Team Leader, QA

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Job Number #165474 - Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, 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.
 

Job Purpose:

Position is responsible for the Quality Control Program. Team Lead 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 & FP&R.   

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 an 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 collaborate 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 critical metrics 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 detailed.  Also, that the interpretation of the data is accurate 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 critical metric 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 a manufacturing cost reduction program, and implement new technology in the area.

Communication

• Mentoring & Feedback,  DBS

Competencies Required

Functional Competencies

• Product Safety, Regulatory and Quality (Quality Orientation)

  
  

• Innovation 

  
  

• Manufacturing Management (Safety Awareness)

  
  

Leadership Competencies

• Effective Execution (Driving Execution)

  
  

• Planning/Priority Setting (Leading Work)

  
  

• Self - Awareness / Personal Impact (Continuous Learning)

  
  

What you will need..

• Minimum of 7 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 of Master degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry.

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.

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