Quality Compliance Team Leader

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. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and must not require the Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Role Summary

As the Quality Compliance Team Lead at our Clinton facility, you will play a crucial role in upholding our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality pet nutrition products. You will lead the execution, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the site's food safety and regulatory compliance programs, including HACCP, cGMP, and FSMA, while leading corrections for key Quality systems. You will lead all internal, customer, and external audits (e.g., FDA, USDA, SQF) and regulatory inspections. You will conduct thorough CAPA investigations into compliance, food safety, and quality non-conformances to identify root causes and implement solutions. You will manage comprehensive documentation control, facilitate product release and process changes, and ensure robust Management of Change (MOC) processes align with regulatory requirements. You will direct work, schedule, train, and conduct performance appraisals for non-exempt Quality personnel and lab technicians, ensuring the operation and compliance of the quality laboratory. You will establish cross-functional partnerships to support Quality department goals, deliver engaging training to plant personnel, and generate metrics for Quality KPIs such as product holds and customer complaints.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a closely related scientific field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a food, pet nutrition, or drug/GMP environment, with 3+ years in a Quality related field
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Proven experience with FSMA, CAPA processes, managing regulatory inspections, and applied knowledge of FDA or USDA regulations.
• Direct experience leading and coordinating internal and external audits
• Proficiency in Google Suite or Microsoft Office
• Ability to meet physical demands, including working in extreme temperatures, bending, climbing, lifting up to 55 lbs, and wearing proper personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work irregular shifts according to business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual), HACCP, Food Defense, SQF, ISO 22000, and/or cGMP certifications.
• Proven experience with Quality Management Systems, SAP, and strong experience with Lean Six Sigma or Statistical Process Control methodologies.
• 2+ years of quality laboratory experience.

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range: $96,800.00 - $137,000.00 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.

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. For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.