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Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!\nJoin 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.\nRole Summary:\nColgate-Palmolive is looking for an enthusiastic Plant Systems Specialist to drive the strategic integration and management of our manufacturing IT infrastructure. Sitting within our site operations team, this critical role connects people, processes, and technology by overseeing SQL database management, MES configurations, and quality reporting systems. You will champion digital transformation on the plant floor, collaborating closely with local leadership and regional IT teams to implement next-generation capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to directly influence operational efficiency, enforce global manufacturing standards, and ensure the highest levels of system integrity.\nResponsibilities:\nLead the execution and change management of all plant-floor integration projects, aligning workforce readiness, operational processes, and IT assets to ensure seamless deployments.\n\nProvide strategic technical expertise to configure, test, and optimize critical site computerized systems including SAP (WMS, QM, PM/EAM), SPC software, and localized manufacturing quality databases.\n\nPartner with local plant leadership, engineering networks, and regional IT teams to define, standardize, and scale highly efficient manufacturing process capabilities.\n\nEnforce rigorous global standards that safeguard manufacturing consistency, cross-functional system integration, and strict compliance with EHS and Food Safety regulations.\n\nDeliver advanced troubleshooting and tailored technical guidance to plant operations teams, building long-term site capability and fostering cross-functional utilization of systems.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Operations, Informatics, or Information Technology.\n\n3+ years of experience working directly within manufacturing operations or core supply chain processes.\n\nStrong functional proficiency in SQL database systems and server maintenance.\n\nProven technical capability to configure, test, and maintain network databases that bridge manufacturing equipment control systems and enterprise IT infrastructure.\n\nDemonstrated track record of successful project management and leading technical training initiatives for operational teams.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nStrong functional proficiency in SAP transactions, including Production Orders, Material Movements, Quality Notifications, and Production Confirmations.\n\nAdvanced technical experience with Wonderware (Archestra, InBatch), SQL database systems, Opera/MES platforms (AVEVA), and PLC programming (Allen Bradley, RSLogix).\n\nPrior experience in direct operations management or plant control and automation systems maintenance.\n\nStrong alignment with business LIFT principles, featuring transferable competencies in collaborative problem-solving and cross-functional leadership.\n\nCompensation and Benefits\nSalary Range $70,000.00 - $96,000.00 USD\nPay 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.\nBenefits: 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. 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