Plant Systems Specialist

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#170160 - Clinton, Oklahoma, United States

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 Plant Systems Specialist is a critical role responsible for plant floor systems and OT infrastructure. This person will lead plant systems integration projects, provide hands‑on support, and act as the primary technology subject matter expert for the site. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliable performance of all plant systems, from manufacturing execution systems (MES) to end‑user devices and OT network infrastructure while following Colgate Standards including Safety, Sustainability, Performance, Reliability, Finance, Security and Risk Management.

• Participate in local plant meetings to provide updates on projects, strategies, and system performance.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with plant leadership, engineering, operations, quality, and global IT teams.
• Enforce standards that ensure global consistency of manufacturing and integration systems.
• Actively participate in the global plant systems integrator’s network.
• Lead and execute plant systems projects in areas of expertise, such as Wonderware and SAP, from conception to completion.
• Provide technical expertise to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot all manufacturing systems, including Wonderware Archestr
  
  A, MES, and SAP manufacturing applications (Production Orders, Confirmations, Material Movements).
• Develop and provide training to the operations team to drive system utilization and proficiency.
• Ability to manage projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope.
• Analyze system performance and business processes to identify opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements, and cost savings.
• Utilize Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R) program and tools to deliver operational excellence.

• 3+ years of technical experience working in an IT or OT support environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and core processes.

• 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing systems.
• Experience with IT/OT network design and controls systems.
• Experience with a programming language.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL databases.
• Experience with Google Suite (Email, Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Proven track record of successful project management.
• Familiarity with Operational Excellence standards (e.g., FP&R) and plant metrics (e.g., OE, UPDT).

Salary Range $83,200.00 - $ 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…