Continuous Improvement Leader

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.

Job Title:

Plant Continuous Improvement Leader

Travel Required?:
Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting

Start Date:

5/19/26

On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number#169233 - Richmond, Indiana, 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.

• Act as the primary point of contact for all Factory Performance & Reliability activities within the site, providing expertise and guidance on standards, tools, and systems.
• Collaborate directly with the DoM, site leadership team and regional Factory Performance & Reliability manager to embed FP&R practices and drive site-wide engagement.
• Lead FP&R audits at the site, including scheduling, resource coordination, execution, reporting, and follow-up actions; ensure closure of findings from global and site self‑assessments.
• Oversee MES (manufacturing execution system) data integrity; closing gaps and educating site stakeholders regarding AE Model guidelines.
• Monitor and report FP&R Key Performance and Activities Indicators specific to the site; identify and pursue opportunities for performance improvements.
• Partner with site teams to develop and deliver training in Factory performance & reliability methodology, root cause analysis, and best‑in‑class operational practices.
• Support site adoption and optimization of digital, data analytics, and automation tools to elevate reliability and performance.
• Facilitate site‑level workshops, campaigns, and initiatives targeting efficiency gains, risk mitigation, and directional needs.
• Oversee onboarding processes for new team members, working with site HR and leadership to ensure a smooth transition and immediate impact.
• Share best practices and learnings with other site leads and global community; encourage cross‑site collaboration.
• Provide ongoing support and direction to DoM regarding Factory performance and reliability program compliance, issue resolution, and strategic challenges.

• BS degree in Engineering, Technology, Science or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience and knowledge of Factory Operations, Engineering or Supply Chain role.
• Proficient in Factory Performance & Reliability / Continous Improvement Programs and Standards.
• Experience with MES (manufacturing execution system).
• Experience with DOMO card creation.

• Experience with Gemini & other Generative AI.
• Varied Supply Chain roles to bring breadth of experience.

Salary Range $94,000.00 - $ 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:
Salaried employees enjoy a…