As maintenance team leader, you will drive operational reliability and continuous improvement by coordinating corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance. You will lead technical teams, collaborate across departments, and meet safety, quality, and productivity targets.
responsibilities
* lead the maintenance cycle (pm/pdm/cm), prioritizing safety and equipment availability.
* conduct root cause analysis (rca) to eliminate recurring failures and optimize maintenance plans.
* train and empower operators to perform first-level maintenance tasks.
* oversee spare parts inventory, budgets, and contractor performance.
* track kpis (updt, mttr), lead 5s audits, and manage technical onboarding/training.
* partner with engineering on automation, cybersecurity, and obsolescence projects.
required qualifications
* bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics engineering, or related field.
* at least 3+ years of experience leading maintenance or operations in a manufacturing environment.
* proficiency in plc programming, pneumatics, mechanics, and sap (pm/mm).
* strong grasp of rca, lean manufacturing, and quality control.
preferred qualifications
* ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholders.
* assertive communication, adaptability, and a data‑driven mindset.
travel required: up to 10% of time. Location: san jose iturbide, guanajuato, mexico. On-site.
equal opportunity employer
colgate-palmolive is an equal opportunity employer. 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 the accommodation request form if required.
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