Sr. Manager, Plant Operations (Hodges, SC, US)

Colgate-Palmolive Company • Hodges, SC

55d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Senior Operations Manager is responsible for overall management of production operations within the facility. Successful management of production areas will be accomplished through active involvement and development of work teams, appropriate coaching and feedback, effective resource utilization and visible team leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of progressive operations or production management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience with SAP or a similar plant management system.
• Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., FDA, EPA, OSHA).

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Proven P&L management and/or experience in a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality standards such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) or ISO 9000.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in ambiguous situations.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) in EHS, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce costs, optimize capital and inventory, and improve factory cash flow.
• Ensure flawless execution of manufacturing strategies and new product launches to meet quality and production targets.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and respect, and managing employee relations effectively.
• Serve as a primary business partner by collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to drive organizational goals.
• Facilitate strategic change management and develop contingency plans to ensure business continuity.

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: Manager
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees