Plant Hygienist

Gojo•Wooster, OH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Prevent contamination risks to OTC drug and cosmetic products through hygienic design, cleaning and sanitization effectiveness, contamination investigations, and risk-based manufacturing controls. For more than 80 years, our company has been powered by people who are energized by helping the world experience greater health and well-being. The positive impact of our PURELL® hand and surface hygiene solutions is driven by our global community of highly collaborative and talented team members who love to learn, innovate, care for each other, and deliver our Purpose of Saving Lives and Making Life Better. We look for people who are inclusive, results driven, customer-focused, and passionate about impacting the health and well-being of people, businesses, and communities around the world. If this inspires you, please join us at Clorox Purell.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in one of the following technical fields (i.e. engineering, biology, chemistry, toxicology, pharma, food science)
Minimum ten (10) years of manufacturing company (preferred FDA-regulated) OTC drug, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, or medical device experience
Direct contamination investigation experience

Nice To Haves

Hygienic equipment design
Supplier quality
FDA inspection
Supervision/Coordination

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