Operations Team Leader - Morristown, TN

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. 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.

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• Direct and coordinate the activities of Technicians engaged in production, responsible for planning and establishing work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to ensure all production goals and demands are met
• Drive operational excellence (OPEX) and continuous improvement individually and among the team, adhere to all EHS, Quality, and Operational Efficiency standards, maintain KPIs, and lead in all OPEX initiatives and initiatives to optimize plant performance
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare Plant Performance Reports regarding inventory loss/gain and formula or yield variances, and identify and implement process improvements
• Leads the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) program on the floor, maintaining action plans and ensuring tools are used correctly to drive program step progress and eliminate technical losses.
• Confer with other supervisors and facility leaders to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments to ensure seamless workflow
• Provides ongoing, real-time coaching and feedback to Technicians to build their technical competencies and self-sufficiency
• Coordinate technical training to ensure team members have the necessary skills and competencies to meet the business needs, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, and timely resolution of labor concerns
• Ensure strict adherence to EHS standards, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), lead incident investigations and support corrective action plans, and provide direction for safety and quality issues

Bachelors

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business related field preferred)

• 2+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong proficiency in SAP systems and FP&R Standards
• Proficiency with Google Suite applications
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• 1+ year of working knowledge of production and process equipment, preferably in a processing industry such as food, chemicals or pharmaceuticals
• Ability to manage production activities, resource allocation, shift coordination, and schedule management to meet production goals
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Assurance, Food Safety initiatives, safety policies, and environmental health standards
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, listen to others, and promote efficient information flow
• Ability to manage conflict, seeking mutually beneficial solutions, and effectively handling labor relations issues
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners, communicate effectively with…