Documentation Specialist

Requisition ID 173700 – Posted – Quality – United States – South Carolina – Hodges – Colgate-Palmolive – Travel – up to 10% of time – On-site No relocation assistance offered. Job Number 173700 – Hodges, South Carolina, United States. Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name. Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all. Role Summary The Documentation Specialist will manage and organize all Quality Documentation that is required by Colgate-Palmolive (Greenwood, SC facility). This includes issuing, maintaining, controlling, and auditing documentation that is required for Quality and cGMP compliance. Batch Record Review and gathering documents required for product release is also a major role. Responsibilities Creates and maintains Plant Wide Standard Operating Procedures & associated forms and documents. Manages and updates document archives for Quality related documents according to company policy. Responsible for the review and maintenance of master batch records and associated documents used to support product releases. Performs daily releases of finished product batches to meet Positive Release Time KPI objectives. Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to drive timely releases. Coordinates with distribution centers to manage blocked inventory. Responsible for the creation and distribution of COAs for exports. Provides supporting documentation required for product registration in various countries. Conducts training as needed on various Quality topics and supports the maintenance of training documents. Participates in internal and external audits including mock recovery and recall exercises. Manages signature files and CV documentation for the site. Participates in on‑Shelf quality evaluations. Participates in projects to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. Previous experience in a Quality role. Technical writing proficiency. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organization skills and attention to detail. High level of proficiency with MS Word and Excel. Preferred Qualifications Experience with SAP. Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biology. Experience writing nonconformances, deviations, and CAPAs. Experience writing notes to file. Experience as an auditor. First‑hand experience participating in regulatory inspections. Experience in a manufacturing plant environment. Experience working in a cGMP environment.Experience reviewing product release documentation and final approval. Knowledge of regulatory requirements as outlined by FDA, Health Canada, and other regulatory agencies. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $70,000.00 – $87,500.00 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 include 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. Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. 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. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr