Team Leader

Colgate-Palmolive Company Gujarat, India

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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 recognised 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 programmes 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: Team Leader - Instrumentation & Control

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

Posting Start Date: 06/04/2026

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Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #172398 - Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

Role Summary/Purpose

Owning the digital heartbeat of our plant, you will lead the charge in managing cutting-edge automation services, from PLCs ,Inbatc and Archestra System platforms to advanced AI ,Smart factory roll outs and Cybersecurity/OT integrations. You will have the unique opportunity to drive system excellence and process safety, directly influencing the efficiency of our Nutanix Datacenter, MES, and BMS environments. By developing the technical capabilities of your team and managing critical calibration master plans, you ensure our facility remains a leader in precision and innovation. Joining this team means steering our digital transformation and preparing for a future as an Area Leader in our Making, Utilities, or Finishing departments.

Responsibilities

System Mastery & Operations: Maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade plant floor automation hardware and software, including PLCs (Allen Bradley), Wonderware suite (Inbatch, Archestra), and SAP integration.
Calibration & Quality: Manage the facility’s calibration master plan to ensure all critical measuring equipment is accurate, documented on schedule, and aligned with QA system tolerances.
Strategic Integration: Program batch recipes and seamlessly integrate new products, equipment, and AI platforms like Sigma, SQL, and Domo into current system architectures.
Team Leadership: Direct and train Shift Operation technicians and operators on complex troubleshooting, process safety, and instrumentation best practices.
Cybersecurity & OT Governance: Coordinate with the Global PFS Team to manage Cybersecurity, OT security, and GSC systems, ensuring plant-wide digital integrity**.**

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering or anything relevant.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience specifically within instrumentation and electrical systems.
Technical Expertise: Proven mastery in System Platform, Archestra, and PLC programming/design is required.
Software Proficiency: Direct experience with MES, Mii, SAP integration, and Recipe management software like Inbatch.

Preferred Qualifications

Domain Knowledge: Strong background in plant electrical hazard management and CPG-relevant automation environments.
Problem Solving: Ability to quickly diagnose complex technical issues and implement effective risk-mitigation strategies.
Collaboration & Leadership: Demonstrated ability to work across departments (QA, Production, Utilities) while embodying "LIFT" principles such as cultivating trust and taking ownership.
Digital Innovation: Interest or experience in Smart Factory initiatives, Digital Analytics, and AI Hub environments.

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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, colour, 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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