What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Team Leader position at Colgate-Palmolive?
**Operations Team Leader 2nd Shift**
The Operations Team Leader 2nd shift (OTL) will be based onsite at our Sanford, ME location, and report directly to our Operations Area Leader.
As a key technical leader, the OTL will be responsible for developing and mentoring a team of Technicians, providing opportunities for personal growth and owning overall shift performance.
Candidates should be adept at capturing and analyzing data to make informed problem-solving decisions, having weighed risks and costs/benefits.
**Core Responsibilities:**
- Optimally managing the lines production activities developing collaborative partnerships with other functions and colleagues
- Delivering business results in: Environmental Health & Safety, Quality, Daily Production schedule adherence, Labor Relations and financial performance
- Encouraging a Continuous Improvement approach through the implementation of FP&R (Factory Performance and Reliability) standard, small group teams
- Forming, developing and mentoring the team in a value-driven, performance based environment
- Leading the team in completing key performance indicators and keeping the plant updated about operations performance on a regular basis
- Reviewing team analytics to improve product quality and efficiency
- Developing teams through Coaching and Feedback addressing individual performance
- Handling administrative daily duties such as timekeeping, vacation, overtime and attendance
- Other job functions as assigned
**Required Qualifications:**
- Bachelors Degree
- 2-3 years Supply Chain Manufacturing experience required
- Flexibility to work irregular shifts, including nights, weekends or holidays as needed
**Preferred qualifications:**
- Bachelors degree in an Engineering field
- 2 or more years supervisory experience with a proven record of building and leading teams
- Experience with Shop Floor Reporting
- Basic understanding of Factory Performance & Reliability standards
- Proficiency with MS Office required, Google Suite and SAP
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