Team Leader Analytical

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

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose :

Owning the integrity of our brands 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 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 Bachelors degree (BSc) or Masters 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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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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