Global GMP & Microbiology Hygiene Lead (Hybrid)

Colgate-Palmolive Company; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

401(k) with company matching

Vacation days

13 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway, NJ seeks a Global Microbiology GMP/Hygiene Manager to lead GMP/Microbiology control programs and drive continuous improvement across regions. You will partner with Regional Microbiologists, Global Quality and Supply Chain Engineering to implement programs for consistent production quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Microbiology, 8+ years in relevant industries, and lab/manufacturing experience with microbial control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related major.
• 8+ years of industrial experience (Personal Care, Home Care, Oral Care, Pharmaceutical, Food).
• Experience working in both laboratory and manufacturing environments with exposure to microbial control programs.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Leads the proactive development and continuous improvement of the Global GMP Programs including Cleaning & Sanitization, Water, Environmental monitoring, Microbiology vulnerability assessments.
• Leads the development, continuous improvement and reporting functions of the metrics program including MPI, MSI, MRSC, annual and quarterly finished product, raw material and water reports.
• Works in partnership with the Regional Microbiologists, Global Quality as well as other key functions including Supply Chain Engineering and Operations in the development and implementation of these programs.
• Leads the Global Microbiology training programs (i.e. Cleaning & Sanitization, water systems, Micro Awareness, etc.) including program advancement, monitoring and delivery.
• Interfaces with Global & Divisional Quality/Microbiology teams to provide input on programs, procedures and methods
• Builds strategic alliances with outside network groups to stay abreast of external networks and developments to shape and improve global programs, PCPC, PMF, ISO, etc.
• Supports the external manufacturer and supplier management program and internal/external audit program including internal and external audit participation.
• Leads efforts to find program solutions to global, regional and local microbiology challenges.
• Interfaces with and supports the regulatory team to ensure compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related major

Master's or PhD degree preferred

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway, NJ seeks a Global Microbiology GMP/Hygiene Manager to lead GMP/Microbiology control programs and drive continuous improvement across regions. You will partner with Regional Microbiologists, Global Quality and Supply Chain Engineering to implement programs for consistent production quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Microbiology, 8+ years in relevant industries, and lab/manufacturing experience with microbial control.