Director, US Quality Operations
Colgate-PalmoliveTopeka, Kansas, United States
Posted April 14, 2026
156000 - 220000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Colgate-Palmolive is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries, specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition.
Job Description
A Director, Regional Quality Operations is responsible for leading the execution and continuous improvement of Corporate Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs at designated U.S. manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with Hill’s/Colgate Quality Standards, and driving operational excellence and continuous improvement for product quality across manufacturing sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific or related field.
- 10+ years experience in quality, manufacturing, regulatory, or food safety within the food or pet food industry.
- 7+ years experience managing teams across various disciplines.
- Thorough understanding of regulatory environment in the region (FDA and USDA).
- Ability to leverage data analytics and drive business outcomes.
- Extensive understanding of plant process systems, quality and food safety programs and controls.
- Comprehensive understanding and ability to execute audit schemes (GFSI, SQF, ISO, etc).
- Experience with Thermal Processing, Microbiology, and FSVP.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance
- Paid parental leave, disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
- 15 vacation/PTO days, 13 paid holidays, paid sick leave
- Discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives