Quality Systems Coordinator

No Relocation Assistance Offered

# 92942 - Topeka, Kansas, United States

About Colgate-Palmolive / Hill's Pet Nutrition: 

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions!

If this is how you see your career, Colgate & Hill’s Pet Nutrition is the place to be!

Our diligent household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champion’s experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has given to our enduring success.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

The Experience: 

In today’s dynamic, it is an exciting time to be a part of the Quality department at Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

What role will you play as a member of the Hill’s Quality's team?

The role of a Quality Systems Coordinator is to execute strategies and objectives to ensure the achievement of the Quality Department’s goals. Specifically, the role will assist in coordinating daily operational functions in the areas of food safety and quality by focusing on follow through action closures. This role will require a focus on continuous improvement processes and implementation of best practices to ensure that the needs of the customer and the consumer are achieved on an ongoing basis.

Who are you…

You are an architect.-

• Coordinate SAP Nonconformance monitoring system (SAP notification creation, assignment, and forward actions plans).


• Assist in identifying quality gaps which need correction or improvement for key Quality systems including but not limited to Product Conformance, Raw Material & Product Traceability, Receiving, Storage, & Handling, Non-Conformance SAP system, and Internal / External Audits.


• Conducts daily disposition and product release against the quality standards. The role also track sand monitors the product hold process.


• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation of site quarantine area for all quality / food safety holds of finished product / raw material. Includes on-site inspection of storage trailers, maintaining reconciliation documentation and files, and possible inspection and verification of destruction of material at Hill’s site or when performed at 3rd party location.


• Maintains proficiency in SAP for consumption transaction maintaining traceability of finished product, raw material, and packaging material at Hill’s facility and to distribution system as allowed.


• Establishes a cross-functional partnership with other departments and functional areas to provide support for ensuring the achievement of the Quality department’s goals.


• Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EOHS requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree


• Knowledge of GMP’s


• Technical writing proficiency, excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Working knowledge of business process systems such as: Microsoft or Google


• Ability to provide support on all shifts, including nights and weekends as needed


• Previous SAP experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical areas of: Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or Microbiology.


• At least 1 year of quality department work experience in a food manufacturing environment.


• Previous auditing experience working with American Institute of Baking (AIB), Food and Drug


• Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), & Safe Quality Food (SQF)


• FSPCA Preventative Controls for Animal Food Certification (PCQI), knowledge of HACCP & SPC

Expected areas of skills:

• Advanced computer application experience in SAP, OPERA, Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint, &


• MES, Google business processes


• In-depth knowledge of cGMPs, Quality Standards, FSMA Preventative Controls, HACCP, & SQF


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to develop and express ideas


• Documentation skills

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

Are you interested in working for Hill's Pet Nutrition? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Work that matters, fueled by passion for pets!  At Hill’s we have a purpose.  Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills' mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. 

HILL'S® Prescription Diet® therapeutic pet foods, HILL'S® Science Diet® and HILL'S® Ideal Balance™ wellness pet foods are sold worldwide. Hill’s is a division of Colgate-Palmolive, a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, with sales of products in more than 200 countries.  To learn more about Hill's and Colgate, please visit http://www.hillspet.com and http://www.colgatepalmolive.com, or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.