Sr. Maintenance Reliability Engineer
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. Join us as we reimagine a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet, guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous.
About the role
As the Sr. Maintenance Reliability Engineer, you will be the primary catalyst for maintaining the plant Electrical systems, Utilities, and Facilities of the site and serve as the site Sustainability leader.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive maintenance strategy (Safety, PM, PdM, and Training) aligned with Global Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R) initiatives.
- Oversee the full Work Order lifecycle in SAP PM/EAM, ensuring 100% schedule adherence and data integrity.
- Lead high-impact Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM projects to optimize equipment availability.
- Systematically optimize the SAP PM library to eliminate non-value-add tasks and manage spare parts inventory.
- Shift the site from reactive to proactive maintenance by implementing sensor strategies and PdM programs (vibration, infrared, etc.).
- Direct Maintenance Technicians, third-party resources, and Electricians while fostering ownership through Autonomous Maintenance (AM).
- Manage the annual Facilities budget and ensure 100% compliance with EHS, GMP, and Quality standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or related field.
- 6+ years experience in high-speed manufacturing with a proven track record of improving Operational Excellence, Unplanned Downtime, and Material Loss.
- Advanced SAP Plant Maintenance user; proficiency in Programmable Logic Controller systems, instrumentation, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Proven success facilitating at least 3 Continuous Improvement events with documented Return on Investment or uptime improvement.
- Deep understanding of OSHA and GMP standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fast Moving Consumer Goods experience.
- CMRP or CRL certification.
- Green Belt certification (ASQ, IASSC, or equivalent).
- Equivalent specialized military or industrial experience will be considered.
Pay
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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and paid parental leave.
- Disability coverage and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions (subject to eligibility requirements).
- Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days 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.