Operations Team Leader - Sanford, ME

MSCCN; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 77,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Profit Sharing

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Sanford, ME is seeking a Team Leader to drive autonomous maintenance and supervise Technicians across 1st and 3rd shifts. You will coach staff, coordinate training, and pursue operational excellence while supporting safety and quality initiatives.

You will manage daily production activities, ensure accurate SAP data, and lead material flow and inventory control. A BS degree and leadership experience are required, with SAP/FP&R skills highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science degree required.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SAP, FP&R standards, and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach Technicians on the floor with real-time feedback.
• Drive Autonomous Maintenance (AM) program and improve asset performance.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, GMP, and quality standards.
• Manage daily production flow, schedules, and labor coordination.
• Lead inventory counts, data integrity in SAP, and financial close activities.

Skills

Technical Leadership

SAP

FP&R

Google Suite

Communication

Leadership Principles

Education

Bachelor's of Science

Tools

SAP

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS 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. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Operations Area Leader, the Team Leader is the frontline driver of technical performance and team engagement. This role is responsible for the direct coaching of Technicians, the execution of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) steps, and ensuring that the area’s technical assets and people operate at peak efficiency. This role will provide support to 1st and 3rd Shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Frontline AM Lead: Leads the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) program on the floor, ensuring tools are used correctly to drive program step progress and eliminate technical losses.
• Operational Excellence: Drives OPEX initiatives and adheres to all EHS, Quality, and Operational Efficiency standards to optimize plant performance.
• Technical Problem Solving: Identifies and implements process improvements by tracking and analyzing KPIs, including yield variances and inventory loss.
• Safety & Quality Rigor: Ensures strict adherence to Food Safety, GMP, and EHS standards, leading incident investigations and corrective action plans.

Coaching & Team Development

• Technical Coaching: Provides ongoing, real-time coaching and feedback to Technicians to build their technical competencies and self-sufficiency.
• Training Coordination: Coordinates technical training schedules to ensure the workforce possesses the necessary skills to meet evolving business needs.
• Engagement & Labor Relations: Builds employee engagement and ensures timely resolution of labor concerns, seeking mutually beneficial solutions to conflict.
• Workforce Management: Manages the permanent and temporary workforce, including shift rotations, crewing, and daily attendance.

Operational & Financial Support

• Production Flow: Directs daily activities of Technicians, establishing work schedules and production sequences to ensure all goals are met.
• Inventory Ownership: Leads physical inventory counts, investigates variances, and conducts activities related to monthly financial closure.
• Data Integrity: Manages SAP daily consumption posting and ensures production orders are technically completed to support the Area Leader’s financial reporting.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s of Science.

Physical Ability

Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment (climbing, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs) and wear all required PPE.

Flexibility

Ability to work irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support 24/7 technical operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Leadership: 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Systems Mastership: Strong proficiency in SAP systems, FP&R standards, and Google Suite.
• Communication: Proven ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and facilitate the transfer of best practices across shifts.
• Alignment: Leadership values inherently aligned with the company’s Leadership Principles.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $76,800.00 - $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.