Hill's Pet Nutrition
Food Safety/Compliance Team Leader
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Orangeburg, South Carolina, us, 29117
Food Safety/Compliance Team Leader
Hill's Pet Nutrition
– Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
Job Number #168824
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Responsibilities
Leading Food Safety & Compliance Programs: Drive the effective implementation and continuous improvement of the plant's food safety and compliance programs, including HACCP, cGMP, and FSMA. This includes ensuring robust validation and calibration practices.
Ensuring Documentation Excellence: Manage comprehensive documentation control, ensuring all records, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality system documents meet stringent internal, regulatory, and Global Quality Standards.
Managing Audits & Inspections: Lead and coordinate all internal, customer, and external audits (e.g., FDA, USDA, AIB, State) and regulatory inspections, serving as a key point of contact.
Overseeing Sanitation & Environmental Monitoring: Direct internal auditing activities and environmental monitoring programs (swabbing/testing), and ensure the highest level of compliance for all sanitation and cleaning programs.
Investigating Non-Conformances: Conduct thorough investigations into all food safety, compliance, and quality non-conformance incidents, utilizing the CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) process to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
Facilitating Product & Process Changes: Play a key role in product release and validate testing and documentation for all process changes that impact product compliance and safety.
Driving Customer Complaint Resolution: Supervise the management of customer complaints related to quality and food safety, driving effective corrective actions and site-level business improvements.
Ensuring Regulatory Adherence for Change: Guarantee robust Management of Change (MOC) processes are followed, aligning with all regulatory requirements for the site's product portfolio.
Delivering Quality Training: Develop and deliver engaging food safety and quality training to plant personnel, including new hires and training on new processes or equipment.
Collaborating on Sanitary Design: Partner with the Engineering team on sanitary equipment design and introduce process improvements to enhance regulatory and food safety compliance.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a closely related scientific field
3+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, with at least 1+ years specifically in a food safety, compliance, or quality leadership role within the food or pet nutrition industry
Proven experience with cleaning and sanitation programs, HACCP, FSMA, and the CAPA process
Direct experience leading and coordinating internal and external audits
Prior supervisory experience, demonstrating the ability to guide and mentor
Knowledge of FDA regulations
Experience in managing regulatory inspections
Preferred Qualifications
PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual), HACCP, SQF/ISO 22000 and/or cGMP certifications
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Quality Management Systems, SAP, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office
Microbiology background
2+ years supervisory experience
Strong experience with Lean Six Sigma or Statistical Process Control methodologies
Ability to collaborate effectively with regulatory agencies, customers, or other external parties
Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $115,000.00 – $125,000.00 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. Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.
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.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
Apply Today If you are a driven and detail‑oriented professional with a passion for quality and food safety, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to provide the best nutrition for pets everywhere.
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– Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
Job Number #168824
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Responsibilities
Leading Food Safety & Compliance Programs: Drive the effective implementation and continuous improvement of the plant's food safety and compliance programs, including HACCP, cGMP, and FSMA. This includes ensuring robust validation and calibration practices.
Ensuring Documentation Excellence: Manage comprehensive documentation control, ensuring all records, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality system documents meet stringent internal, regulatory, and Global Quality Standards.
Managing Audits & Inspections: Lead and coordinate all internal, customer, and external audits (e.g., FDA, USDA, AIB, State) and regulatory inspections, serving as a key point of contact.
Overseeing Sanitation & Environmental Monitoring: Direct internal auditing activities and environmental monitoring programs (swabbing/testing), and ensure the highest level of compliance for all sanitation and cleaning programs.
Investigating Non-Conformances: Conduct thorough investigations into all food safety, compliance, and quality non-conformance incidents, utilizing the CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) process to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
Facilitating Product & Process Changes: Play a key role in product release and validate testing and documentation for all process changes that impact product compliance and safety.
Driving Customer Complaint Resolution: Supervise the management of customer complaints related to quality and food safety, driving effective corrective actions and site-level business improvements.
Ensuring Regulatory Adherence for Change: Guarantee robust Management of Change (MOC) processes are followed, aligning with all regulatory requirements for the site's product portfolio.
Delivering Quality Training: Develop and deliver engaging food safety and quality training to plant personnel, including new hires and training on new processes or equipment.
Collaborating on Sanitary Design: Partner with the Engineering team on sanitary equipment design and introduce process improvements to enhance regulatory and food safety compliance.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a closely related scientific field
3+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, with at least 1+ years specifically in a food safety, compliance, or quality leadership role within the food or pet nutrition industry
Proven experience with cleaning and sanitation programs, HACCP, FSMA, and the CAPA process
Direct experience leading and coordinating internal and external audits
Prior supervisory experience, demonstrating the ability to guide and mentor
Knowledge of FDA regulations
Experience in managing regulatory inspections
Preferred Qualifications
PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual), HACCP, SQF/ISO 22000 and/or cGMP certifications
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Quality Management Systems, SAP, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office
Microbiology background
2+ years supervisory experience
Strong experience with Lean Six Sigma or Statistical Process Control methodologies
Ability to collaborate effectively with regulatory agencies, customers, or other external parties
Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $115,000.00 – $125,000.00 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. Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.
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.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
Apply Today If you are a driven and detail‑oriented professional with a passion for quality and food safety, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to provide the best nutrition for pets everywhere.
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