Team Leader - Afternoon Shift

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 158854 - Villawood, New South Wales, Australia
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 recognised 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!
Summary:
We are looking for a highly motivated Team Leader to join our team! The Team Leader is responsible for forming, developing, and mentoring the operating team in a values driven, performance-based environment.
The Teamm Leader also owns the team to achieving key performance indicators and daily performance goals, coordinates activity between shifts and departments and keeps the plant informed about operations performance on a regular basis.
The Team Leader coordinates the tasks of operations and the maintenance team, compiles information, and formulates a daily approach to boost product quality and work efficiency, while also ensuring quick resolution of any production issues that occur.
The Team Leader applies critical thinking and problem solving methodology to problems and issues, escalates and works cross functionally to resolve issues.
Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinates team training and activities regarding Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), safety, quality, sanitation, maintenance and efficiency.
• Accountable for meeting or exceeding work safety standards according to published Hill's and Colgate Safety Policies.
• Work closely with teams to translate business needs into daily operations.
• Utilises continuous improvement methodology to drive performance goals.
• Ensure personnel adhere to Hill's and Colgate policies, safety standards, GMP's, including Quality Assurance.
• Facilitates a problem-solving environment that values and rewards team member involvement.
• Coaches team to handle daily activities such as timekeeping, vacation, overtime and attendance.
• Guide and inspire the manufacturing team through continuous training and performance assessments; manage the integration process for new team members.
• Work with teams to increase innovation, technical expertise, analysis and problem solving skills.
• Participates in equipment commissioning to ensure effective operationalization and transfer of technology.
• Leads by exhibiting Company values and Leadership Principles.
• Menchmarks best practices from existing Supply Chain facilities.
• Mentors, champions and delivers key training initiatives to build team social, business and technical skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required (Education, Knowledge required, Language skills, etc) :

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or Science
• Minimum 5 years Manufacturing experience within FMCG
• Minimum 2 years Supervisory experience
• Must be proficient with Google Suite: Docs, Slide and Sheets

Preferred Requirements:

• Previous SAP experience
• History of successfully guiding and developing others through coaching and mentorship.
• Experience is managing high performing teams

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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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