Plant Quality and Hygiene Manager

Responsibilities

• Drive quality strategy and objectives for the Consumer Brands business unit using appropriate reporting tools.
• Lead Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Risk Assessments, developing corrective actions based on incident investigations.
• Manage the quality control laboratory and team, including reporting, trending, and analysis of microbiological results.
• Monitor quality KPIs and report monthly on status and trends.
• Maintain training materials and instruct associates in microbiology procedures and hygiene processes.
• Oversee pest control processes and documentation.
• Manage customer and supplier complaints, actively monitoring supplier quality issues.
• Support global audit management, including internal, hygiene, and external certification audits.
• Verify and validate hygienic design requirements for new plant systems and equipment.
• Interface with R&D on new innovations, trials, and analytical method development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, biology, microbiology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial microbiology field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hygienic manufacturing processes.
• Experience with equipment design to assist in troubleshooting plant hygiene issues.
• Strong influential leadership and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
• Experience managing microbial laboratories.
• Proficiency in identifying microorganisms using traditional and automated technology.
• Knowledge of chemistry and the ability to carry out relevant departmental test methods.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing plans starting on day 1.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off (sick, vacation, holiday, volunteer) and flexible/hybrid work policies.
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan, annual performance bonus, and student loan reimbursement.
• Family Support: 12-week gender-neutral parental leave, fertility support, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement.
• Career Growth: Access to international growth opportunities and extensive skills development courses.

About the Company

Henkel is a global leader in both industrial and consumer businesses, driven by the purpose "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations." Our portfolio includes world-renowned brands across laundry, home care, hair care, and adhesive technologies. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and creating a workplace where employees can make a lasting impact.