FP&R Regional Director
Role Overview
The FP&R Director is responsible for driving the overall success of the Factory Performance & Reliability Program, strategies, and performance across all sites in the assigned region.
This position plays a critical role in developing, implementing, and driving continuous improvement strategies within a comprehensive manufacturing excellence framework.
The Director ensures strong program governance, cross-category sharing, and the development of regional plans and goals in strict alignment with the company's Global Supply Chain 2030 Strategic Ambitions and Operational Excellence Strategy.
The role requires broad technical knowledge of category operations and the ability to drive standards implementation.
Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills are necessary for collaborating across categories, regions, and sites with Directors of Manufacturing, Technical Directors, the End-to-End (E2E) Leadership Team, Regional Supply Leads, and other cross-functional groups.
Furthermore, this role provides direct support and strategic counsel to site Directors of Manufacturing, Plant Managers, and local FP&R teams.
Key Skills for This Role
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Qualifications
- Required:
- BS degree in Engineering, Technology, Science or related field
- Minimum of ten years of experience and knowledge of Factory Operations, FP&R, Engineering or related Supply Chain role.
- Demonstrated expertise in FP&R frameworks and knowledge in all the program standards.
- Demonstrated experience in site manufacturing leadership, change management, or regional program rollout.
- Strong financial acumen, with the ability to link operational metrics and continuous improvement initiatives directly to P&L savings and cost avoidance.
- Proficiency in SAP
- Experience with OPERA or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Preferred:
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Lean Six Sigma Certification (Black Belt/Master Black Belt preferred).
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), or similar Reliability Certification.
- Previous experience as an Operations Manager or Engineering Manager.
- Experience as a FP&R Leader at a large, strategic manufacturing facility.
- Knowledge of Smart Factory, Industry 4.0, or digital manufacturing technology.
- Travel Requirements
- 20-45% Travel - To sites assigned in the region
- Key Competencies
- Strategy and Vision: Operates from a strategic perspective, balancing big-picture corporate objectives with day-to-day tactical activities. Anticipates broad implications of operational issues.
- Analytical Problem Solving & Technical Expertise: Demonstrates a deep understanding of manufacturing operations and leverages data analytics, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies to resolve complex production challenges and drive systemic performance gains.
- Influence and Negotiation Skills: Capable of winning support from others, stimulating action, and working towards win/win solutions across matrixed teams.
- Results Orientation: Conveys a sense of urgency when appropriate and drives hard on the right issues to achieve metric-driven success.
- Team and Relationship Building: Capable of developing strong partnerships with key stakeholders in other functions and at varying levels of the organization.
- Communication: Keeps stakeholders up to date and speaks and writes effectively with executive presence.
- Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $156,000.00 - $195,000.00 USD Pay 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. Benefits: 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. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies. 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, 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 complete this request form should you require accommodation. For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here. #LI-Hybrid
- Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range $156,000.00 - $195,000.00 USD
- Pay 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Lean Six Sigma Certification (Black Belt/Master Black Belt preferred).
About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a global consumer products company focused on oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition. Founded in New York in 1806, it sells products in more than 200 countries and territories.
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