Sr. Manager, Plant Operations

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number #171565 - Richmond, Indiana, United States

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.

The Senior Manager of Plant Operations is responsible for the overall management of production within the plant site. Successful management of production areas will be accomplished through active involvement and development of work teams, appropriate coaching and feedback, effective resource utilization, and visible team leadership. This leadership role includes day‑to‑day operations through Team Leaders, as well as continuous improvement processes and programs through Area Leaders.

This role is also a vital part of the site’s senior leadership team and must be capable of navigating complex challenges with a solutions‑focused approach.

• Lead continuous improvement for plant processes, asset utilization, and operation efficiency
• Drive improvement in team performance through effective communications to all levels of the Operational team
• Foster and develop productive partnerships with Engineering, EHS, HR, and Quality Systems departments
• Effectively manage employee relations and performance management issues in coordination with Human Resources
• Provide leadership necessary for the development of salaried and non‑exempt salaried employees in an effort to create a well‑trained, highly motivated workforce
• Implement the standards of Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R) within the teams, with focused emphasis in regards to People Capability, Visual Workplace, Autonomous Maintenance and Continuous Improvement.
• Ownership of total labor costs in an effort to achieve site specific cost savings targets through our fund the growth initiative (FTG).
• Support implementation of Quality Assurance and Food Safety initiatives. Ensure personnel adhere to Hill’s policies, safety standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices, including Quality Assurance and Food Safety
• Champion Environmental Health Safety (EHS) initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience
• 5+ years experience in production/operation management and project or process engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with in or demonstrated understanding of the Quality function within a manufacturing environment

• MBA preferred
• Engineering degree preferred
• Food manufacturing experience preferred
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication, coaching, and feedback skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and manage in ambiguous situations
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Must be able to bend, climb, crawl, work in confined spaces, work in hazardous condition spaces, work in extreme weather conditions, use hazardous materials and ability to work at heights of up to 120 ft., use a mechanical lift, or ladder

Salary Range $ - $ 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…