Quality Compliance Specialist 1st Shift

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #171042 – Tonganoxie, Kansas, United States

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 values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let’s build a brighter, healthier future for all. Join an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly automated facility for Hill’s Pet Nutrition! We invite you to apply for our Quality Compliance Specialist position on 1st Shift at our Tonganoxie, Kansas manufacturing facility.

As a Quality Compliance Specialist you will support the site in meeting regulatory requirements and Quality standards by aiding in implementing Food Safety, HACCP, GMP’s, product registration, and FSMA standards, managing internal audit findings, documenting and communicating the status of CAPA/Non-conformances/FIR programs, ensuring the accuracy and closure of product Holds, guaranteeing formula integrity through daily batching record reviews, and assisting with document creation, review, and operational record review.

• Tracks and executes adherence to Hill’s / Colgate Quality Standards and Hill’s Food.
• Safety Programs. Includes tracking closure of FAP items and maintaining a documentation system with metrics for compliance to cGMPs / FSMA requirements.
• Documents and tracks progress of the plant quality Internal Audit program which also consists of KPI communication & Forward Action Plan tracking.
• Owns/Monitors Hold Program and assists in tracking execution of the CAPA / FIR’s to meet the expectations of the standards and communication of or results to site Teams.
• Communicates follow up actions and closing verification in compliance with Quality Standards and applicable regulations of all Internal and external audit findings and CAPA program.
• Tracks and communicates site KPIs of forward action plans for internal and external audit findings.
• Updates Regulatory documentation to support product registration and plant compliance for the site which includes working with procurement and regulatory teams.
• Supports documentation specialists to ensure all documents related to production are reviewed for all finished product release criteria, HACCP and cGMPs compliance prior to release and are properly controlled for audit readiness.
• Batching Record Review.
• Performs training to site team on standards and compliance activities.
• Other support activities as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, Engineering or Bachelor’s degree in an alternative discipline with 1 years functional quality experience.
• Working knowledge of business process systems such as:
  Microsoft Office, and Google Productivity Suite.
• Ability to work irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, or holidays supporting startup as needed or required.
• Working knowledge of GMPs.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

• 1 years of experience in a Quality related field.
• 1 years manufacturing environment or prior internship experience.
• Working knowledge of Food Safety and FDA regulations.
• HACCP Certification.
• Certified Auditor.
• SAP experience.
• Experience using SPC, Minitab, or other statistical tools.

• Merit increase every year based on performance
• Advancement Opportunities
• Great Culture & work environment at a climate controlled facility
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents – Start on Day 1
• Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost
• 3 weeks Paid Vacation
• 40 hours of PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Assistance – up to $10,000 per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to discounted Company products

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