Manager, Product Quality

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Location:

Princeton, NJ. Work Model:
Hybrid (in-office 3 days per week).

Church & Dwight is seeking a Manager, Product Quality to join our Quality organization. This position will be located in Princeton, NJ and operates on a hybrid basis. Reporting to the Regional Business & Product Quality Head, this role is responsible for supporting the strategic direction, development, and execution of quality and compliance policies, processes, and programs for the business and supported brands.

The Manager, Product Quality works closely with senior leaders across Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Legal, Supply Chain, and R&D to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and appropriate risk management across the product lifecycle. This role also provides quality oversight of an R&D Technical Center that develops products for global commercialization and serves as the Management Representative for Home Office, as applicable.

• Support and execute quality and compliance strategy for the business and supported brands
• Ensure effective communication, escalation, and prioritization of quality and compliance issues
• Provide quality oversight for the R&D Technical Center, including review, approval, and release of new products and lifecycle changes
• Lead and support regulatory inspections, certification audits, and product realization compliance activities

• Contribute to the development and execution of quality policies, procedures, and metrics
• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare detailed reports for leadership
• Analyze data and present insights on the effectiveness of quality systems and business processes
• Support implementation and execution of quality policies across manufacturing sites
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy

• Influence cross-functional partners to drive quality improvements and compliance
• Lead and support strategic programs aligned with regulatory and company requirements
• Manage, coach, and develop team members, as applicable
• Promote collaboration and teamwork across organizational boundaries
• Demonstrate strong leadership presence, initiative, and business orientation

• Test, confirm, and improve processes to ensure compliance and control
• Monitor project progress, timelines, and budgets
• Identify and resolve issues efficiently to maintain stakeholder satisfaction
• Work cross-functionally to identify, communicate, and implement regulatory requirements
• Set quality requirements for suppliers and monitor compliance
• Oversee product development processes to identify and address deviations from quality standards
• Manage vendor and supplier communications, including sensitive and confidential discussions
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Demonstrate strong execution skills in a cross-functional environment
• Build effective internal and external partnerships
• Collaborate with product development, supply chain, and technology teams
• Communicate clearly and tailor messaging to diverse audiences and organizational levels

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field
• Typically 12+ years of technical experience with a demonstrated track record
• Minimum of 3 years of people management or supervisory experience
• Generalist…