Sr Industrial Engineer

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #170614 - Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

Sr Industrial Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiency: Lead plant cost reduction programs and FTG (Funding the Growth) projects.
• Material Loss: Lead task forces to bring AML below target and control process losses.
• Capacity: Manage line utilization studies, crewing optimization, and factory capacity for COS/MYR.
• Standards: Conduct time studies, line balancing, and establish labor standards.
• Strategic Planning: Consolidate KPIs, Roadmaps, and Reimagined Strategy for the facility.
• Finance Link: Conduct PPR variance analysis, VCC balancing, and act as point of contact for Finance and NetOps.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process vulnerabilities and lead root cause analysis to improve plant performance.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Industrial Engineering or related).
• Experience: Solid background in Manufacturing Operations.
• Expertise: Previous experience in Industrial Engineering (essential).
• Language: Intermediate English (desirable).

• Requirements

• Efficiency: Lead plant cost reduction programs and FTG (Funding the Growth) projects.
• Material Loss: Lead task forces to bring AML below target and control process losses.
• Capacity: Manage line utilization studies, crewing optimization, and factory capacity for COS/MYR.
• Standards: Conduct time studies, line balancing, and establish labor standards.
• Strategic Planning: Consolidate KPIs, Roadmaps, and Reimagined Strategy for the facility.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process vulnerabilities and lead root cause analysis to improve plant performance.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Industrial Engineering or related).
• Experience: Solid background in Manufacturing Operations.
• Expertise: Previous experience in Industrial Engineering (essential).
• Language: Intermediate English (desirable).

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing 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.

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