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# 161526 - Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

About Us

Would you like to be part of a team that is building a future to smile about? What about having the opportunity to collaborate with teams across the world, full of stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions?

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!

Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. We, at Colgate, take immense pride in our brand which fuels our workplace to encourage innovative thinking, champion experimentation, promote authenticity and thus contribute to our enduring success.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day !

Job Purpose:

Position is responsible for Quality Control Program. He will work in the Analytical/Chemical lab & will ensure Input material, WIP & Finished goods are sampled, tested & approved timely and in compliance to CP Standards/guidelines & applicable local regulatory requirements. He is also responsible for qualification & maintenance of lab equipment. He will drive continuous improvement in the areas of Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good laboratory Practices & EOHS.

Job Context:

• TL quality has to follow and ensure compliance for physical and chemical sampling/ testing program for Raw materials, Work-in-process (WIP) & Finished products at the facility based on Quality Standard expectations & local regulatory requirements.

• Ensures Lab equipment/instruments Qualification (DQ,IQ,OQ,PQ), Calibration Verification & Maintenance Program as per the defined procedures & protocols. Understands equipment Basic Operation & performance evaluation & assists in equipment breakdowns & trouble shooting.

• Understands Hazards associated with Lab Equipment, Lab Chemicals, Lab Operations.

• Implements effective & efficient lab safety program. Partners with site EOHS program & drives key aspects of Site EOHS program applicable to laboratories.

• Participates in Internal audits and External audits (Contract manufacturers and Labs, Suppliers, etc.) Functions as part of the Plant GMP and Quality Team.

• The Team Leader is an effective and valuable member of the Management team to ensure delivery of business results in his area. This position requires having high degree of interface with Making, Finishing and Materials.

• Drive continuous improvement using Data Analytics tools.

Key Accountabilities:

Ensuring RP/PM Quality , WIP & FG :

• To follow physical and chemical sampling and testing program for raw materials, work-in-process (WIP) & finished products at the facility.

• This must be in compliance to QS 024 and local regulatory requirements.

• Timely testing and release of RM/WIP/FG to support plant KPIs of AU & UPDT

Ensure use of corporate lab methods, IQ/OQ/PQ of Lab equipments, Calibration Documentation :

• Ensures all testing is performed according to corporate methods, laboratory requirements, applicable regulatory requirements, and policy.

• Maintain laboratory quality assurance system that covers analyst qualification as well as equipment IQ/OQ/PQ, calibration, maintenance and use of analytical reference standards.

• Ensures that the reporting of data and maintenance of records is documented. Also, that the interpretation of the data is correct and that the results are effectively communicated to appropriate individuals including management.

• Participates in internal audits and external audits (contract manufacturers and labs, suppliers, etc.) Functions as part of the Plant GMP and Quality Team.

Continuous improvements :

• Integrates and applies CI tools to drive KPI improvements

• Exploits data and information to identify and measure potential improvements

FP&R & EOHS

• Understanding the technical requirements of EOHS, Product Safety, Regulatory, and Quality and Microbiology in factories, laboratories, and research facilities.

• Takes corrective actions in a timely manner to mitigate potential EOHS or Quality incidents

• Abides by facility safety and GMP requirements and sets the example

• Proactive in self-assessing against corporate EOHS and Quality standards and governmental regulations

• Follow FP&R laid down standards applicable to area.

Compliances :

Adherence to policies & procedures of the company, production processes and systems/SOP’s & regulatory requirements.

Cost Reduction :

Identify, recommend and implement manufacturing cost reduction program, execute new technology in the area.

Communication :

Coaching & Feedback, DBS

Experience: Minimum of 3-4 years of laboratory experience in a regulated environment, having good skills on analytical instruments HPLC, GC, AAS, FTIR, UV-VIS spectrophotometer, NIR, NMR, pH meter etc.

Adequate communication & presentation skills required.

Qualification: Master degree in Chemistry.

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Our Commitment to Sustainability

With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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