Manager, Plant Engineering

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number #173825 - Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States Company Overview 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. This leadership position oversees the Engineering, Maintenance, and facility infrastructure teams to execute the capital program and manufacturing operations. Responsibilities Function as a key member of the Strategic Leadership Team to define capital plans, establish continuous improvement expectations, and provide effective career development for the engineering and technical staff. Accountable for the strategic preparation, capitalization, and lifecycle management of the facility’s capital and maintenance expense budgets. Lead the plant engineering team to optimize plant process capacity, eliminate bottlenecks, and ensure equipment is safe to operate at all times to meet plant key performance indicators. Ensure all plant engineering projects, technical modifications, and physical assets comply with local, corporate, legal, and EHS regulations. Partner with internal stakeholders, procurement, corporate engineering groups, and external vendors to lead site energy management, optimization, and margin improvement initiatives. Implement and maintain rigorous corporate technical document management systems, contractor safety guidelines, and validation protocols for newly implemented methods. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field. 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or capital project management. 5+ years of experience combining project engineering execution with direct production or technical team management. Proficiency with engineering systems, business data applications, and standard productivity tools. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in a technical field or a Master of Business Administration. Possession of an active Professional Engineer (PE) license. Prior experience within Consumer Packaged Goods or food processing plant environments. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $124,000.00 - $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: comprehensive medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays. Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Commitment to Inclusion 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr