Quality Technical Manager (176142)

Colgate Palmolive; San Luis; Presencial; ARS 137.078.000 - 198.002.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Colgate-Palmolive San Luis plant seeks a Quality Technical Manager to lead the site quality system and provide strategic support for the Cono Sur region, aligning with global standards and local regulations. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, process validation, and digitalization within a fast-paced consumer goods environment.

The candidate will manage resources across QA, QA Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and labs, ensuring EHS compliance and seamless cross-functional collaboration

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, or Quality Control within CPG, Pharmaceutical, or Cosmetics industry.
• 4+ years of direct people management and laboratory leadership experience (Analytical, Microbiology, or Packaging).
• Demonstrated expertise in local regulatory standards (ANMAT, SEDRONAR, INV, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Responsabilidades

• Quality System & Regulatory Management: Direct and manage the plant quality system in San Luis to ensure strict adherence to global quality standards and full compliance with local regulatory frameworks (ANMAT, INV, SEDRONAR, MSyAS of San Luis, and related bodies).
• Functional Leadership & Resource Management: Coordinate and allocate resources for the execution of key operational activities across Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and the Analytical, Microbiology, and Packaging Laboratories while ensuring EHS compliance.
• Continuous Improvement, Audits & Documentation: Lead the planning, implementation, and execution of continuous improvement initiatives, manage document control systems and product/material specifications, and oversee internal/external audit programs including corrective action tracking.
• Process Validation & Digitalization: Ensure robust validation of production/utility processes and equipment, while driving the implementation of automation and digital transformation programs for the quality organization.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Regional Support: Serve as the primary quality point of contact for Technology Centers, Regional/Global Quality teams, Customer Service, and Regulatory functions, while serving as the quality point of contact and support for the Cono Sur region.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Quality Systems

Regulatory understanding

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Career Opportunities: Quality Technical Manager (176142)

Requisition ID176142-Posted09/28/2026-Quality-Argentina-San Luis-San Luis-Colgate-Palmolive-Travel - up to 10% of time-On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176142 - San Luis, San Luis, Argentina

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.

Role Summary:

The Quality Technical Manager leads the quality management system for the San Luis Plant and provides strategic quality support for the Cono Sur region, ensuring full alignment with global Colgate-Palmolive quality standards and local regulatory requirements. The position is pivotal in driving continuous improvement, executing process and equipment validations, and spearheading the plant's automation and digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Quality System & Regulatory Management: Direct and manage the plant quality system in San Luis to ensure strict adherence to global quality standards and full compliance with local regulatory frameworks (ANMAT, INV, SEDRONAR, MSyAS of San Luis, and related bodies).

Functional Leadership & Resource Management: Coordinate and allocate resources for the execution of key operational activities across Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and the Analytical, Microbiology, and Packaging Laboratories while ensuring EHS compliance.

Continuous Improvement, Audits & Documentation: Lead the planning, implementation, and execution of continuous improvement initiatives, manage document control systems and product/material specifications, and oversee internal/external audit programs including corrective action tracking.

Process Validation & Digitalization: Ensure robust validation of production/utility processes and equipment, while driving the implementation of automation and digital transformation programs for the quality organization.

Stakeholder Engagement & Regional Support: Serve as the primary quality point of contact for Technology Centers, Regional/Global Quality teams, Customer Service, and Regulatory functions, while serving as the quality point of contact and support for the Cono Sur region.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field

6+ years of experience in Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, or Quality Control within CPG, Pharmaceutical, or Cosmetics industry

4+ years of direct people management and laboratory leadership experience (Analytical, Microbiology, or Packaging)

Demonstrated expertise in local regulatory standards (ANMAT, SEDRONAR, INV, etc.)

Advanced proficiency in English (spoken and written)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in SAP

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people-developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. 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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