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job number #172804 - 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.
as our operations team leader, you are the bridge between technical precision and manufacturing excellence. You will lead human and material resources to keep our equipment and facilities in peak condition, maximizing uptime and driving continuous improvement. We are looking for a leader who breathes safety, quality, and productivity, ensuring our operation runs like a well-oiled machine within a culture of order and cleanliness.
responsibilities
* strategic maintenance: design and oversee annual preventive and predictive maintenance programs to eliminate unplanned downtime.
* safety & risk ownership: act as the ultimate guardian of safety guidelines, identifying risks (near misses), validating work permits, and leading "safe behavior" walkthroughs.
* quality excellence: coordinate all maintenance and calibration activities under strict gmp (good manufacturing practices) and quality standards.
* resource & budget management: control maintenance expenditures, manage spare parts inventory, and coordinate with external vendors and service providers.
* cross-functional leadership: partner with production and project leaders to execute equipment upgrades and implement factory performance and reliability standards.
* team empowerment: supervise and mentor technicians, fostering a high-performance environment based on visual factory and autonomous maintenance principles.
required qualifications
* bachelor’s degree in engineering.
* at least 4+ years of experience in similar industrial operations or manufacturing environments.
* solid knowledge in pneumatics, electricity, electronics, mechanics, and instrumentation.
* intermediate english (professional working proficiency).
* strong knowledge of visual factory and autonomous maintenance.
preferred qualifications
* ability to analyze, train, and execute operational standards while managing technical personnel.
* advanced knowledge in maintenance management systems (cmms) and quality systems.
* experience managing maintenance budgets and collaborating on large-scale production projects.
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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