Sr. Manager, Plant Operations

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:

Sr. Manager, Plant Operations

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

Posting

Start Date:

2/17/26

On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number#171565 - 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.

• Lead continuous improvement for plant processes, asset utilization, and operation efficiency
• Drive improvement in team performance through effective communications to all levels of the Operational team
• Foster and develop productive partnerships with Engineering, EHS, HR, and Quality Systems departments
• Effectively manage employee relations and performance management issues in coordination with Human Resources
• Provide leadership necessary for the development of salaried and non-exempt salaried employees in an effort to create a well-trained, highly motivated workforce
• Implement the standards of Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R) within the teams, with focused emphasis in regards to People Capability, Visual Workplace, Autonomous Maintenance and Continuous Improvement
• Ownership of total labor costs in an effort to achieve site specific cost savings targets through our fund the growth initiative (FTG)
• Support implementation of Quality Assurance and Food Safety initiatives. Ensure personnel adhere to Hill’s policies, safety standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices, including Quality Assurance and Food Safety
• Champion Environmental Health Safety (EHS) initiatives

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience
• 5+ years experience in production/operation management and project or process engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with in or demonstrated understanding of the Quality function within a manufacturing environment

• MBA preferred
• Food manufacturing experience preferred
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication, coaching, and feedback skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and manage in ambiguous situations
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Must be able to bend, climb, crawl, work in confined spaces, work in hazardous condition spaces, work in extreme weather conditions, use hazardous materials and ability to work at heights of up to 120 ft., use a mechanical lift, or ladder

Salary Range $ - $ 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 comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance,…