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Job Number #172109 - Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.

This role can be located in Tonganoxie or Emporia, Kansas

Workforce Development Manager

You will oversee the learning strategy and execution for our manufacturing site, playing a critical role in elevating the skills of our manufacturing workforce. By aligning local learning plans directly to business objectives and operational performance, you will ensure our teams have the technical capabilities to succeed. You will lead the adoption of our learning ecosystem, partnering with internal leaders and external technical colleges to drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own the site’s learning strategy and implementation in partnership with local leadership, aligned with business objectives and plant KPIs
• Responsible for site adherence of compliance and completion of learning programs and technician certification process, in partnership with local HR team
• Partner with learning support network including internal Global Learning Council and technical colleges / 3rd party L&D relationships to execute strategy
• Influence internal Global Learning Council to identify, prioritize, and develop content for specific site needs
• Accountable for adoption, execution, and impact of learning ecosystem at the plant level, championing all learning initiatives
• Build training and facilitation capability at site level to deploy learning locally for workplace competencies, technical training (i.e. Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Safety, and product/category/machinery specific training) as well as facilitating training as needed
• Identify the site’s peer coaches and local technical experts to ensure the site has capacity and capability needed to train
• Engage technical colleges to ensure the curriculum is representative of site needs and complements strategic labor objectives
• Establish and manage relationships with vendors to build and deliver site technical and product specific training in accordance with global processes and policies
• Oversee skill gap assessments, utilize data to monitor training effectiveness (e.g., training metrics and ROI), and drive ongoing capability building and continuous improvement initiatives
• Define and oversee site training budget, consult on performance gaps, and build a plant-wide culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years in relevant technical training experience OR in learning & development
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, operational, military, or similar fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to assess training needs, measure effectiveness, manage change initiatives, and adapt learning programs to evolving workplace requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience leading teams, or influencing others within a manufacturing environment.
• Background in compliance, safety, GMP, or quality systems within highly regulated sectors (e.g., food, pharma, automotive)
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities
• Familiarity with 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar methodologies
• Experience developing or implementing digital tools, automated systems, or e-learning technologies to drive operational efficiency
• Proven track record in implementing and managing manufacturing training programs (classroom, on-the-job, e-learning, etc.)
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning tools
• Ability to interpret training metrics, propose data-driven improvements, and report on training ROI
• Proficiency with Google Suite applications

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 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.

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