Specialist​/Sr. Specialist Quality Manufacturing

Specialist/Sr. Specialist Quality Contract Manufacturing – Topeka, Kansas, United States.

Hybrid;
Travel up to 10% of time;
No relocation assistance offered.

• Coordinate the North American Contract Manufacturing (CM) quality program.
• Support CM operations to incorporate and comply with Global CM Quality Standards.
• Work with S&T to ensure CM specifications for finished goods and raw materials are updated and comply with applicable regulations and Global CM Quality Standards.
• Drive CMs to action continuous improvement activities.
• Manage and coordinate the execution of the Enhanced Supplier Management program for North America (NA) CMs.
• Support the Quality representative for the CM Technology Transfer process.
• Support Quality Compliance initiatives as required, including quality standards implementation and auditing programs.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years manufacturing experience in a Food or drug/cGMP environment.
• 3+ years experience in a Quality related field.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Food Safety, or cGMPs.

• Master’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification in PCQI, SQF Practitioner, or BPCS.
• Certified Auditor.
• Familiarity with EU, Brazil, Japan, or China food regulations.

Salary Range: $97,000.00 – $ USD.

Benefits include 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: minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days for salaried employees (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours), 13 paid holidays, and paid sick leave adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.

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We develop strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers worldwide and foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels belonging.

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.

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