Operations Team Leader - Cambridge, OH

VetJobs; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking an Operations Specialist in Cambridge, OH to lead a team of Operations Technicians and drive manufacturing excellence. You will lead the Autonomous Maintenance program, coordinate daily production, and ensure safety and quality across the line.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement while coaching staff and developing talent in a 24/7 operation, under GMP and EH&S standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related)
• 3+ years of direct supervisory/managment experience in manufacturing
• Ability to manage complex production activities under tight timelines
• Physical requirements for a 24-hour operation with PPE and shifts including nights/weekends

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities of Operations Technicians; set schedules and production sequences
• Drive Autonomous Maintenance program and diagnose tools to eliminate losses
• Track KPIs, analyze yield and inventory variances for improvement
• Ensure EH&S, Quality Assurance, and GMP compliance; lead audits and CAPA
• Coach and develop technicians; map career pathways and provide feedback

Skills

People Leadership

Production supervision

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

GMP

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

Join a manufacturing powerhouse as a critical leader for our Operations Technicians as we usher in a new era of robotic process automation and consumer goods production.

Your Day to Day and The Future

• Frontline Engineering and People Leadership Direct and coordinate the daily activities of Operations Technicians. Establish strategic work schedules, shift coordination, and production sequences to ensure all output goals are met safely and efficiently.
• Autonomous Maintenance Championship Lead the floor level Autonomous Maintenance (AM) program. Drive step progress, manage technical action plans, and ensure diagnostic tools are utilized correctly to eliminate technical losses and keep machinery running at peak efficiency.
• Operational Excellence and Data Analytics Drive a continuous improvement mindset across your shift. Track, analyze, and report on Key Performance Indicators including inventory loss or gain and yield variances to implement corrective, data driven process improvements.
• Safety, Quality, and Compliance Stewardship Ensure strict adherence to Environmental Health and Safety standards, Quality Assurance, and Good Manufacturing Practices. Lead incident investigations, support Corrective and Preventive Action plans, and maintain audit readiness.
• Technical Coaching and Talent Development Build a highly self sufficient crew. Coordinate technical training, map out defined career pathways for your technicians, and provide real time coaching and feedback while proactively resolving labor concerns.

Auto req ID

484653BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (including Mechanical, Industrial, Machine, or a closely related technical field).
• 3+ years of direct, supervisory and management experience inside a manufacturing plant environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex production activities, resource allocation, and schedule management under tight operational timelines.
• Ability to work in a physical manufacturing environment (including bending, climbing, kneeling, and lifting up to fifty pounds), wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and work irregular shifts (including nights, weekends, and on call rotation as required) to support a continuous twenty four hour operation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) enterprise resource planning software, Factory Performance and Reliability (FPR) standards, and Google Workspace applications.
• Direct experience executing Lean, Six Sigma, or structured Operational Excellence (OPEX) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) frameworks on a production floor.
• Robust relationship management skills with a proven track record of handling labor relations issues and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $70,000.00 - $107,500.00 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.

City*

Cambridge

State*

Ohio

Job_Category

Operations

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Colgate-Palmolive

Salary Range

$60,000-$75,000