No Relocation Assistance Offered

159943 - Sanford, Maine, United States

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet.

Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

Tom’s of Maine products including toothpaste, deodorant, mouthwash, bar soap and toothbrushes are sold across the United States and Canada.

Because we are so committed to giving back, we donate 10% of our profits to charitable organizations, and our employees can use 5% of their paid time volunteering for causes they are passionate about.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

This position will support the formulation of a Master Parts list to be used for the Maintenance Program at Tom’s of Maine.

Day-to-day, this role will partner closely with our Maintenance Group, Internal Programmers and key cross-functionals and lead the development an electronic-based program to support both Preventative and Predictive Maintenance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Safety - Ensure all EOHS requirements (Environmental Occupational Health and Safety) are met while handling materials and operating equipment.

Quality - Ensure all quality systems (Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures) are followed during all manufacturing and all cleaning and sanitization (C&S) processes.

Productivity Ensure completion of each batch within its cycle time. Minimize downtime, changeover time, material waste, and scrap.

Leadership Promote teamwork to achieve all goals for the Process Area and the factory. Take initiative to identify issues and offer continuous improvement actions in safety, quality, and productivity.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES :

Safety Understands and is accountable for full compliance with Minimum Safe Behaviors and other safety requirements. Specific examples include ergonomics, personal protective equipment, and powered lift operation.

Environment requires following all procedures for waste handling, disposal, spill control, and water minimization.

Quality - Understands and is accountable for following all Quality, Good Manufacturing Processes, and Micro C&S Guidelines standards and guidelines.

Responsible for following Standard Operating Procedures during all activities. This includes documenting every weight, batch number, mixture addition, and equipment C&S with accuracy and neatness to meet FDA guidelines.

This also includes partnership with Quality on GMP improvement projects, sampling, and root cause analysis. Performs Housekeeping activities as per established protocols.

Productivity Responsible for efficiency of workflow for weighing, charging, and cleaning activities throughout the Make Area during the shift.

Minimizes downtime to reduce batch cycle time. Completes batch changeovers quickly and prepares for the next incoming shift.

Meets business needs by flexing scheduled work hours or contributing additional work hours when needed.

Leadership Responsible for Factory Performance & Reliability work such as visual workplace organization and housekeeping.

Works with other employees and management on continuous improvement projects and process design.

KEY COMPETENCIES :

Attention to detail with the ability to follow all procedures, and neatly document tasks with precision.

Accuracy to maintain inventories of each material with batch control using math skills.

Mechanical skills to set up, operate, and clean equipment with a focus on safety.

Computer skills to operate controls (such as Programmable Logic Controller, scale interface, handheld scanner,

SAP computer transactions, computer email) with skill as trained.

Leadership to take initiative for continuous improvement and act according to Managing With Respect principles.

Teamwork to work closely with others to achieve shared goals.

Communication skills with ability to understand and assess team production performance via visual, written, and

verbal communications.

EDUCATION :

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Vocational or Technical degree preferred

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS :

1-2 years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Able to lift up to 55 pounds repeatedly with or without accommodation.

Work on feet for extended periods in a fast-paced environment with or without accommodation.

Meet shift requirements with excellent attendance.

Work mandatory overtime including weekend work when needed.

Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills.

Self-directed with strong results-oriented attitude.

Ability

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, crawl, and work in confined spaces, and work in hazardous condition spaces for up to twelve hours per day.

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions with temperature ranges from cold to hot and humid

Ability to use hazardous materials

Complete tasks that require working with hands overhead

Use a stand-up or sit-down forklift, intermittently for up to twelve hours per day

Walk unlimited distances each day.

Frequently walk up and down multiple levels of steps, multiple times a day, up to 8.5 levels - carrying tool bag, materials, or other supplies that weigh 25 lbs on average

Occasionally climb ladders or ledges, with tie-off equipment when required

Frequently bend at waist 90 degrees and flex at knees 120 degrees

Wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing, eye, foot and dust protection.

Frequently perform tasks in an environment that contains significant levels of dust

Perceive visual and audible alarms and telephones while wearing hearing protection

Receive and transmit information in person and by telephone communications

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $ - $ USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office / market location.

In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and / or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes :

• Insurance : Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans : Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Vacation / PTO : Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation / PTO leave annually
• Paid Holidays : Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid / floating holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave : Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
• Paid Parental Leave : Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

Last updated : 2024-06-20