Manufacturing Technician, Planning

Colgate-Palmolive Company Kansas, United States of America

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Job Description

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.

Information at a Glance

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician, Planning

Travel Required?: No Travel

Posting Start Date: 5/8/26

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173217 - Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

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.

Join an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly automated facility for Hill's Pet Nutrition! We invite you to apply for our position at our Tonganoxie, Kansas manufacturing facility.

What we offer:

$32/hr starting rate.
Merit increase every year based on performance.
Advancement Opportunities.
8 hr shift schedules with overtime available.
$1 shift differential for off shifts.
Great Culture & work environment at a climate controlled facility.
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents - Start on Day 1
Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost
15 Days of Paid Vacation (Prorated)
40 hours of PTO (Prorated)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match
Tuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per year
Employee Assistance Program
Access to discounted Company products
Non-smoking facility

The Sr Manufacturing Technician (Planning) will be responsible for planning and coordination of resources and materials for optimal execution of the daily production activities. Some of the key activities to be coordinated are product changeover, inventory staging and management, re-work, schedule execution, shift transition communication and daily documentation, recording and analysis. This position reports to the Operations Team Leader on a designated shift.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan and coordinate plant resources (people, equipment, etc.) between Ingredient, Processing, and Finishing to meet shift and plant goals.
Use plant technology (Google programs, SAP, Opera, Wonderware) to provide scheduling oversight for the shift through management of bins, packaging, and raw ingredients.
Share relevant information during shift meetings and assist in removing barriers that prevent the shift from achieving their goals.
Work with team Business Unit Leads to analyze and report shift performance data (KPIs, AU etc); works with affected teams to review performance data, find opportunities, recommend corrective action and follow-up.
Acts as representative for Materials Planning for the shift making adjustments for materials in SAP or coordinating with Vendors during off hours.
Lead the team in resolution of downtime or staffing issues, involving the Operations Team Leader when needed.
Ensure all SAP and Shop Floor transactions are completed correctly by each production line by the end of the shift.
Provide shift leadership in the absence of the Operations Team Leader.
Assist with training on quality, safety, operations, process changes, and review of SOPs, SWIs, documents.
Work with shift Quality Business Unit Lead and Operations Team Leader to ensure quality standards are met for all product produced on shift.
Understands and exemplifies Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identifies and reports any issues to Management and helps with resolution.
Empowers teams by way of training, information sharing, mentor, and providing feedback to ensure the development of people, skills, teams and organizational capabilities.
Provides support for on-shift troubleshooting.

Requirements:

High School Diploma.
2+ years of manufacturing experience.
Must have proficient computer skills in business software such as Microsoft or Google Suite.
Ability to work any shift.

Preferred education and experience requirements:

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience with SAP or other Business Application software.
Experience in a strong team environment.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $66,000.00 - $66,000.00 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.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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 should you require accommodation.

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