Information about #32830 Plant Hygienist

Work Location: this role works from our manufacturing and distribution facility in Wooster, Ohio

Role Objective

Prevent contamination risks to OTC drug and cosmetic products through hygienic design, cleaning and sanitization effectiveness, contamination investigations, and risk-based manufacturing controls.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Contamination Control

• Lead investigations of particulate, foreign material, plant debris, and microbiological contamination events
• Identify contamination pathways and drive sustainable CAPA

Risk Assessment & Continuous Improvement

• Perform risk assessments (FMEA/HACCP) on manufacturing processes, equipment, suppliers, cleaning failures, and facility changes
• Recommend engineering, procedural, and supplier corrective actions

Plant Cleanliness & Auditing

• Establish site cleanliness standards, performance metrics and conduct routine audits of operations

Hygienic Design & Cleanability

• Assess new and existing equipment and facility design for contamination risks
• Review pipe velocities, drainability, dead legs, cleanability, and CIP/COP effectiveness

Cleaning & Sanitization Assessment

• Evaluate cleaning and sanitization procedures for effectiveness and GMP compliance
• Review cleaning validation/verification strategies, swab locations, acceptance criteria, and inspection methods

Supplier & Material Risk Management

• Assess contamination risks from raw materials, packaging, components, and contract manufacturers
• Support supplier audits and corrective action programs

Cross-Functional Influence & Technical Leadership

• Influence manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, quality, sanitation, and supplier partners to prioritize contamination control and hygienic design actions
• Provide subject matter expertise and practical recommendations that guide decision-making, risk reduction, and sustainable corrective actions
• Build alignment across teams by clearly communicating risks, connecting technical findings to business and compliance impacts, and driving accountability for follow-through
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts when contamination, cleaning effectiveness, or facility/equipment design concerns require coordinated action

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required in one of the following technical fields (i.e. engineering, biology, chemistry, toxicology, pharma, food science)
• Minimum ten (10) years of manufacturing company (preferred FDA-regulated)
• OTC drug, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, or medical device experience
• Direct contamination investigation experience

Preferred Experience:

• Hygienic equipment design
• Supplier quality
• FDA inspection

Supervision/Coordination

This role does not have direct reports; however, it requires the ability to provide technical leadership, build alignment, and influence cross-functional partners.

Role Type

Mostly On-Site - 80%+ on-site work

Travel Requirements

Overnight Travel - sporadic - required.

Travel between campus locations in Northeast Ohio as needed

Compensation & Benefits

The expected starting pay for this role is between 101,400.00 - 139,500.00 per year. Within this range, an offer will depend on factors such as level of experience and technical competencies relevant to this specific role, as well as internal equity considerations. In addition to base pay, all GOJO team members are bonus eligible. Click Here for a comprehensive list of benefits we offer including 401(k) match, parental leave, and onsite well-being care.

To Apply:

If you're interested in joining the team at Clorox Purell, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please complete our online application and include your resume and a cover letter that helps us get to know you a bit better. Because we focus on filling open roles, resumes not submitted through an application are not accepted.