Director, Quality - Skin Health

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.

What you will do

• Primary Contact and Skin Health-Category Responsibility
• Ensure compliance with regional and international quality standards and regulations
• Lead and implement both global and regional quality improvement initiatives
• Resolve technical issues and drive technical excellence
• Ensure quality is built into products from the initial design phase through to production
• Ensure the Technology Transfer process for new products is executed in accordance with Global Quality Standard requirements
• Own regional quality performance and report to the Global Quality Leader
• Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor quality performance
• Manage Quality Managers and develop and deliver technical training programs for quality personnel
• Incorporate consumer feedback into quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure sustained product excellence and align products with consumer expectations
• Partner closely with Technology teams to drive quality and compliance
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure cohesive quality strategies and execution
• Crisis Management
• Support the Quality on-boarding process for new External Manufacturers and monitoring of existing ones
• Ensure swift implementation of CAPA and other Follow-up action plans

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 12+ years of industrial experience preferably in Skin Health or Personal Care, which may include positions in Quality, R&D, Operations, or Regulatory
• Thorough understanding of the regulatory environment within the region
• Close connection with the Regulatory team, R&D, Marketing, and Plants, and identifying the impact on Quality
• Application of continuous improvement tools to effect positive change

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science degree, a Ph.D., and/or Post-Graduate Degree in Management
• Clear, simple, and timely communication of information
• Proficient in Google tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides) SAP PDM or Dashlab

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $156,000.00 - $200,000.00 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 employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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