Plant Hygienist

Information about #32830 Plant Hygienist Work Location: this role works from our manufacturing and distribution facility in Wooster, Ohio 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. Role Objective Prevent contamination risks to OTC drug and cosmetic products through hygienic design, cleaning and sanitization effectiveness, contamination investigations, and risk-based manufacturing controls. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Contamination Control - Lead investigations of particulate, foreign material, plant debris, and microbiological contamination events - Identify contamination pathways and drive sustainable CAPA Risk Assessment & Continuous Improvement - Perform risk assessments (FMEA/HACCP) on manufacturing processes, equipment, suppliers, cleaning failures, and facility changes - Recommend engineering, procedural, and supplier corrective actions Plant Cleanliness & Auditing - Establish site cleanliness standards, performance metrics and conduct routine audits of operations Hygienic Design & Cleanability - Assess new and existing equipment and facility design for contamination risks - Review pipe velocities, drainability, dead legs, cleanability, and CIP/COP effectiveness Cleaning & Sanitization Assessment - Evaluate cleaning and sanitization procedures for effectiveness and GMP compliance - Review cleaning validation/verification strategies, swab locations, acceptance criteria, and inspection methods Supplier & Material Risk Management - Assess contamination risks from raw materials, packaging, components, and contract manufacturers - Support supplier audits and corrective action programs Cross-Functional Influence & Technical Leadership - 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 Education and Experience Required: - 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 Preferred Experience: - Hygienic equipment design - Supplier quality - FDA inspection Supervision/Coordination This role does not have direct reports; however, it