Sr. Manager, Plant Engineering

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 recognized 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 programs 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: Sr. Manager, Plant Engineering

Travel Required: Travel - 25% of time

Date: 10/5/26

On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number#171731 - Hodges, South Carolina, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.

The Plant Engineering Manager leads the oversight of Engineering and Maintenance for our Greenwood production plant. Our 180 acre manufacturing campus features state of the art production technology that will move Colgate-Palmolive and the consumer packaged goods industry into a new era of efficiency and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful execution of the facilities capital program, current infrastructure, and new innovations.
• Manage the Materials, Repairs, and Operating Supplies program and identify other potential opportunities for margin improvement.
• Lead a staff of project engineers, maintenance staff, CAD staff and temporary engineering staff through daily operations and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure the integrity of process or packing equipment specifications, layouts/designs, electrical and controls requirements and project documentation.
• Stay abreast of latest technical developments and identify potential applications for manufacturing continuous improvement.
• Develop/implement facility Capital Budget.
• Manage capitalization of assets, management of surplus equipment and use of global idle equipment databases for capital avoidance.
• Ensure all projects are in compliance with appropriate Colgate standards and local regulations. Review and follow up on consumer complaint information.
• Ensure appropriate EMO’s (Experimental Manufacturing Orders) are conducted to verify that process/equipment meets design specification and that personnel are trained appropriately.
• Ensure learnings on projects are appropriately captured, communicated and applied. Appropriate involvement in selected Continuous Improvement Reviews (CIR’s), Risk Analyses CIP’s/FMEA’s, Communities of Practice etc.
• Strategize with the Director of Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement Manager, developing and implementing site visual communication and control plans.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to technical teams while developing relationships with others in key functional areas.
• Negotiate with vendors/suppliers regarding delivery schedules, cost, and change control.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for equipment lifecycle optimization, cost control, crewing optimization and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
• 8+ years experience in a manufacturing or production plant leading engineering or utilities maintenance
• 8+ years experience in project management/engineering
• Strong working knowledge of SAP, Google Suite, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical field or MBA
• 8-12 yrs experience in project management/engineering
• Familiarity with Company practices related to EOHS, Quality and Microbiology, and plant financials
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills; ability to develop and express ideas
• Strong Planning and organizational skills/project management skills
• Problem assessment and problem solving skills

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range $139,500.00 - $174,000.00 USD
• Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
• Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements.
• Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year).
• Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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, 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 this request form should you require accommodation.

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