job title: Operations Team Leader

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 117846 - Topeka, Kansas, United States

Operations Team Leader Topeka Plant

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.

We are looking for a highly motivated Operations Team Leader to join our team! The Operations Team Leader (OTL) is responsible for forming, developing, and coaching the operating team in a values driven, performance-based environment. The OTL also leads 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 OTL coordinates the activity of up to 35 operations and maintenance team members, gathers data & identifies a daily strategy which maximizes product quality & productivity and facilitates troubleshooting of production problems on a timely basis.

What you will do

• Coordinates team training and activities regarding Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), quality, sanitation, maintenance and productivity.

• Accountable for meeting or exceeding work safety standards according to published Hill's and Colgate Safety Policy

• Helps teams translate business needs into daily operations.

• Utilizes continuous improvement methodology to drive performance goals

• Support implementation of Quality Assurance and Food Safety goals.

• Ensure personnel adhere to Hill's policies, safety standards, GMP's, including Quality Assurance and Food Safety.

• 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.

• 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 the principles of Managing with Respect.

• Benchmarks 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

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Must be proficient with Google Suite: Docs, Slide and Sheets

• Ability to work any shift, weekends, holidays and be on call

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous SAP experience

• At least 2 years Supervisory experience

• At least 2 years Manufacturing experience

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply!

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.

Are you interested in working for Hill's Pet Nutrition? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Work that matters, fueled by passion for pets! 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. 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.

HILL'S® Prescription Diet® therapeutic pet foods, HILL'S® Science Diet® and HILL'S® Ideal BalanceTM wellness pet foods are sold worldwide. Hill's is a division of Colgate-Palmolive, a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, with sales of products in more than 200 countries. To learn more about Hill's and Colgate, please visit , or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact [protected info] with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.