Senior Supervisor - Micro

Colgate-Palmolive (Chon Buri)

Chonburi, Thailand

Colgate-Palmolive is among the world’s most trusted and recognized brands, serving hundreds of millions of consumers across over 220 countries. A truly global company, we have a world of opportunities and experiences to offer. Every one of our employees plays an important role in ensuring we deliver the quality products consumers rely on to care for themselves and the ones they love. So we recognize that our success is driven by these talented and dedicated Colgate people around the world. And in turn we are dedicated to the success of our people, offering an array of resources to help expand their professional and personal horizons - from stimulating career opportunities and access to world-class training and leadership development programs, to wellness initiatives and opportunities to contribute to the communities where we live and work. We’re committed to helping our people get where they want to go. Explore the world of opportunities and experiences Colgate-Palmolive has to offer you.

About this position

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Supervisor - Micro to join our team at Colgate, where you can work in a global organization, continually learn, collaborate, and make impactful contributions.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement activities to drive site C&S implementation, adhering to Colgate microbiology and quality standards.
• Develop and implement microbiological sampling and testing programs for water, raw materials, WIP, environmental samples, and finished products, following QS023.
• Review and report accurate micro test results for all materials.
• Ensure testing compliance with corporate methods, policies, and good microbiological practices.
• Ensures that the appropriate microbiological resources, processes and methods are available to implement the site C&S program. Hygienic program & micro-related environmental control program for plant. Support Cleaning & Sanitization of all equipment both making & finishing.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to implement plant floor micro control programs, including Control Point Monitoring, Micro Susceptibility Index, and Process Validation.
• Train and develop laboratory staff and plant floor personnel in microbiology practices.
• Participate in internal and external audits, serving as part of the plant GMP and Quality team.
• Ensures that the interpretation of data is correct and results are effectively communicated to appropriate individuals, including management.
• Ensures that the appropriate microbiological resources, processes and methods are available to implement the site C&S program.
• Understand, follow up and execute actions to meet requirements related to GMP, ISO, Regulatory and TGA standard/PICs (as per TGA product), USFDA requirements.
• Ensure Change control process validation is performed to comply with Standard and documented properly.
• Participate in internal audits and external audits (contract manufacturers & labs, suppliers, etc.). Function as part of the plant GMP and Quality team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial experience (Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Food, Consumer Products) with exposure to plant floor micro control programs.
• At least 3 years of functional experience.
• Proficiency in computer skills, supervision, and GMP knowledge.
• Skills in developing and coaching staff.
• Knowledge in quality.