Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  Team Leader - Analytical
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  4/9/26
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #172488 - Goa, Goa, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.
 

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose :

Owning the integrity of our brand’s physical presence, you will lead the Packaging Laboratory activities to ensure every material meets our rigorous global quality and safety standards. Developing deep expertise in packaging technology and transfer, you will be the final line of defense in preventing non-conforming materials from reaching production. In this role, you will not only manage a technical facility but also mentor and grow a high-performing team using FEED principles to drive excellence

 

Responsibilities :

  • Lead and Implement Standards: Take full ownership of Quality Standard #25 for packaging testing and developing comprehensive laboratory programs for all incoming materials.

  • Ensure Operational Excellence: Manage the full lifecycle of laboratory equipment, including Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), calibration, and maintenance of master data.

  • Drive Quality Control & Compliance: Perform quality control on incoming packaging, raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and coordinate with suppliers to secure timely CAPAs.

  • Manage Technology & Change: Coordinate technology transfer processes for new or modified packaging and lead laboratory investigations using Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

  • People Leadership: Coach and develop the skills of packaging laboratory personnel, ensuring a culture of safety (EOHS) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).



Required  Qualifications :

  • Education: A Bachelor’s degree (BSc) or Master’s degree (MSc) in Packaging, Engineering, or Quality.

  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Quality, Production, or a related technical field.

  • Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in laboratory testing methods, equipment qualification, and the ability to interpret technical release specifications.

  • Documentation Skills: Ability to manage SOP reviews and checklists within a Document Management System (DMS)

 

Preferred Qualifications :

  • CPG Experience: Previous experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods industry is highly preferred.

  • Advanced Technical Skills: Specialized knowledge in Packaging Technology Transfer and conducting supplier audits.

  • Soft Skills: Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, with a focus on collaborative problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.

 

 

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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.

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