Quality Operational Excellence Manager

Quality Operational Excellence Manager

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet and Science Diet. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food. Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods. We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life. A career at Hill's Pet Nutrition or 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.

The Manager, Global Quality Operational Excellence is responsible for championing, implementing, and overseeing Quality Operational Excellence initiatives across the Hill's global Quality, Technology and Supply Chain organizations, with a core focus on Right First Time (RFT) principles, preventive measures, predictive analytics, AI and innovative digital and automation solutions. This role drives solutions that support compliance with global quality standards and regulatory requirements and creates value for internal and external customers as well as the organization.

This role will lead efforts to integrate quality excellence initiatives across the Hill's global Quality, Technology and Supply Chain organizations, partnering with Quality, Safety, Operations, Logistics, Procurement, Engineering, and Technology teams to drive quality excellence projects. The role includes partnering with the Colgate Quality Excellence team, sharing best practices as well as aligning on Enterprise initiatives.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and drive the global implementation of Right First Time and continuous improvement projects to enhance quality across the Hill's Global Quality, Technology and Supply Chain organization
• Oversee development and implementation of Hill's Quality Automation, digitization and analytics strategy, including no-touch quality, predictive analytics and plant process control systems
• Collaborate with Global Technology and Supply Chain Innovation Acceleration team on new technology initiatives, site trials and project implementation
• Partner with Colgate Quality Excellence, sharing best practices as well as aligning on CP Enterprise initiatives
• Ensure timely reporting of Quality excellence metrics to senior leadership

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Preferred Qualifications :

Salary Range $155,000.00 - $165,000.00 USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles. Benefits : Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation / PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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.

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.