Plant Hygienist

GOJO, Makers of PURELL; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 101,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GOJO Industries in Wooster, Ohio, is seeking a Plant Hygienist to prevent contamination in OTC drug and cosmetic products through hygienic design, cleaning, and risk-based controls.

You will lead investigations, perform risk assessments (FMEA/HACCP), establish cleanliness standards, review equipment design for contamination risks, and support supplier audits. Travel required; mostly on-site (80%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, toxicology, pharma, or food science.
• Minimum ten years of manufacturing company experience (FDA-regulated preferred).
• OTC drug, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, or medical device experience.
• FDA inspection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of particulate, foreign material, plant debris, and microbiological contamination events.
• Identify contamination pathways and drive sustainable CAPA.
• Perform risk assessments (FMEA/HACCP) on manufacturing processes, equipment, suppliers, cleaning failures, and facility changes.
• Establish site cleanliness standards, performance metrics and conduct routine audits of operations.
• Assess new and existing equipment and facility design for contamination risks; review CIP/COP effectiveness.
• Evaluate cleaning and sanitization procedures for GMP compliance and risk reduction.
• Influence manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, quality, sanitation, and supplier partners to prioritize contamination control.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, toxicology, pharma, or food science

Minimum ten (10) years of manufacturing company experience (preferred FDA-regulated)

OTC drug, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, or medical device experience

Job description

Information about #32830 Plant Hygienist

Work Location

this role works from our manufacturing and distribution facility in Wooster, Ohio

For more than 80 years, our company has been powered by people who are energized by helping the world experience greater health and well-being.

The positive impact of our PURELL® hand and surface hygiene solutions is driven by our global community of highly collaborative and talented team members who love to learn, innovate, care for each other, and deliver our Purpose of Saving Lives and Making Life Better.

We look for people who are inclusive, results driven, customer-focused, and passionate about impacting the health and well-being of people, businesses, and communities around the world. If this inspires you, please join us at Clorox Purell.

Role Objective

Prevent contamination risks to OTC drug and cosmetic products through hygienic design, cleaning and sanitization effectiveness, contamination investigations, and risk-based manufacturing controls.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of particulate, foreign material, plant debris, and microbiological contamination events
• Identify contamination pathways and drive sustainable CAPA

Risk Assessment & Continuous Improvement

• Perform risk assessments (FMEA/HACCP) on manufacturing processes, equipment, suppliers, cleaning failures, and facility changes
• Recommend engineering, procedural, and supplier corrective actions

Plant Cleanliness & Auditing

• Establish site cleanliness standards, performance metrics and conduct routine audits of operations

Hygienic Design & Cleanability

• Assess new and existing equipment and facility design for contamination risks
• Review pipe velocities, drainability, dead legs, cleanability, and CIP/COP effectiveness

Cleaning & Sanitization Assessment

• Evaluate cleaning and sanitization procedures for effectiveness and GMP compliance
• Review cleaning validation/verification strategies, swab locations, acceptance criteria, and inspection methods
• Assess contamination risks from raw materials, packaging, components, and contract manufacturers
• Support supplier audits and corrective action programs

Cross-Functional Influence & Technical Leadership

• Influence manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, quality, sanitation, and supplier partners to prioritize contamination control and hygienic design actions
• Provide subject matter expertise and practical recommendations that guide decision-making, risk reduction, and sustainable corrective actions
• Build alignment across teams by clearly communicating risks, connecting technical findings to business and compliance impacts, and driving accountability for follow-through
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts when contamination, cleaning effectiveness, or facility/equipment design concerns require coordinated action

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree required in one of the following technical fields (i.e. engineering, biology, chemistry, toxicology, pharma, food science)
• Minimum ten (10) years of manufacturing company (preferred FDA-regulated)
• OTC drug, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, or medical device experience

Preferred Experience

• FDA inspection

Supervision/Coordination

This role does not have direct reports; however, it requires the ability to provide technical leadership, build alignment, and influence cross-functional partners.

Role Type

Mostly On-Site - 80%+ on-site work

Travel Requirements

Overnight Travel - sporadic - required.

Travel between campus locations in Northeast Ohio as needed

The expected starting pay for this role is between $101,400.00 - $139,500.00 per year. Within this range, an offer will depend on factors such as level of experience and technical competencies relevant to this specific role, as well as internal equity considerations. In addition to base pay, all GOJO team members are bonus eligible. the comprehensive list of benefits we offer including 401(k) match, parental leave, and onsite well-being care.

Clorox Purell is the business name of GOJO Industries, LLC, and we are an Aff

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

We kindly ask that recruiters, search agencies, or other third parties not submit candidates without prior written authorization from Clorox Purell, as we do not accept or compensate for unsolicited referrals.