Plant Engineering Manager

Andre Global; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Topeka, KS seeks a Senior Plant Operations Leader to guide a multidisciplinary team, drive KPI performance, and oversee capital planning while ensuring safety and quality compliance.

You will collaborate with EOHS and Quality, manage the plant budget, implement maintenance systems, and develop a 5-year capital plan. Requires 8+ years manufacturing experience, 3+ years in leadership, and SAP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years manufacturing experience with focus on engineering or project management.
• Minimum 5 years managing capital and departmental budgets.
• Minimum 3 years in a people leadership or supervisory role.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and collaborative digital tools (Google Suite).

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary technical team to exceed plant KPIs and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Participate in Strategic Leadership Team to set direction and drive continuous improvement for the plant.
• Develop and manage the facility capital and maintenance budgets.
• Coordinate with EOHS and Quality to ensure safety, quality, and sanitation guidelines are followed.
• Ensure training for new methods and systems to enhance technical skills.
• Develop and maintain the plant's 5-year capital plan and its implementation.
• Lead energy management and optimization projects.
• Ensure EMO's are conducted to verify process/equipment meets design specs and that personnel are trained.
• Support Quality Assurance and Food Safety initiatives and enforce policies.

Skills

ERP (SAP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary technical team, including Maintenance and Project Engineers, to exceed plant KPIs and foster a culture of cross-functional collaboration.
• Functions as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team which establishes clear direction and continuous improvement expectations for the plant, leads and supports change, provides effective career development and planning for direct reports.
• Develops and manages the overall facility capital and the facility maintenance expense budget.
• Coordinates with the EOHS manager and Quality manager to ensure contractors follow all guidelines for safety, quality, food safety and food sanitation.
• Ensures training for newly implemented methods and systems to continuously improve technical skill level.
• Develops and maintains the plant's 5-year strategic capital plan and overall capital plan implementation.
• Leads all plant energy management and optimization projects.
• Ensures training for newly implemented methods and systems to continuously improve technical skill level.
• Ensures appropriate EMO's (Experimental Manufacturing Orders) are conducted to verify that process/equipment meets design specification and that personnel are trained appropriately.
• Support implementation of Quality Assurance and Food Safety initiatives. Ensure personnel adhere to Hill's policies, safety standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Engineering, Science, or related).
• Minimum of 8 years of manufacturing experience, with a focus on engineering or project management.
• Minimum of 5 years managing capital and departmental budgets.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a people leadership or supervisory role.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (such as SAP) and collaborative digital tools (Google Suite)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MS) or MBA.
• Experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, particularly food processing.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to prioritize and facilitate progress in a fast-paced environment.
• Data-driven decision-making skills and a strong background in contractor negotiation.
• Knowledge of Maintenance systems such as AM/PM, TPM, or Predictive Maintenance

Screening Questions

• Will you now or in the future require Colgate-Palmolive to sponsor or to assist with obtaining or renewing any type of work visa (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1/OPT, etc.) ?
• Do you have 8+ years of manufacturing experience, with a focus on engineering or project management?
• Do you have 5+ years managing capital and departmental budgets?