Plant Systems Specialist

Plant Systems Specialist

Hill's Pet Nutrition – Clinton, Oklahoma, United States

Job Number #170160
• No Relocation Assistance Offered

Colgate‑Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company that operates 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. We are a caring, innovative growth company, reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets and our planet, guided by our core values of Caring, Inclusive and Courageous.

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 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 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 Executive‑level roles.

Benefits include 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. Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.

We develop strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form if you require accommodation.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Manufacturing