Hill's Pet Nutrition · 2 weeks ago
Quality Compliance Specialist 1st Shift
Colgate-Palmolive Company, a global leader in consumer products, is seeking a Quality Compliance Specialist for their Hill's Pet Nutrition facility in Tonganoxie, Kansas. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards, managing internal audits, and supporting food safety initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Tracks and executes adherence to Hill’s / Colgate Quality Standards and Hill’s Food
Safety Programs. Includes tracking closure of FAP items and maintaining a documentation system with metrics for compliance to cGMPs / FSMA requirements
Documents and tracks progress of the plant quality Internal Audit program which also consists of KPI communication & Forward Action Plan tracking
Owns/Monitors Hold Program and assists in tracking execution of the CAPA / FIR's to meet the expectations of the standards and communication of or results to site Teams
Communicates follow up actions and closing verification in compliance with Quality Standards and applicable regulations of all Internal and external audit findings and CAPA program
Tracks and communicates site KPIs of forward action plans for internal and external audit findings
Updates Regulatory documentation to support product registration and plant compliance for the site which includes working with procurement and regulatory teams
Supports documentation specialists to ensure all documents related to production are reviewed for all finished product release criteria, HACCP and cGMPs compliance prior to release and are properly controlled for audit readiness
Batching Record Review
Performs training to site team on standards and compliance activities
Other support activities as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, Engineering or Bachelor's degree in an alternative discipline with 1+ years functional quality experience
Working knowledge of business process systems such as: Microsoft Office, and Google Productivity Suite
Ability to work irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, or holidays supporting startup as needed or required
Working knowledge of GMPs
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Preferred
1+ years of experience in a Quality related field
1+ years manufacturing environment or prior internship experience
Working knowledge of Food Safety and FDA regulations
HACCP Certification
Certified Auditor
SAP experience
Experience using SPC, Minitab, or other statistical tools
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents - Start on Day 1
Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost
3 weeks Paid Vacation
40 hours of PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match
Tuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per year
Employee Assistance Program
Access to discounted Company products
Company
Hill's Pet Nutrition
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-12-03
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