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#162818 - Canelands Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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!

Job Summary:

The Engineering Services Manager will be leading and coordinating the activities of the Engineering Department including:

1. Supervision of all Legal Inspections for Canelands Plant
2. Developing, Analyzing and Coordinating Capital Projects
3. Supervising the Uninterrupted Supply of General Services (Steam, Compressed Air Electricity, Water, CO2, Effluent and Solid waste removal to the focus factories, etc)
4. Ensuring CPSA follows all Legal Requirements related to Safety and Environmental Standards
5. On time and Budget Completion of CEB Projects as per Business needs

Main Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development and implementation of a new process / projects / engineering technology.
2. Drive an external vendor selection process.
3. Implement multiple factory acceptance tests – improve upon the protocol.
4. Complete multiple new equipment installation initiatives.
5. Collaborate in factory restructuring initiatives and strategic business evaluation. Participate in the development of a site contingency plan.
6. Develop and own a capital budget as well as lead a Cost Reduction Initiative whilst supporting FTG Program.
7. Identify & implement an opportunity for changeover reduction on one or more lines.
8. Develop a network with Legal, Corporate EHS, Quality and others Subs to benchmarking and standard processes.
9. Participate on a Global Sourcing Study for Raw Material, Equipment or Finished Product in order to be able to help into the CI Process in our Facilities.

Managing Materials and Services

Understand the relationship that operations, planning, logistics and manufacturing processes have on material and conversion costs. Ensuring there is no material wastage in the production and works towards reduction of materials losses.

Continuous Improvement

1. Applies the Asset Effectiveness Model to identify performance improvement opportunities.
2. Conducts Continuous Improvement Reviews to identify standard processes and opportunities for improvement.
3. Ensures that CI processes support Quality and Safety goals within the area.

Cross-Organizational Collaboration

1. Focuses on the business with a Supply Chain perspective, leading one’s own production area as an integral component of the whole business.
2. Communicates effectively with leadership to transfer information, request resources and ask for decisions.
3. Develops and champions partnership to drive business results!

EHS and Quality Leadership

1. We lead by example and demand safe behaviors whilst driving awareness to sound environmental practices and dedication to EHS Standards.
2. Takes corrective actions in a timely manner to mitigate potential EHS or Quality incidents.
3. Ensures alignment to Fundamental Safety Expectations (FSE).
4. Responsible for the completion of monthly safety checklists as well as closure of findings from monthly walk about by management.
5. Ensure equipment and personnel adheres to GMP requirements.
6. Ensure that accurate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn at all times by the service providers and visitors.

Supply Chain Systems & Analysis:

1. Using analytical tools and business data to improve total performance of the Supply Chain. Understands the interrelationships of the five Supply Chain processes: planning, sourcing, making, delivering and product commercialization, with respect to overall performance.
2. Uses Focus Factory data and analytical tools including SAP. Apply data from business tools and information systems to increase Return on Capital and Customer Service.

Business/Financial Understanding

Understands the Total Delivered Cost Structure of products and uses this knowledge to optimally control material and labor costs in the area. Develops and implements appropriate margin improvement programs.

Required Qualifications:

1. Minimum 7 years experience in Manufacturing/Engineering Environment
2. A Bachelors or Equivalent Degree in Mechanical Engineering
3. Government Certificate of Competency in Engineering will be an advantage
4. Solid understanding of Engineering Topics and Steam Generation
5. Project Management & Leadership Skills (Financial Management and Control)
6. Strong skills such as Communication, Results Oriented, Planning, Decision Making, Ownership, Accountability, Analytics, and Multi-functional Collaboration

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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
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 Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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