Colgate Palmolive

Specialist/Sr. Specialist Quality Contract Manufacturing

Colgate Palmolive • $97K — $125K *
Topeka, KS 66614In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
3 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field
  • 4+ years of manufacturing experience in a Food or drug/cGMP environment
  • 3+ years of experience in a Quality-related field
  • Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Food Safety, or cGMPs

Responsibilities

  • Manage the NA region CMs to ensure adherence to Global CM Quality Standards and FSMA regulations
  • Oversee customer complaint investigations, ensuring proper documentation and corrective action plans (CAPA)
  • Approve acceptable Key Regulatory Standards (KRSs) before product release from contract manufacturers
  • Investigate, document, and approve product non-conformances before release
  • Drive completion of annual CM risk assessments and manage audit program execution
  • Ensure ESM KPIs are met and provide guidance for CM audit readiness
  • Participate in Global Compliance Program and conduct audits for quality standards
  • Ensure all CM formulas and specifications are updated in the Product Data Management (PDM) system

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic life insurance and disability coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
  • Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days and 13 paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave adjusted based on role and local laws
Full Job Description
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #172287 - Topeka, Kansas, United States

The Specialist/Sr. Specialist Quality Contract Manufacturing is part of the global program for contract manufacturing and Quality Standards implementation. Focus includes but it is not limited to the following areas:

  • Coordinate the North American Contract Manufacturing (CM) quality program
  • Support CM operations to incorporate and comply with Global CM Quality Standards
  • Work with S&T to ensure the CM specifications for finished goods and raw materials are updated and in
  • compliance with applicable regulation and the Global CM Quality Standards
  • Drive CMs to action continuous improvement activities
  • Manages and coordinates the execution of the Enhanced Supplier Management program for North
  • America (NA) CMs
  • Supports the Quality representative for the CM Technology Transfer process
  • Support Quality Compliance initiatives as required (Quality standards implementation and auditing
  • programs, etc.)


Responsibilities
  • Manage the NA region CMs to ensure adherence to Global CM Quality Standards, applicable FSMA
  • regulations, completion and distribution of the site annual management reports, drive continuous
  • improvement, and Quality Technical Agreements.
  • Manages the NA region customer complaint investigations. Ensures proper documentation, CAPA, MoC and failure investigations (including microbiological incidents). Manages and reports KPI results (Non-conformance, consumer complaints, FG release time, Coman mock recalls, etc.).
  • For the NA region, assures acceptable KRSs are reviewed and approved prior to releasing product from the contract manufacturer's control, as defined and required on Hill's specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure all product non-conformances are properly investigated, documented and approved by Corporate Quality prior to product release
  • Drives completion of the annual CM risk assessments and coordinates the execution of the audit program in NA.
  • Ensure that ESM KPIs are met and reported to leadership. Provide guidance to maintain CM's audit readiness.
  • Participate in the Global Compliance Program, supporting Quality Standards Implementation follow up,participate in the auditing programs (internal audits, supplier audits, corporate audits, FSMA readiness,etc.)
  • Ensure that I&S have all CM formulas and specifications updated in the PDM system.
  • Ensure the NetOps/Procurement/CS&L formally communicates to the CM the updated formulas and specifications.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or other related field
  • 4+ years manufacturing experience in a Food or drug/ cGMP environment
  • 3+ years experience in Quality related field
  • Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Food Safety, or cGMPs


Preferred qualifications
  • Masters of Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or other related field
  • Certification in PCQI, SQF Practitioner, BPCS
  • Certified Auditor
  • Familiar with EU/Brazil/Japan/China food regulations


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $97,000.00 - $125,000.00 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.

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About Colgate Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive Company (Colgate) is a consumer products company whose products are marketed in over 200 countries and territories throughout the world. It operates in two segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Oral Care business products include Colgate Total, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief, Colgate Max Fresh, Colgate Optic White, and Colgate Luminous White toothpastes, Colgate 360° manual toothbrushes and Colgate and Colgate Plax mouth rinses. Colgate's Oral Care business also includes dental floss and pharmaceutical products for dentists and oral health professionals. Its Personal Care products also include Palmolive, Softsoap and Sanex brand shower gels, Palmolive, Irish Spring, and Protex bar soaps and Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick and Sanex deodorants and antiperspirants. It sells liquid hand soap under the Palmolive, Protex and Softsoap brands. Colgate, through its Hill's Pet Nutrition segment (Hill's), manufactures pet nutrition products for dogs and cats.

Colgate-Palmolive Careers

Join the vibrant team at Colgate-Palmolive, a global leader in oral care, personal care, and pet nutrition, where innovation, leadership, and care converge to create outstanding job opportunities. At Colgate-Palmolive, we are committed to offering more than just employment; we are dedicated to providing a platform where careers flourish and talents shine.

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At Colgate-Palmolive, every position is a chance to enhance global health and well-being. Whether you're involved in product development, marketing, finance, or technology, you'll contribute to projects that touch lives worldwide. Our team's diversity and commitment to inclusive leadership help foster an environment where new ideas and perspectives lead to dynamic solutions.

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Learn more about Colgate Palmolive
Size
33,800 employees
Market Cap
$66.6 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$2.6 billion
Founded
1806
5 Year Trend
+2.8%
Revenue
$16.4 billion
NASDAQ
CL
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