Quality Manager

Job Description

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet and Science Diet. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill's Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

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Job Title:

Quality Manager

Travel Required?:
Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting

Start Date:

5/21/26

On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

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 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.

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 Hill's/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/Hill's, 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, cGMP's, CI, and action plans to address any internal/external quality or…