Operations Compliance Specialist

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.
Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.
Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

About the role

The Operations Compliance Specialist serves as the compliance expert within the Operations department. This role is responsible for identifying, resolving, and improving safety and quality compliance issues, as well as driving continuous improvement in these areas. The position also ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and safety practices across operations.

Role Responsibilities

Compliance and Quality Management:

• Investigate and resolve production issues, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.

• Own and manage compliance records, including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and events.

• Ensure compliance with SOPs, cGMP, regulatory standards, and safety protocols.

• Oversee quality self-inspections, develop inspection schedules, and train resources to conduct them effectively.

• Conduct regular compliance audits and process confirmations in assigned areas.

• Monitor and direct deviation teams to meet system requirements and continuously improve deviation processes.

Technical Process Support:

• Provide expertise in the scale-up and transfer of new products or processes, ensuring alignment with operational and environmental factors.

• Perform reviews of protocols, risk assessments, and compliance records, ensuring thorough documentation and adherence to standards.

Operational Excellence:

• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, safety, and cycle time.

• Ensure timely completion of deviations and implement necessary improvements to the deviation system.

EHS Responsibilities– All Associates

• Know, understand, and comply with all Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) guidelines. Report unsafe conditions, all injuries, illnesses, and hazardous materials releases. Wear personal protective equipment, attend EHS training programs, and follow all safe work procedures.

Quality Responsibilities– All Associates

• Adhere to all Quality Compliance standards (Data Integrity, QA, QC, etc.) including QMS policy and regulatory requirements.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of a HS Diploma or GED is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of related experience (technical and/or deviation writing in a manufacturing environment, or other relevant experience) is required.
• Experience managing compliance related projects
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Packaging experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cGMPs, SOPs, OSHA/FDA/EMEA regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and the ability to influence others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and inventory control software (SAP).
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements and experience in FDA-regulated environments.

• Demonstrated project management skills and experience with quality initiatives, including validation protocols, deviation reports, and root cause analysis.

Location – this role is based in: St Louis, MO.  This is not a remote opportunity.

Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.  This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave.  On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family.  We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.

 Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.
During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. 
The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

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