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Colgate-Palmolive

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Mumbai

AI generated summary

  • You must lead pilot plant operations, ensure compliance, apply data analytics, manage product development, and enhance processes for efficiency and growth. Keep up with tech trends and collaborate effectively.
  • You will lead pilot plant operations, ensure compliance, support product development, apply statistical methods, integrate consumer insights, and collaborate across functions for continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Independently lead pilot plant operations and ensure 100% compliance to all safety, quality and regulatory requirements for the assigned product / brand.
  • Leverage Science & data analytics to identify potential problems or opportunities and create appropriate action plan in consultation with manager to address the same.
  • Provide excellent support for all on-going and new product development projects & initiatives such as margin improvement programs to improve bottom line.
  • Apply statistical approaches to experimental design to enhance learning with the least amount of time and with minimum resources.
  • Be 100% compliant to all Product Safety, Quality, and Regulatory requirements to operate with cost-effectiveness and speed throughout the product life cycle.
  • Gain expertise in respective product category fundamentals and develop capability to independently implement projects from conceptualization to implementation on the ground.
  • Share internal and external technical knowledge discoveries, ideas, and vision with colleagues through documentation, presentations, publications, and patents.
  • Lead supplier qualification programs for raw & packing materials & provide required support to packaging material qualification programs.
  • Be agile and respond quickly to changing consumer and/or business expectations.
  • Stays abreast of the latest technical developments & breakthroughs, changing market conditions, competitor activities & consumer trends through different avenues.
  • Integrate technological breakthroughs and consumer insights to develop any new products, innovative technologies, creative approaches, or new processes.
  • Develop impactful claims for all existing & new products leading to balanced business growth.
  • Translate technical attributes into simple, consumer-relevant benefits and concept.
  • Build formal & informal networks to constantly stay updated with new technology trends and breakthroughs.
  • Partner closely with commercial & supply chain functions to drive sustainable business growth and build strong business insight (end to end business understanding).
  • Constantly see opportunities to improve existing systems & processes which helps to improve process compliance and improve speed to market for all existing and new products.
  • Leverage Colgate’s performance management & development process to improve one’s own performance & capability.

Responsibilities

  • Independently lead pilot plant operations and ensure 100% compliance to all safety, quality and regulatory requirements for the assigned product / brand.
  • Leverage Science & data analytics to identify potential problems or opportunities and create appropriate action plan in consultation with manager to address the same.
  • Provide excellent support for all on-going and new product development projects & initiatives such as margin improvement programs to improve bottom line.
  • Apply statistical approaches to experimental design to enhance learning with the least amount of time and with minimum resources.
  • Be 100% compliant to all Product Safety, Quality, and Regulatory requirements to operate with cost-effectiveness and speed throughout the product life cycle.
  • Gain expertise in respective product category fundamentals and develop capability to independently implement projects from conceptualization to implementation on the ground.
  • Share internal and external technical knowledge discoveries, ideas, and vision with colleagues through documentation, presentations, publications, and patents.
  • Lead supplier qualification programs for raw & packing materials & provide required support to packaging material qualification programs.
  • Be agile and respond quickly to changing consumer and/or business expectations.
  • Stays abreast of the latest technical developments & breakthroughs, changing market conditions, competitor activities & consumer trends through different avenues.
  • Integrate technological breakthroughs and consumer insights to develop any new products, innovative technologies, creative approaches, or new processes.
  • Develop impactful claims for all existing & new products leading to balanced business growth.
  • Translate technical attributes into simple, consumer-relevant benefits and concept.
  • Build formal & informal networks to constantly stay updated with new technology trends and breakthroughs.
  • Partner closely with commercial & supply chain functions to drive sustainable business growth and build strong business insight (end to end business understanding).
  • Constantly see opportunities to improve existing systems & processes which helps to improve process compliance and improve speed to market for all existing and new products.
  • Leverage Colgate’s performance management & development process to improve one’s own performance & capability.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Associate Scientist position?

The primary responsibility is to identify new product development opportunities by understanding consumer, customer, and business trends, translating those opportunities into prototypes, and collaborating with internal teams to bring ideas to marketable products.

What qualifications are needed for an Associate Scientist at Colgate-Palmolive?

While specific qualifications are not listed in the job description, typically candidates should have a relevant scientific background, experience in product development, and strong data analytics skills.

Is experience in pilot plant operations required for this role?

Yes, the Associate Scientist is expected to independently lead pilot plant operations and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

What is expected in terms of compliance for this position?

The Associate Scientist must be 100% compliant with all Product Safety, Quality, and Regulatory requirements throughout the product life cycle.

Will the Associate Scientist work collaboratively with other teams?

Yes, the role involves partnering with various collaborators both within and outside the GTC to achieve successful outcomes in new product development.

What types of projects will the Associate Scientist be involved in?

The Associate Scientist will support ongoing and new product development projects, including margin improvement programs and innovative product development initiatives.

How does Colgate-Palmolive approach sustainability within this role?

The Associate Scientist will contribute to sustainability efforts by developing products that align with Colgate's sustainability commitments and goals, integrating technological breakthroughs and consumer insights.

Are there opportunities for professional development within the company?

Yes, employees are encouraged to leverage Colgate’s performance management and development process to improve their own performance and capabilities continuously.

How does Colgate-Palmolive ensure diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Colgate-Palmolive is committed to creating an environment where all employees feel they belong and can be their authentic selves, supporting diversity in their workforce.

Is there support for individuals with disabilities during the application process?

Yes, reasonable accommodation is available for persons with disabilities. Interested applicants can contact the provided email with the subject "Accommodation Request" for assistance.

Colgate-Palmolive

We are Colgate, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for all people, pets and planet.

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Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are Colgate, a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. We are Colgate, a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets, and our planet. We are a leading global consumer products company with 34,000 people dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people and their pets. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition and reaching more than 200 countries and territories, Colgate teams are developing, producing, distributing and selling health and hygiene products and pet nutrition offerings essential to society through brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, hello, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Filorga, eltaMD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. We are also recognized for its leadership and innovation in promoting environmental sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in saving water, reducing waste, promoting recyclability and improving the oral health of children through our Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, which has reached more than one billion children since 1991.