Specialist​/Sr. Specialist Quality Manufacturing

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Job Title:

Specialist/Sr. Specialist Quality Contract Manufacturing

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

Posting

Start Date:

4/29/26

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number: 172287 - Topeka, 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.

• 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 the CM specifications for finished goods and raw materials are updated and in compliance with applicable regulation and the Global CM Quality Standards.
• Drive CMs to action continuous improvement activities.
• Manages and coordinates the execution of the Enhanced Supplier Management program for North America (NA) CMs.
• Supports the Quality representative for the CM Technology Transfer process.
• Support Quality Compliance initiatives as required (Quality standards implementation, auditing programs, etc.).

• Manage the NA region CMs to ensure adherence to Global CM Quality Standards, applicable FSMA regulations, completion and distribution of the site annual management reports, drive continuous improvement, and Quality Technical Agreements.
• Manages the NA region customer complaint investigations. Ensures proper documentation, CAPA, MoC and failure investigations (including microbiological incidents). Manages and reports KPI results (Non-conformance, consumer complaints, FG release time, Coman mock recalls, etc.).
• For the NA region, assures acceptable KRSs are reviewed and approved prior to releasing product from the contract manufacturer's control, as defined and required on Hill's specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all product non-conformances are properly investigated, documented and approved by Corporate Quality prior to product release.
• Drives completion of the annual CM risk assessments and coordinates the execution of the audit program in NA.
• Ensure that ESM KPIs are met and reported to leadership. Provide guidance to maintain CM's audit readiness.
• Participate in the Global Compliance Program, supporting Quality Standards Implementation follow up, participate in the auditing programs (internal audits, supplier audits, corporate audits, FSMA readiness, etc.).
• Ensure that I&S have all CM formulas and specifications updated in the PDM system.
• Ensure the Net Ops/Procurement/CS&L formally communicates to the CM the updated formulas and specifications.

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

• Masters of Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or other related field
• Certification in PCQI, SQF Practitioner, BPCS
• Certified Auditor
• Familiar with EU/Brazil/Japan/China food regulations

Salary Range $97,000.00 - $ 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 requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year).

Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to…