Job Title:  Senior Supervisor - Micro

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #165149 - Chonburi, Chonburi, Thailand

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

Senior Supervisor - Micro

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having 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 a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed 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.

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Supervisor - Micro to join our team!

What you will do

• Lead cross functional continuous improvement activities to drive site C&S implementation process following Colgate microbiology and C&S quality standards

• Develop and implement a microbiological sampling and testing program of water, raw materials, work-in- process (WIP), environmental samples & finished products at the facility. This plan must be based on QS023

• Review and report accurate and reliable micro test results for all tested materials i.e. raw material, water, WIP and FG

• Ensure all testing is performed according to Corporate methods and policy and adheres to good microbiological practices

• Ensures that the interpretation of data is correct and results are effectively communicated to appropriate individuals, including management

• Ensures that the appropriate microbiological resources, processes and methods are available to implement the site C&S program. Hygienic program & micro-related environmental control program for plant.Support Cleaning & Sanitization of all equipment both making & finishing

• In partnership with operations and engineering, develop and implement plant floor micro control programs based on C&S quality standard, Control Point Monitoring, Micro Susceptibility Index and Process Validation

• Train and develop the laboratory staff using the principles of Coaching and Feedbacks as well as the Competency Development Map for Microbiology

• Develop & Implement microbiology training for plant floor management and operators

• Participate in internal audits and external audits (contract manufacturers & labs, suppliers, etc.). Function as part of the plant GMP and Quality team

• Ensures that the interpretation of data is correct and results are effectively communicated to appropriate individuals, including management

• Ensures that the appropriate microbiological resources, processes and methods are available to implement the site C&S program

• In partnership with operations and engineering, develop and implement plant floor micro control programs based on C&S quality standard, Control Point Monitoring, Micro Susceptibility Index and Process Validation

• Understand, follow up and execute actions to meet requirements related to GMP, ISO, Regulatory and TGA standard/PICs (as per TGA product) , USFDA requirements

• Develop & implement microbiology training for plant floor management and operators

• Ensure Change control process validation is performed to comply with Standard and documented properly

• Participate in internal audits and external audits (contract manufacturers & labs, suppliers, etc.). Function as part of the plant GMP and Quality team

• Manages all aspects of all functional responsibilities under own department as per the approved policy

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Microbiology or related major

• At least 3 years Consumer Goods Industry Experience

• At least 3 years of industrial experience (Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Food, Consumer Products) with exposure to plant floors micro control programs

• At least 3 years Functional Experience

• At least 5 years Manufacturing Experience

• Computer, Communication skill, English, Supervision and GMP knowledge

• Self-awareness/Personal Impact

• Developing and Coaching People

• Teamwork and Collaboration

• Basic quality, Micro, EHS ie. ISO, GMP, Halal, TGA, USFDA, DQE, Statistical Process control, calibration, Risk Management, Change Control, Micro 101, Micro Awareness for Plant Floor Operators etc.

• Leadership / Management: Effective Supervisor Program, Performance Management (Setting objective work session, Coaching and Feedback, Having Effective Performance Review), Valuing Colgate People (VCP), Business Integrity.

• Cleaning and sanitization program

• Micro control program

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, colour, 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.

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