Area Leader

No relocation assistance offered. Cambridge, Ohio, United States.

About the role

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. As an Area Leader, you will manage production activities for a specific area of the plant, driving equipment reliability, process stability, and positive employee relations while delivering agreed-upon business results. This role includes daily production schedule adherence, customer service, and area financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Technical Management: Manage people, materials, and equipment to deliver area performance objectives as measured by Plant KPIs.
• Systemic Reliability: Identify, recommend, and implement continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing cost reduction programs, strictly adhering to TPM Principles.
• Financial & Data Analysis: Track and analyze variances associated with materials, labor cost, or finished products.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Lead the execution of new technology within the production area and oversee the technical implementation of the daily production schedule.
• Budgetary Oversight: Make recommendations on both capital and operating budgets to ensure long-term technical health of the area.
• Compliance Leadership: Ensure adherence to Colgate-Palmolive, state, local, and federal guidelines related to EHS, Quality, and Regulatory standards.
• Coaching & People Development: Empower team members through continuous technical coaching, structured training, information sharing, and real-time feedback.
• Talent Calibration: Conduct appraisals and delegation to ensure rapid development of organizational and technical capabilities.
• Labor Relations: Ensure effective communication and resolve labor relations issues within the area to maintain a high-trust manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• B.A./B.S. Degree
• 4+ years of plant experience or equivalent academic experience
• 3+ years of supervisory experience with a focus on promoting teamwork and managing production
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the technical and business needs of a 24/7 operation
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment (climbing, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs) and wear all required PPE

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field such as Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Previous experience and high proficiency with SAP and digital manufacturing tools
• Practical experience applying TPM, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies to complex equipment
• Demonstrated ability in relationship building, managing materials/services, and intensive coaching of technical staff

Pay

Salary Range: $96,800.00 - $115,000.00 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• Paid parental leave and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on hire date)
• Paid sick leave adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws