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# 155237 – Emporia, Kansas, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
At Hill’s we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply.
Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills’ mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian Recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.
The Operations Coordinator is responsible for the effective and accurate recording and collection of operational Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) including daily data analysis and tracking of throughput progress, downtime, scrap, changeover, data trending, and SAP functionality. This position will have the primary responsibility for analyzing production schedules and results to identify areas for continuous improvement and areas to improve cost effectiveness. In addition this position will work with others in various departments to achieve factory business objectives of safety, productivity, customer service, quality, GMP’s, cost and environmental protection.
What you will do
- Develops data visualization s as needed to analyze changeover, downtime, throughput progress, scrap, data trending, and SAP functionality to track information to support data ing, accuracy and evaluation
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Finance, Engineering or a related technical field.
- At least 1 year Manufacturing Experience.
- Data acquisition and ability to develop ing systems
- Experience in trending Production
- Ability to record and analyze data
- Must be proficient with Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail and SAP
- Willing and able to adhere to all safety and EHS standards
- Willing and able to adhere to all Quality Standards and GMP’s
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing technical issues
- Strong working knowledge of production processes
- Ability to access input and retrieve information from a computer/ computer systems
- Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills
- Self-directed with strong results-oriented attitude
- Planning and organizational skills
- Tolerance for food processing smells and a dusty, non-climate controlled work environment
- Ability to clearly and effectively express ideas
- Able to work a flexible work schedule
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 1 year Manufacturing experience in human, pet food, pharmaceuticals or a related field
- Food Safety Experience
- Fork Lift Experience
Physical Demands
- Standing – Occasionally
- Walking – Occasionally
- Sitting – Frequently
- Lifting – Occasionally
- Carrying – Rarely
- Pushing – Rarely
- Pulling – Rarely
- Climbing – Rarely
- Balancing – Rarely
- Stooping – Rarely
- Kneeling – Rarely
- Crouching – Rarely
- Crawling – Rarely
- Reaching – Rarely
- Handling – Rarely
- Grasping – Rarely
- Feeling – Rarely
- Talking – Occasionally
- Hearing – Occasionally
- Repetitive Motions – Occasionally
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination – Rarely
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $48,000- $66,000 USD
Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:
- Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
- Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate’s 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
- Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
- Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
- Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
- Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)
Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people – ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve -and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 contact [email protected] with the subject “Accommodation Request” should you require accommodation.
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