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120000315:
Manager Food Safety and
Microbiology – Topeka, KS Description
Hill's Pet Nutrition is a
$2.2 billion, global division of Colgate-Palmolive and the maker of Science
Diet® and Prescription Diet® brand pet foods. Our mission is to help enrich
and lengthen the special relationship between people and their pets by providing
the best, leading-edge pet nutrition technology, products and expertise to
pet owners, veterinary professionals and other key pet professionals
worldwide. Our company is a globally-recognized Best Place to Work. We invite
applications for the position of Manager
Food Safety and Microbiology, located at our Corporate office
in Topeka, Kansas. The Manager Food Safety and Microbiology is responsible
for managing the overall Food Safety integrity and programs for all Hill's
products. This includes full HACCP and Corporate Microbiology Program
development, staffing and maintenance. Core
Responsibilities: The Manager Food
Safety and Microbiology will define and establish the Hill's Food Safety and
Microbiology system, oversee development of Plant Food Safety and Micro
programs, and ensure compliance to Corporate guidelines for Food Safety. ·
Ensures all corporate microbiological lab and personnel
requirements are met Standards review and assessment: o
Standards review and assessment o
Standards compliance o
KPI compliance o
Performance evaluations and personnel development o
Professional development plan to ensure understanding
of latest regulations, industry trends and requirements. ·
Accountable for all plant micro testing - according to
corporate methods and policy and adheres to good microbiological practices. ·
Accountable for the reporting and documentation of data
and maintenance of records. Also, ensure that interpretation of the data is
correct and that the results are effectively communicated to supervising
individuals and corrective actions are adequately documented and executed. ·
Provide guidance to Product Development on
microbiological risk, troubleshooting and technical research projects. ·
Provide guidance on raw material micro susceptibility
and required information on methods and specifications. ·
Oversee and direct the implementation of a corporate
HACCP program to be applied at all Hill's facilities worldwide. ·
Direct and lead corporate microbiological training
programs (to include such topics as Micro-awareness training, HACCP, GMP's,
etc.) ·
Participate in internal audits (including microbiology
laboratory) and external audits (contract manufacturers & labs,
suppliers, etc.) Function as part of the Divisional Quality Team. ·
In partnership with Science and Technology, responsible
for the collaboration and development of micro robustness standards in new
and existing products as well as provide technical assistance in related
research projects. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: ·
Master degree in Microbiology or Food Microbiology. ·
10 years of experience in Food Safety. This experience
should include working in both laboratory and plant environments with
exposure to micro control programs. Preferred
Qualifications: ·
Ph.D degree in
Microbiology or Food Microbiology ·
Functional knowledge and understanding of plant QA
testing (contamination checks, preservative effectiveness, identification
systems) and strong background in manufacturing Quality and Food Safety is a
definite plus. ·
Minimum 5 years supervisory experience ·
HACCP certified. Hill's offers all employees: ·
Highly competitive pay ·
Great employee, domestic partner, and family benefits
that start the first day of employment (medical/dental/vision) ·
Short-term and long-term disability ·
Life Insurance ·
Retirement Income Program/Savings & Investment Plan
with company contributions and matching ·
Healthcare and dependant care
reimbursement accounts ·
Annual tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 ·
14 paid holidays ·
Annual paid vacation ·
Discounts on pet insurance ·
On-going training ·
Opportunities for advancement ·
Highly professional, ethical, drug free environment At
Colgate-Palmolive/Hill's Pet Nutrition, we care about people. Attracting,
developing and retaining exceptional talent are key global priorities. We
proudly offer global career opportunities and a world-class People
Development Program including mentoring, training
and work/life balance programs that ensure all employees have access to
professional and personal development opportunities. We continuously strive
to become a great place to work. Organization
: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. Function
: Research & Development Primary Location
: US-KS-Topeka Number of Openings
: 1 Job Type
: Experienced Job Level
: Manager Schedule
: Full-time Shift
: Day Job Overtime Status
: Exempt Travel
: Yes, 10% of the time Company Car
: No Relocation Eligible
: Yes Posting End Date: Ongoing Company Statement
Colgate-Palmolive is a
leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care,
Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in
over 200 countries and territories around the world under such
internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex,
Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well
as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.For
more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company's web
site at http://www.colgate.com and http://www.hillspet.com. Equal Opportunity
Employer
Colgate-Palmolive Company
is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of
Colgate-Palmolive Company to provide employment opportunities, as well as
administer all terms and conditions of employment, to all qualified persons
on an equal basis. The company prohibits discrimination against any employee
or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by law. |
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