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# 160881 - Canelands Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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!

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Designing and preparing drawings including cross checking for manufacturing equipment.

Processing all relevant paperwork such as bill of materials, purchase requisitions, prints for manufacturing purposes, report writing etc.

Carry out all necessary filing associated with day-to-day work.

All drawings to be prepared using AutoCAD

Design gearing and components based on Colgate-Palmolive standards and programs as well as international standards.

Work as an effective team member of the engineering team, but also work independently to achieve pre-set goals and objectives.

Due to the nature of the business, all information must be supplied in an accurate manner.

Support in Analyzing all workstations performance on a daily basis, in order to display and update plant performance and maintenance KPIs ( Indicators )

Control, Monitor and Manage Spare Parts / Equipments Cycle Inventory ( Including Tags )

Maintain the right database in SAP EMA. KPIs, Training, SOPs, etc

Active participation/development of: Root Cause Analysis, FAP, CAPA, SOPs, Training, etc

END RESULTS / OUTPUTS OF THE WORK

Ensure all equipment is maintained in good working condition

Ensure the compliance to Trade Metrology and SABS regulations related to weighing and measuring equipment

Ensure GMP compliance with respect to temperature, humidity, pressure, and weight measurement equipment maintenance

Ensure compliance to all EHS regulations and Colgate-Palmolive safety standards

Support in ensuring full-time Maintenance Resources to the Production Team

Support Reduction of Equipment Downtime as per Company Targets - Continuous Improvement

Support as a Key Pillar for Plant Performance according to Company Standards

Support the implementation In Place of the Colgate Standards related to Maintenance and its interaction with… AM, PM, CI, Master Plan, Program In Place and its tracking and compliance

Cross Functional Collaboration and Teamwork with key stakeholders (Planning, Packaging, Engineering, Indirect Procurement, Quality and Operations)

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

B.Sc. (Electrical / Mechanical) + 1 years experience preferably in High Volume Environment

S4 Eng. (Electrical / Instrumentation / Automation / Mechanical) + 2 years experience preferably in High Volume Environment

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Excellent analytical and math skills

Good report writing and presentations skills

Ability to persuade others to change existing practices

Strong attention to detail

Proven ability to identify, assess and solve problems

Familiarity with applicable health and safety regulations

Computer literacy relating to proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel), SAP

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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