Sr. Maintenance Reliability Engineer

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 internationally recognized brand names including 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 serving millions worldwide 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 trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love.

Our goal is to use technology to create products that improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live. A career at Colgate-Palmolive offers global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title:

Sr. Maintenance Reliability Engineer
Posting

Start Date:

3/11/26
On-site
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number#171994 - 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. 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 and build a brighter, healthier future for all.

As our Sr. Maintenance Reliability Engineer you will be the primary catalyst for operational transformation - re-engineering technical standards to achieve world-class performance. You will own the Planned Maintenance (PM) standards, lead a multi-disciplinary technical team, and drive the Continuous Improvement (CI) roadmap to maximize throughput in the Packaging Area.

• Reliability Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive maintenance strategy (Safety, PM, PdM, and Training) aligned with Global Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R) initiatives.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the full Work Order lifecycle in SAP PM/EAM, ensuring 100% schedule adherence and data integrity.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead high-impact Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM projects to optimize equipment availability and reduce changeover times (SMED).
• Asset Management: Systematically optimize the SAP PM library to eliminate non-value-add tasks and manage spare parts inventory.
• Predictive Evolution: Shift the site from reactive to proactive maintenance by implementing sensor strategies and PdM programs (vibration, infrared, etc.).
• Leadership & Culture: Direct Maintenance Planners, Technicians, and Electricians while fostering operator ownership through Autonomous Maintenance (AM).
• Financial & Safety Oversight: Manage the annual R&M budget and ensure 100% compliance with EHS, GMP, and Quality standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or related field
• 6+ years experience in high-speed manufacturing with a proven track record of improving Operational Excellence, Unplanned Downtime, and Material Loss
• Advanced SAP Plant Maintenance user; proficiency in Programmable Logic Controller systems, instrumentation, and Root Cause Analysis
• Proven success facilitating at least 3 Continuous Improvement events with documented Return on Investment or uptime improvement
• Deep understanding of OSHA and GMP standards.

• Fast Moving Consumer Goods experience
• CMRP or CRL certification
• Green Belt certification (ASQ, IASSC, or equivalent)
• Equivalent specialized military or industrial experience will be considered.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $ - $ USD. Pay is determined based on experience,…