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# 160943 - Topeka, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

Job Summary

This position will ensure that systems, processes and procedures are in place to provide clear and documented assurance that Hill’s contract manufacturers, blenders, and co-packers (generally referred to as CMs) in NA & LATAM adequately comply with our Global Quality Standards and all relevant Regulatory requirements. The Manager will not only lead and develop their team but will also be accountable to actively participate in all aspects of the program and process management to drive quality excellence across the CM network.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to Hill’s and Colgate Global CM Quality Standards and applicable country regulations

• Establish and maintain the necessary SOPs, work instructions and Quality Technical Agreements.

• Ensure that Key Release Specifications (KRSs) are reviewed and approved prior to releasing product

• Confirm product and process, non-conformances are investigated, documented and approved by Corporate Quality prior to product release.

• Oversee the CMs management and application of their quality systems.

• Perform annual risk assessments.

• Coordinate team resources for the execution of CM audits.

• Drive all components of ESM KPIs for CMs to ensure they are met and reported to leadership

• Provide guidance to the CMs to maintain their audit readiness.

• Participate as the Quality representative for the CMs Tech Transfer process.

• Partner with S&T, I&S, Network Operations, Corporate Quality, Global Design and Packaging, and Supply Chain on new product development and/or formula, ingredient, or packaging changes.

• Monitor that updated formulas and specifications are maintained in Hill’s systems and communicated to the CMs as changes occur.

• Travel up to 35% including international.

Basic requirements include:

• BS degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or other related field

• 6+ years manufacturing experience in a Food or drug/ cGMP environment

• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Food Safety, cGMPs

• 3+ years in Quality related field

• 3+ years supervisory experience

Preferred qualifications include:

• Masters of Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or other related field

• Certification in PCQI, SQF Practitioner, BPCS

• Certified Auditor

• Familiar with LATAM food regulations

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $120,000.00 - $134,000.00 USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.

• Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements

• Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually

• Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually

• Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

Our Commitment to Sustainability

With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .

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