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?