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Manager, Plant Engineering - Colgate Palmolive
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Lead plant engineering operations, driving continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and safety excellence using Lean Six Sigma and data‑driven insights to optimize production and reduce downtime.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all plant engineering functions, ensuring equipment reliability and optimal performance across the facility.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, improve throughput, and lower operating costs.
- Develop and manage engineering projects, including plant upgrades, new equipment installations, and process redesigns, ensuring on‑time and on‑budget delivery.
- Maintain rigorous safety and compliance standards, conducting risk assessments and implementing corrective actions to meet regulatory requirements.
- Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for performance enhancement.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with maintenance, production, quality, and supply chain teams to align engineering solutions with business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in plant engineering, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
- Proven expertise in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) and continuous improvement practices.
- Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering complex engineering projects on schedule.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership abilities, capable of driving change across a large manufacturing environment.
Skills
process improvementproject managementdata analysis