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 recognised 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 programmes 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:  Senior Supervisor, Micro
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  16/06/2026
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #174107 - 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.
 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • 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.

 

EXPERIENCE:

  • 3-5 Years of Consumer Goods Industry Experience 
  • 3-5 Years of Functional Experience
  • Position Specific Requirement, if any: 5 Years of Manufacturing Experience 


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, 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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