Micro Lab Supervisor

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#170498 - Cali Valle del Cauca Colombia

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 valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

About the role:

Lead a high-performing Microbiology Lab team to ensure product safety compliance and operational excellence. Youll own the Micro Control Plan elevate data integrity and drive continuous improvement across the plant.

What youll do:

• Lead and develop the Microlab team; manage resources training and scheduling.

• Own the Micro Control Plan: risk assessments sampling plans and annual environmental reporting.

• Analyze and report microbiological results for finished goods raw materials water surfaces in-process bulk and environmental samples (traditional and rapid methods).

• Ensure data integrity second-level reviews and audit readiness (records logbooks traceability).

• Maintain and improve SOPs and validation documents (eMOC DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ work instructions).

• Create and manage nonconformances in SAP/LIMS; report OOS/alerts/actions across water WIP environment and surfaces.

• Deliver training on Micro Awareness Cleaning & Sanitation and GMP to lab and plant teams.

• Support supplier audits and plant initiatives; lead CI projects (RCA/CAPA) and special programs.

• Implement and sustain LIMS audit trails and system backups.

• Optimize operating supplies and lab costs while meeting safety and health requirements.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Microbiology Bacteriology or related field.

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role within CPG or a regulated manufacturing environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• People leadership experience.

• Intermediate English.

• Familiarity with CI tools (RCA/CAPA) and programs such as ECOLAB CHARM and related plant systems.

• Strong knowledge of microbiological methods and quality systems; comfortable with risk assessment and environmental monitoring.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping 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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