Manufacturing Operations Team Leader (Emporia, KS, US)

Colgate-Palmolive Company • Emporia, KS

68d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Team Leader is responsible for managing shop floor employees, daily production, and ensuring the achievement of key performance indicators and daily performance goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business related field preferred).

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of SAP systems.
• Proficiency with Google Suite applications.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• 1+ year of working knowledge of production and process equipment, preferably in a processing industry such as food, chemicals or pharmaceuticals.
• Ability to manage production activities, resource allocation, shift coordination, and schedule management to meet production goals.
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Assurance, Food Safety initiatives, safety policies, and environmental health standards.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, listen to others, and promote efficient information flow.
• Ability to manage conflict, seeking mutually beneficial solutions, and effectively handling labor relations issues.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners, communicate effectively with leadership, and facilitate the transfer of best practices.
• Demonstrate leadership values inherently aligned with our company's Leadership Principles.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities of Operation Technicians engaged in production.
• Responsible for planning and establishing work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Confer with other supervisors and facility leaders to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Utilize continuous improvement methodologies to drive performance.
• Coordinate training for team members as required.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to all team members.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Ensure adherence to quality, Food Safety and GMPs in daily operations.
• Assess and provide direction for safety and quality issues.
• Manage daily attendance tasks.
• Maintain effective KPI measurement, tracking, and reporting.
• Ensure completion of all production related transactions and paperwork.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees