Plant Hygienist

Role Objective

Prevent contamination risks to OTC drug and cosmetic products through hygienic design, cleaning and sanitization effectiveness, contamination investigations, and risk-based manufacturing controls.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of particulate, foreign material, plant debris, and microbiological contamination events


• Identify contamination pathways and drive sustainable CAPA

• Perform risk assessments (FMEA/HACCP) on manufacturing processes, equipment, suppliers, cleaning failures, and facility changes


• Recommend engineering, procedural, and supplier corrective actions

• Establish site cleanliness standards, performance metrics and conduct routine audits of operations

• Assess new and existing equipment and facility design for contamination risks


• Review pipe velocities, drainability, dead legs, cleanability, and CIP/COP effectiveness

• Evaluate cleaning and sanitization procedures for effectiveness and GMP compliance


• Review cleaning validation/verification strategies, swab locations, acceptance criteria, and inspection methods

• Assess contamination risks from raw materials, packaging, components, and contract manufacturers


• Support supplier audits and corrective action programs

• Influence manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, quality, sanitation, and supplier partners to prioritize contamination control and hygienic design actions


• Provide subject matter expertise and practical recommendations that guide decision-making, risk reduction, and sustainable corrective actions


• Build alignment across teams by clearly communicating risks, connecting technical findings to business and compliance impacts, and driving accountability for follow-through


• Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts when contamination, cleaning effectiveness, or facility/equipment design concerns require coordinated action

Education and Experience

Supervision/Coordination

This role does not have direct reports; however, it requires the ability to provide technical leadership, build alignment, and influence cross-functional partners.

Role Type

Travel Requirements

Compensation & Benefits

The expected starting pay for this role is between 101,400.00 - 139,500.00 per year. Within this range, an offer will depend on factors such as level of experience and technical competencies relevant to this specific role, as well as internal equity considerations. In addition to base pay, all GOJO team members are bonus eligible. Click Here for a comprehensive list of benefits we offer including 401(k) match, parental leave, and onsite well-being care.