No Relocation Assistance OfferedJob Number #****** - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, MexicoWho We AreColgate-Palmolive Company is a general consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.Role SummaryAs our Continuous Improvement Lead, you will be the strategic driver behind the implementation of structured systems that optimize plant performance, leading the adoption of Smart Factory technologies and ensuring compliance with Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R;) standards.
You will have the unique opportunity to shape the continuous improvement culture and ensure our people, processes, and equipment work together seamlessly to achieve extraordinary results.Key Responsibilities:Lead Continuous Improvement Strategy: Design and manage structured systems that drive productivity, overseeing the site's Project Hopper and prioritizing initiatives based on their impact on EHS, Quality, Productivity, and Funding the Growth (FTG) savings.Execute High-Impact Projects: Lead improvement projects utilizing the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)



methodology alongside advanced tools such as Kaizen, SMED, and Lean Six Sigma to reduce critical metrics, including Unplanned Downtime (UPDT) and Absolute Material Loss (AML).
Drive Digital Transformation: Coordinate the 5-year Smart Factory roadmap, integrating data digitization to eliminate paper-based processes and leveraging descriptive and predictive analytics through tools such as Compass to enhance decision‐making.Sustain FP&R; Standards: Ensure compliance with and auditing of 5S & Visual Workplace standards, guaranteeing that dynamic operational KPIs are clearly visible and that abnormal conditions on the shop floor are quickly identified.Sustain Safety and Quality Standards: Ensure compliance and execution of Safety and Quality standards as assigned within the plant focus areas.Capability Building & Smart Maintenance: Collaborate in the transition toward Smart Maintenance by leveraging smart sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for predictive maintenance.People Development: Train personnel in root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto) as well as advanced tools such as Kaizen, SMED, and Lean Six Sigma.Governance and Results Sustainability: Establish processes to track the long‐term sustainability of project outcomes, conducting frequent line productivity reviews and verifying data integrity across systems such as SFR/Opera.Qualifications & Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Plastics, or Electromechanical Engineering.Minimum 2 years of experience in plastics in injection, blow molding, pet and molds processes.

📌 Continuous Improvement Leader (San José Iturbide)
🏢 Colgate-Palmolive
📍 San José Iturbide