Quality Manager

Overview

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.

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.

• 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 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

• Bachelor's 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

• 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

Salary Range $ - $ 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…