Area Leader

Area Leader

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet and Science Diet. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food. Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods. We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life. A career at Hill's Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work / life effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Driving performance by leading continuous improvement efforts to meet key indicators (e.g., asset utilization, downtime) while effectively managing operating budgets and costs.
• Developing a high-performing, team-based organization by improving team behaviors, fostering accountability, and managing employee relations.
• Championing all safety and quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards, and driving improvements in non-conformances.
• Implementing factory standards focused on People Capability, Visual Workplace, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement.
• Owning the technical processes in your area, ensuring equipment is capable of meeting production schedules, customer demands, and quality standards.
• Collaborating with cross-functional partners in Engineering, R&D, and Quality to support new products, enhance equipment performance, and improve product quality.
• Deliver on KPIs such as (AU, Unplanned downtime, Material Loss, etc)

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range $94,000.00 - $120,000.00 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 : Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation / PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business. 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.