges, South Carolina, United States

Who We Are

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.

Maintenance Engineer

The primary function of the Maintenance Engineer position is to support the maintenance activities in the Making and Finishing of all production, utilities and facilities related equipment. The individual will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the maintenance strategy for the facility. Elements of that strategy will address safety, planning/scheduling, staffing, preventative and corrective maintenance, storeroom, continuous improvement and training.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Maintenance Manager in developing a plant maintenance strategy consistent with operational excellence initiatives
• Calculating and Communicating maintenance related KPI ́s defined by FP&R Standards
• Supporting a structured PM program utilizing SAP PM/EAM that drives the reduction of UPDT and unexpected equipment breakdowns.
• Managing maintenance team schedules, technician staffing levels, performance and accountability, individual training and development plans.
• Supporting partnerships between maintenance and operations, creating a customer/provider relationship
• Support GMP, Calibration and EOHS plant initiatives
• Assisting in the development and management of the plant maintenance budget and in designing and monitoring an effective and economically justified preventive maintenance program
• Perform inspections (prior to and after) maintenance of machine, adjustment, replacement of parts, overhauls/rebuilds, etc., for critical equipment
• Ensure maintainability of new installations through the creation of the proper maintenance strategies for them in the SAP PM/EAM system
• Developing, organizing and ensuring execution of a predictive maintenance program i.e: vibration and oil analysis, and develop/implement iOT systems
• Implementing Continuous improvement (CI) projects to reduce UPDT and improving reliability of equipment to improve the overall Asset Utilisation and cost efficiency of the GW Plant
• Providing technical advice to Production and Maintenance Teams including breakdown and troubleshooting support to improve Plant uptime and reliability
• Ensuring employees safety from unsafe equipment conditions and equipment protection from environmental conditions
• Ensure Maintenance Shop, Store Room and Utilities Areas are kept accordingly to the 5S & VWP Standard

Required Qualifications:

• BE/BS in Engineering required
• 3-5 years production/operation management experience
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills, Coaching and feedback skills required in a high performance work systems environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and manage in ambiguous situations
• Proficiency with MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Maintenance and supervision experience in a Manufacturing environment
• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability coverage
• Participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year)
• Paid sick leave adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws
• Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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, color, 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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