Shift Coordinator (Emporia, KS, US) - Colgate-Palmolive Company

No Relocation Assistance Offered
#162561 - Emporia, Kansas, United States

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!

The Shift Coordinator will be responsible for planning and coordination of resources and materials for optimal execution of the daily production activities. Some of the key activities to be coordinated are product changeover, inventory staging and management, re-work, schedule execution, shift transition communication and daily documentation, recording and analysis. This position reports to the Operations Team Leader on a designated shift is a vital communication avenue to/from technicians.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate plant resources (people, equipment, etc.) between Pre-Conversion, Processing, and Packaging to meet shift and plant goals
• Utilize plant technology (Microsoft programs, SAP) to provide scheduling oversight for the shift through management of bins, packaging, and raw ingredients
• Transfer information during shift meetings and assist in removing barriers that prevent the shift from achieving their goals
• Analyze and report shift performance data (KPIs, AU etc); reviews performance data with affected teams, identify opportunities, recommend corrective action and follow-up.
• Lead the team in resolution of downtime or staffing issues, involving the Team Leader when needed
• Ensure all SAP and Shop Floor transactions are completed correctly by each line
• Provide shift leadership in the absence of the Operations Team Leader
• Assist with training on quality, safety, operations, process changes, and review of SOPs, SWIs, documents
• Work with shift Quality Resource and Team Leader to ensure quality standards are met for all product produced on shift
• Identify and report Food Safety issues to management. Understand and comply with Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety

Education/ Experience Requirements

Basic qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2 + years of manufacturing experience
• Must be proficient with the following skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Applications, etc.)
• Ability to work any shift as needed

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Manufacturing experience in human, pet food, pharmaceuticals or a related field
• Experience in capacity modeling
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, asset utilization and SAP
• Working knowledge of GMPs, AIB and Food Safety standards

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an environment that has a wide range of temperature variation and humidity
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
• Push or pull an 800 pound tote on wheels across a cement surface
• Occasional overhead work
• Bend at waist 90 degrees and flex at knees 120 degrees
• Climb steps and/or ladders
• Walk unlimited distances very workday
• Perceive visual and audible alarms and telephones while wearing hearing protection
• Receive and transmit radio communication
• Ability to perform tasks in an environment that contains significant levels of dust

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $54,400 - $68,000 USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
• Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

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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