Specialist - Plant Hygiene-NL Quality Control SG&A

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Job Title: Plant Hygiene Specialist Reports To: QA and Compliance Manager Job category: Individual contributor ☒ Management ☐ Division: Scented & Living Solutions Department: Quality Location: Manitowoc, WI

Description / Scope / Mission The purpose of this position is to identify, reduce/eliminate, and maintain microbial risk within the plant to an acceptable level, in line with the customer expectations and the regulatory requirements (FDA cGMP, BRCGS Consumer Products standard, ISO9001 standard). The scope of this position pertains to any/all areas within the plant, as well as those that may originate outside the plant (i.e., via suppliers), that add microbial risk to the manufacturing processes, and ultimately, the business.

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities 1. Develop and keep up to date the Hygiene Program for the plant, according to any applicable regulatory requirements, ensuring its effective implementation to minimize the microbial risks. 2. Support the development and update of Preventative Maintenance plans for manufacturing equipment, based on Microbial Risk Assessments. 3. Coordinate the development and update of effective and efficient Cleaning & Sanitizing processes and procedures for manufacturing equipment, supporting their execution. 4. Coordinate the validation of Cleaning & Sanitizing procedures. 5. Lead the Environmental Monitoring program to ensure the respective areas of the plant maintain allowable cleanliness. 6. Train/mentor manufacturing staff on the correct procedures for cleaning & sanitizing, to ensure consistent execution. Conduct microbial awareness and aseptic technique training to required occupations, to drive awareness/accountability on the possibility of micro contamination. 7. Conduct periodic audits of the manufacturing areas to identify microbial risk areas; analyze audit data and prepare corrective action plans to reduce microbial risk. 8. Maintain, audit, and update the Master Cleaning Schedule of all departments (as needed) to reduce microbial risk. 9. Actively collaborate in the Out-of-Specification (OOS) Investigations as they pertain to microbial data, contributing to Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Plan development.

MARGINAL JOB DUTIES: 1. Provide support for external audits (customer, regulatory). 2. Work with customers to implement Cleaning & Sanitizing procedures, to ensure both parties are in alignment. 3. Support he identification of critical control points (CPPs) and implement effective sampling plans for routine production. 4. Assist with assigned sections of Annual Product Reviews. 5. Conduct Document Reviews, as assigned. 6. Perform other duties as required/requested by the QA & Compliance Manager.

Education / Certification / Qualifications / Experience • BS degree in Microbiology preferred, but other related life sciences may be acceptable based on review/experience. • At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing; preferably in chemical (regulated products: pharma, OTC, cosmetics, medical devices, etc.) or food industries. • At least 2 years of experience relating to cleaning and sanitizing of manufacturing equipment; knowledgeable in clean/sanitary design, as well as the principles of cleaning and sanitizing. • Experience with ISO 9001, BRCGS (or other GFSI scheme), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and USP standards/requirements preferred.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: • None. However, candidates with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma are preferred.

Specific Knowledge: (Technical/Product, Organizational and Interpersonal)

• Stand; use hands to handle or touch; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; smell up to 1/3 of the time. Walk and sit 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.Talk or hear 2/3 and more of the time.Up to 10 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.Up to 25 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time. • Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors). • Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED: • Computer to be used 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PPE REQUIRED: • Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; exposure to fumes or airborne particles; exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; and work/job related travel up to 1/3 of the time. • Exposure to moderate noise. • Safety glasses required. • Occasional use of lab coat.

***The reports are in place and ready to go, but we do not have enough people to do it. ***This will report to Travis Sikowski or the Validation Engineer***

There are 23 people in the Quality department

This position will be responsible for… • Taking swabs of the machines, floor, water, and air • Go to the lab for analysis & charting the results • Looking at action & take corrective action • Maintenance, audit & Update the Master Cleaning Schedule of all departments

Candidates are qualified if they have the following experience….. Microbiology backgroundWorks in a cubicleIf they have any kind of food backgroundBS degree in Microbiology preferred, or other related life sciences maybe acceptable. • At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing preferably in chemical (Regulated production, such as pharma, OTC, cosmetics, medical decides, etc.) or food industries. • At least 2 years of experience related to cleaning and sanitize manufacturing equipment. • Knowledge of clean/sanitary design as well as principles of cleaning and sanitizing • Experience with ISO 9001, BRCGS (or other GFSI scheme), Good Laboratory Practices (GLCs), current good manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and USP Standards/requirements preferred. Candidates with lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma are preferredPCQI – “Preventative Controls Qualified Individual” – Ensures the safety of food preparation by inspecting food or preparation facilities for safe practice to minimize the spread of food-borne illnesses. This person will be working with critical control point with microbiologySQF – “Safe Quality Food” – This program is a rigorous and credible food safety and quality problem that is recognized by retailers…..This is equal to BRC audit but more stricter.

To WEED out candidates….. • Ask them….What is a good environment program consist of? • Ask them…..Do you think every problem needs to be addressed? • Correct answer is NO. Focus on the bigger issues that are way out of spec. and not worry about the ones that are slightly out of spec. • Ask them…..How do you prioritize your findings? • Ask them…..Have you thought about what your future in quality looks like, does it involve becoming a QA Manager?

Candidates must be….. • Okay with being told no • Pick your battles • Need to have hard skin with getting push back from internals • Do not take things to heart – leaving out emotions when it comes to doing your job

Hours….. • The core hours would be during the day but also being flexible to work with all shifts and collect data.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.