Strategy and Digital Manager

Colgate; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 124,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Strategy & Digital Manager to lead the plant's five-year strategic roadmap, align capacity, sourcing, and initiatives with long-term objectives, and drive the Industry 4.0 transformation on the shop floor. You will bridge long-term planning with a digitally-enabled operation using analytics and new technologies.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing operations, strong analytical skills, and experience with data, databases, and spreadsheets.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience.
• Strong analytical skills and working knowledge of databases and spreadsheets.
• Experience in Manufacturing Operations, Logistics, Planning, Quality, Safety, or Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the five-year plant strategy process and maintain a robust roadmap.
• Coordinate short and long term capacity planning and roadmaps with sourcing and cost savings.
• Develop plant capacity utilization models from monthly forecasts.
• Drive the Funding The Growth program to achieve savings targets.
• Develop and execute the plant's digital roadmap for Industry 4.0 transformation.
• Act as the central gatekeeper for plant-level digital requests and technology needs.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Data analysis

SQL

Python

Agile/Scrum

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or analytical discipline

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.
Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.
A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 9/8/26

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#172973 - Cambridge, Ohio, 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.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and must not require the Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

The Strategy & Digital Manager is the primary architect of the plant’s future-state operating model. This dual-purpose leadership role is responsible for orchestrating the site’s five-year strategic roadmap—aligning capacity, sourcing, and "Funding the Growth" initiatives with long-term business objectives—while simultaneously spearheading the plant’s Industry 4.0 transformation.

As the site’s central strategist and digital gatekeeper, you will bridge the gap between long-term operational planning and a digitally-enabled shop floor. By leveraging operational & advanced analytics, digital tools, and emerging technologies, you will drive a data-centric culture that optimizes production, minimizes waste, and builds future-ready technical capabilities across the entire workforce.

Responsibilities

Plant Strategy & Operational Planning

Lead the five-year plant strategy process, ensuring a robust roadmap is in place to meet organizational growth and performance targets.

Lead and coordinate short and long term capacity planning and road maps aligned with strategic sourcing and cost savings initiatives.

Maintain factory capacity utilization models following the release of monthly forecasts.

Partner with Division Network Operations to drive the timely and accurate collection of plant volume data for Budget and Latest Estimate (LE) reviews

Develop and drive strategies for product and material portfolio simplification to improve plant performance and resilience.

Lead and Coordinate the Funding The Growth Program to achieve savings targets (Coordinate Brainstorming Activities, Projects, go / no go decisions, benchmarking)

Digital Transformation

Develop and execute the plant-specific digital roadmap, aligning global/divisional/Plant initiatives to transition the plant from traditional to digital operations aligning with the key pillars of Industry 4.0.

Act as the central gatekeeper for all plant-level digital requests and technology needs.

Partner with plant functional leads to evaluate digital opportunities based on ROI, operational pain points, and technical feasibility.

Drive the cultural shift toward digital ways of working through structured training, communication, and building a network of digital champions.

Enforce an "Adopt-First" mindset, ensuring global or division tools are utilized before any local "self-service" development begins.

Drive the utilization of both operational advanced analytics at all levels in the site to optimize production, minimize waste, and improve process efficiencies.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or analytical discipline.

8+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience.

Experience using strong analytical skills and working knowledge of databases and spreadsheets.

Experience in Manufacturing Operations, Logistics, Planning, Quality, Safety, or Finance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven supply chain domain knowledge (process, systems, and data) with solid operational experience in demand or supply; end-to-end experience strongly preferred.

End-to-end supply chain experience covering planning, logistics, manufacturing, and/or customer service.

Experience with ML models and/or cloud architecture.

Formal certifications (e.g., PMP, CSM or equivalent Agile certifications).

Experience working in a global matrixed organization and/or with global functional roadmaps.

Demonstrated experience driving large-scale change management and digital adoption with diverse stakeholders.

Experience with SQL/Python for data manipulation and analytics.

Experience integrating GenAI/LLM into business processes.

Proficiency in Agile/Scrum and project or product lifecycle management

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex data to all levels of the organization.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 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.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a 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 is 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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