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Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.
Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.
A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
Job Title: Package Coordinator Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time
Date: May 27, 2024
Hybrid
No Relocation Assistance Offered
#160617 - Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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!
Summary: This position is part of Colgate's Global Design and Packaging Department responsible for the OC Category. Latam represents 23% of the company sales. This position supports the primary company strategies of Driving Growth, by developing and implementing innovative consumer preferred packaging, sustainable packaging and Funding Growth, by driving savings and standardization efforts globally. The role is cross-functional in nature, working closely with Marketing, Product Development, Manufacturing, and the Supply Chain. Partnerships with outside packaging vendors are a critical element of job responsibilities. Specific Responsibilities: Manage the conceptualization, initiation, development and implementation of new and improved packages and processes including: design generation, prototype development, engineering specifications, mold and machinery qualification, functionality and quality testing, and technology transfer. May lead multi-functional teams in some of these projects. Manage the design of packaging systems and packaging components, ensuring defined needs for ergonomics, equity aesthetics, consumer acceptance, manufacturing capability and quality are met from the program brief through design, engineering and Commercialization. Define and implement standardization and simplification programs, and margin improvement projects. Implement continuous improvement projects focused on existing packaging materials, with a cross- category and holistic mindset. Establish specifications for packages, processes, and/or equipment, which are consistent with KPI goals and support Quality and EOHS Standards. Provide efficient and timely documentation and/or transfer of manufacturing and engineering technologies. Partner with Marketing, Divisional/Subsidiary Management, Product Development, and Supply Chain functions to ensure project meets agreed upon goals. Continuously assess and communicate project results vs. goals and take corrective action when required. Partner with Procurement to develop and help contracts with suppliers. Evaluate and coordinate supplier's activity related to on-going projects. Provide the needed information to Procurement for them to generate and present valid Total Delivered Cost information on package/process and other pertinent financial information. Generate the information needed for the Packaging Laboratory to execute lab evaluations for the packaging materials, following the Global testing plans. Support the plant needs in identifying quality defects and driving resolution. Identify and provide rationale for funds needed to successfully deliver project goals. Understand, interpret and refine package testing procedures and standards to support the effective design, validation, and implementation of new packages and packaging technology. Provide meaningful explanations and forward actions to appropriate Division/Subsidiary personnel. Write and present technical and business summaries for both technical and non-technical personnel. Build competitive advantage by identifying, evaluating design trends and innovations in packaging. Stay aware of supplier and competitor new developments, and highlight appropriate management as needed. Develop, justify and execute capital projects related to packaging (i.e. molds/machinery). Basic Qualifications (Required education, experience, skills etc to qualify candidate): Bachelor's Degree or MS Degree Required, preferred in Packaging, Engineering, Material Sciences,printing technologies or related. Experience in a consumer products, packaged goods or pharmaceutical industry. Experience in Packaging, or roles closely related to Design and/or Packaging. Ability to travel 5-10% (domestic and Global) based on project needs. Preferred Qualifications (Additional education, experience, skills etc as assets): Solidexperience in Packaging, or roles closely related to Design and/or Packaging. Experience in project management. Previous experience in a multinational company. Experience coordinating packaging development projects with Product Development, Marketing and the Supply Chain. Experience in package testing and with package specifications. 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 ****** with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
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