Workforce Development Manager

Colgate-Palmolive Company New Jersey, United States of America

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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: Workforce Development Manager

Travel Required?: Travel - 25% of time

Posting Start Date: 4/2/26

On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #172414 - Morristown, Tennessee, 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.

This role can be located in Morristown, Tennessee OR Cambridge, Ohio

Workforce Development Manager

You will oversee the learning strategy and execution for our manufacturing site, playing a critical role in elevating the skills of our manufactruing workforce. By aligning local learning plans directly to business objectives and operational performance, you will ensure our teams have the technical capabilities to succeed. You will lead the adoption of our learning ecosystem, partnering with internal leaders and external technical colleges to drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Own the site’s learning strategy and implementation in partnership with local leadership, aligned with business objectives and plant KPIs
Responsible for site adherence of compliance and completion of learning programs and technician certification process, in partnership with local HR team
Partner with learning support network including internal Global Learning Council and technical colleges / 3rd party L&D relationships to execute strategy
Influence internal Global Learning Council to identify, prioritize, and develop content for specific site needs
Accountable for adoption, execution, and impact of learning ecosystem at the plant level, championing all learning initiatives
Build training and facilitation capability at site level to deploy learning locally for workplace competencies, technical training (i.e. Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Safety, and product/category/machinery specific training) as well as facilitating training as needed
Identify the site’s peer coaches and local technical experts to ensure the site has capacity and capability needed to train
Engage technical colleges to ensure the curriculum is representative of site needs and complements strategic labor objectives (FAME?)
Establish and manage relationships with vendors to build and deliver site technical and product specific training in accordance with global processes and policies
Oversee skill gap assessments, utilize data to monitor training effectiveness (e.g., training metrics and ROI), and drive ongoing capability building and continuous improvement initiatives
Define and oversee site training budget, consult on performance gaps, and build a plant-wide culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years in relevant technical training experience OR in learning & development
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, operational, military, or similar fast-paced environment
Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities
Proven ability to assess training needs, measure effectiveness, manage change initiatives, and adapt learning programs to evolving workplace requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years leading teams, leading across teams, and influencing others within manufacturing environment
Background in compliance, safety, GMP, or quality systems within highly regulated sectors (e.g., food, pharma, automotive)
Familiarity with 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar methodologies
Experience developing or implementing digital tools, automated systems, or e-learning technologies to drive operational efficiency
Proven track record in implementing and managing manufacturing training programs (classroom, on-the-job, e-learning, etc.)
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning tools
Ability to interpret training metrics, propose data-driven improvements, and report on training ROI
Proficiency with Google Suite applications

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 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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