Operations Leader

Colgate-Palmolive Company Sandaun, Papua New Guinea

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Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at 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: Operations Leader

Travel Required?: No Travel

Posting Start Date: 4/21/26

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #171933 - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, Mexico

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.

Sobre el rol

¿Eres un experto en logística con pasión por el orden y la eficiencia? Como Líder de Almacén, serás el motor que garantiza que nuestra operación nunca se detenga. Tu misión será gestionar estratégicamente el flujo de materiales, liderar al equipo operativo y asegurar que cada proceso se ejecute bajo los más altos estándares de seguridad y calidad. Si buscas un reto donde tu liderazgo y dominio de SAP transformen la cadena de suministro, ¡este es tu lugar!

Responsabilidades

Cultura de Prevención: Garantizar un entorno de trabajo seguro, identificando riesgos proactivamente y liderando iniciativas que lleven nuestros KPIs de seguridad al siguiente nivel.
Excelencia en Calidad: Supervisar el cumplimiento de BPMs y estándares de calidad en materias primas, gestionando hallazgos e investigaciones mediante SAP.
Eficiencia Operativa: Coordinar el suministro oportuno (Truck To Line), retiros y devoluciones, asegurando que la planta opere sin interrupciones por falta de insumos.
Control de Inventarios: Liderar inventarios cíclicos y la gestión de materiales en el WMS para mantener una precisión impecable.
Gestión de Talento: Administrar incidencias, capacitación y desarrollo del personal operativo, promoviendo una cultura de mejora continua y eficiencia.
Sinergia Logística: Coordinar con proveedores, transportistas y áreas de Compras/Seguridad Patrimonial para agilizar el flujo en patio y básculas.

Requisitos indispensables:

Ingeniería Industrial, Logística, Administración o afín.
Mínimo 2 años en operaciones de almacén, recibo o cadena de suministro.
Manejo fluido de SAP y sistemas WMS.
Manejo fluido de Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides).
Disponibilidad para rolar turnos.

Deseables:

Inglés intermedio - avanzado.
Conocimiento sólido en metodología FIFO, Norma 259 y control de caducidades.
Manejo de herramientas de Análisis de Causa Raíz.
Conocimiento de la Ley Federal del Trabajo.
Previa experiencia en trato con transportistas/proveedores.
Experiencia en manejo de personal.

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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