Compliance Specialist

Colgate-Palmolive; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 77,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Hodges site is seeking a Compliance Specialist to uphold Global Quality Standards and regulatory requirements. You will drive internal audits, manage consumer complaints, and lead change control, while ensuring proper product release using SAP.

The role reports to the Compliance Lead and collaborates across Manufacturing, Planning, Finishing, and 3PL teams. Required: Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in quality/compliance in GMP environments, and SAP experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Quality/Compliance experience in GMP production.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and internal audits.
• Experience with consumer complaints handling and KPI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal auditing programs and participate in external audits.
• Manage consumer complaints and generate monthly KPI analyses.
• Coordinate and lead the Management of Change program.
• Perform product release using SAP 6-Stream Quality Module.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and training records.
• Prepare data reports for KPI requirements and regulatory requests.
• Support registration activities and Certificates of Analysis.

Skills

Quality experience

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #175591 - Hodges, South Carolina, United States

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.

Compliance Specialist

As a Compliance Specialist you will be responsible for executing activities that support the site Quality Systems to ensure compliance with established Global Quality Standards and regulatory requirements. You will drive core operational workflows across Internal Auditing, Consumer Complaint Management, Management of Change, Annual Stability submissions, and Product Release processes. You will work within a structure that requires considerable interface with Making, Planning, Finishing and the 3PL Warehouse Team. This position will report to the Compliance Lead.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead internal auditing program and participate in Corporate Internal audits, Mock FDA audits, Operational Excellence Sweeps and Self-Assessments
• Manage and investigate Consumer Complaints and generate monthly KPI(s) to monitor product concerns
• Coordinate and lead Management of Change Program
• Performs product release using 6-Stream Quality Module in SAP
• Support management of documentation to comply with Global Quality Standards and regulatory requirements
• Provide training to colleagues as needed and support the maintenance of colleague training records
• Compile, analyze, and report data for KPI(s) based on Global KPI requirements and site requirements
• Participate in external audits to fulfill requests and ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements
• Execute, generate, and manage product registrations, Certificates of Analysis, and regulatory documentation for both US and Exports

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality / Compliance within a GMP production environment
• SAP Experience or any other similar ERP system

Preferred Qualifications:

• CQA Certification
• Experience analyzing statistical quality data using statistical tools such as Minitab
• Consumer Complaints experience
• Strong interpersonal capabilities with a data-driven approach to cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $76,800.00 - $107,500.00 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

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 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) should you require accommodation.

For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .

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