Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #172359 - Sricity, Andhra Pradesh, India
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global 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 Summary/Purpose-
Sricity is the state of art strategic tooth brush site for Colgate Toothbrushes
Digital & Plant Systems is one of the most pivotal functions, standing to ensure that, through Digital initiative ,manufacturing provides a real competitive advantage for Colgate - Sri City in the dynamic environment of demand through achieving competitive cost, providing high service level to customers/consumers, and delivering outstanding performance in safety, quality, productivity, sustainability standards, through its strategic partnering with various stakeholders.
This Digital & Plant Systems Manager role would be instrumental to drive continuous improvement programs in Colgate - Sri City. The purpose of this role would be to drive AI/ML projects, Golden batch, Digital Twin, Digital Quality etc.
This role is expected to drive the Lighthouse program for sites which is a coveted recognition.
The role is expected to drive E2E digital programs at our facility, keeping the rigor of continuous improvement at the core. The role is expected to understand on-ground usage and support overall plant operations with regard to Industry 4.0 interventions.
Responsibilities-
Digital Strategy & Vision:
- Develop and articulate a compelling, long-term digital transformation strategy for manufacturing, aligned with the company's overall corporate objectives for growth, market leadership, and sustainability
- Stay up to date of emerging Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g., IIoT, AI/ML, Digital Twin, Advanced Robotics, Edge Computing) and assess their applicability and potential for disruptive solutions within our manufacturing environment
- Identify and evaluate emerging digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and data-driven decision-making and Implementation of Digital Tools for end-to-end manufacturing.
Manex & Digital Integration.
- Lead the end-to-end management of complex, digital transformation programs, from idea generation and business case preparation to technical feasibility checking, piloting, and large-scale deployment. Ensure robust project governance, resource allocation, and risk management across the digital portfolio.
- Champion the seamless integration of Manex principles with digital technologies, ensuring digitalization acts as an accelerator for continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., data-driven OEE optimization, predictive maintenance, automated quality control)
- Collaborate closely with global and regional Manex teams to develop and embed integrated tools and methodologies
Digital & Smart Factory
- Drive Digital Factory Plan Implementation for the relevant use cases.
- Full in-depth understanding of digital factory master apps
- Adoption and value creation of specific use cases within factory
- Regular cadence between department to drive effective governance of digital program
- Collect, analyse, and interpret data from various sources to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of implemented solutions, and provide regular reports to management.
- Lead change management efforts to foster a strong digital culture across all levels of the organization, from shop floor operators to site leadership
- Design and conduct workshops aimed at imparting the necessary digital skills and tools to factory teams, building internal capabilities and promoting a data-driven mindset
- Demonstrating the tangible benefits of digital transformation and empowering employees to embrace new ways of working.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with site leadership, global IT, and external technology partners
- Influence and persuade stakeholders at various levels to gain buy-in, secure resources, and ensure compliance for digital initiatives
- Continuously monitor the performance of deployed digital solutions and drive optimization efforts to maximize their value
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with a strong technical and analytical background in Data Science/ Analysis (preferably, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, ECE, Instrumentation & Communication). Must have knowledge of Power BI, UI/UX, Python, Cybersecurity, IT-OT
- At least 10-12 years of experience in a Digitalization & Digital transformation or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
- A strong drive (aptitude) towards Digital Operations
- Proven track record of successfully leading and deploying large-scale Industry 4.0 solutions (e.g., IIoT, AI/ML, Digital Twin, Advanced Analytics, ERP integration) in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of IT-OT convergence and industrial communication protocols
Preferred Qualifications
- A post-graduate degree/Certification in Science / Engineering/Digital is advantageous.
- Experience in AI & ML Gemini and other AI apps(preferable)
- Strong knowledge in the Digitalization at Manufacturing Site, Industry 4.0 & Smart factory implementation etc.
- Experience in ERP systems, data analytics platforms, Python Programming ,RPA (Robotic Process Automation).
- Hands On Experience to AI/ML Application development like Predictive Maintenance & Vision systems implementation including Open CV etc.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Able to solve problems and make decisions by applying Data analytics.
#CPIL
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, colour, 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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.
