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 recognised 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 programmes 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.
job title: facilities maintenance leader
travel required?: no travel
posting start date: 09/12/2025
on-site
no relocation assistance offered
job number#170737 - san jose iturbide, guanajuato, mexico
who we are
colgate-palmolive company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.
job summary
effectively manage water-related activities within the plant and the maintenance personnel for a specific area, overseeing its development, business needs, and serving the operation as the primary client.
safety
* monitor safety guidelines, identify risks, and conduct near miss assessments.
* ensure that your equipment has the appropriate certifications before performing any work. Authorize and validate work permits.
* conduct safe behavior walkthroughs and close out safety findings.
quality
* coordinate and perform instrument maintenance and verification activities following good manufacturing practices and quality procedures.
* keep your work area clean and organized.
* notify, report, and address any equipment anomalies detected.
productivity
* ensure compliance with policies/procedures and activities related to productivity standards.
* manage personnel, materials, and equipment to meet performance objectives.
* tracks and analyzes equipment and product failures and defects due to equipment malfunctions.
* implements new technology in operations.
* controls maintenance spending in the assigned area. Leadership: listens to, develops, and fosters innovation, growth, and improvement within work teams.
* identifies, recommends, and implements maintenance cost reduction programs.
* makes recommendations regarding operating and capital budgets.
* contributes to the development of plans, strategies, and contingency plans for any implementation.
required skills
* statistical process control.
* mechanical maintenance.
* knowledge of industrial safety and hygiene.
* proficiency in data processing systems, applications, and products.
* maintenance management (total productive maintenance). - knowledge of programmable logic controllers, pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity, and mechanics.
* project management.
* knowledge of reengineering.
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, colour, 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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