Quality Manager

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Job Number#173420 - Topeka 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 valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

Quality professionals are consistently drawn to Colgate-Palmolive by the exceptional opportunities for career advancement and our highly competitive compensation packages. While the pride of representing a globally recognized and trusted brand is a strong draw new team members frequently highlight our welcoming company culture and comprehensive benefits as primary reasons for joining our team. When you step into a Quality role with us you join a highly stable organization that respects your ambitions providing the solid job security and resources needed to build a fulfilling long-term career path.

The Quality Manager is responsible for executing maintaining and continuously improving Corporate Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs at the Topeka manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Regional Quality Director this role serves as a vital member of the Site Leadership Team partnering closely with the Director of Manufacturing Science & Technology (S&T) teams and cross-functional operations leaders to drive daily quality excellence.

The Manager provides hands-on oversight for site compliance with Hills/Colgate Quality Standards and regulatory requirements managing localized elements of technology transfer supplier alignment ingredient non-conformance and microbiology/food safety protocols. Additionally this position leads the plant-level investigation and resolution of consumer complaints driving root-cause analysis to ensure the highest standards of product integrity on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site Quality Systems and Food Safety Plans to reduce variation minimize waste and protect the business
• Ensure compliance with Colgate/Hills local and international regulatory standards; partner with regulatory agencies to address and resolve issues
• Track and report site Quality KPIs to internal and external stakeholders on a monthly (or required) basis
• Serve as a key member of the Site Leadership Team to drive continuous improvement and deliver upon plant strategy
• Own daily execution of key Quality Systems such as Incoming Component & Finished Product Inspection & Release Validation CAPA Change Control Internal Audits Laboratory Management and Documentation Management
• Manage the site Quality Audit program to ensure conformance with standards quality-related regulatory requirements cGMPs CI and action plans to address any internal/external quality or food safety audit findings
• Lead site consumer satisfaction programs such as consumer complaint tracking and reduction of plant controllable complaints
• Administer Performance Management and Coaching / Feedback activities and provide effective career development and planning
• Prepare and Manage operating budgets for variable and fixed overheads for the Quality Team

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• 8 years of Quality Management experience at a manufacturing plant
• People leadership of teams of quality professionals
• Participating or leading audit inspection activities
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety and GMPs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Food Science Microbiology chemistry or related field
• Certification in HACCP ISO 22000 or SQF
• Analytical experience and ability to use data and insights to drive business outcomes
• Understanding of plant process systems quality and food safety programs and controls
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and experience with audit execution and inspection readiness
• Experience using continuous improvement methods to impact positive change

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $155000.00 - $174000.00 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 employees 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 peopledeveloping 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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