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Your role at Clorox:

The Process Department Manager will oversee the 24/7 operation of the processing area in the Clorox Wipes Factory, acting as both an operations leader and a technical project manager. This hybrid role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can drive day-to-day operational excellence while applying technical expertise to lead capital and process improvement projects. By ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality processing, this manager will meet daily production goals and maintain the highest standards of sanitization, product quality, and equipment reliability. This leader will partner with Quality teams to develop and maintain rigorous standards on cleaning, sanitization, and batching, ensuring products consistently meet specifications and enable smooth product delivery to the packaging lines.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee daily operations within the processing area, ensuring adherence to production schedules, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Act as a hybrid leader who manages both the operational team and technical processes, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to maintain 24/7 coverage and meet production targets.
• Own and lead process improvement and capital investment projects, leveraging technical knowledge to enhance equipment reliability, processing efficiency, and production throughput.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, enhance system productivity, and support factory sustainability goals through technical innovations and data-driven improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with business objectives, balancing operational needs with technical improvements.
• Partner closely with Quality teams to establish, document, and maintain strict cleaning and sanitization standards in line with regulatory and Clorox guidelines.
• Develop and uphold batching standards to guarantee all products meet Clorox’s quality specifications, minimizing line stoppages or production delays due to processing issues.
• Continuously monitor and adjust processes to optimize quality and product consistency.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement across all aspects of processing operations.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts to resolve quality or efficiency issues, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
• Implement and monitor KPIs to track departmental performance, proactively addressing any gaps and using technical insights to improve outcomes

Team Development & Safety:

• Foster an environment focused on safety, adherence to all regulatory requirements, and maintaining a zero-incident culture.
• Lead and develop the processing team, providing ongoing training and development opportunities that build technical skills and promote career growth.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards.

What we look for:

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in manufacturing, ideally within a process-driven environment.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven project management experience, with technical acumen to lead and execute capital and process improvement projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance practices, particularly around cleaning, sanitization, and product batching standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams.
• Flexibility to manage a 24/7 operational area, ensuring all shifts meet processing goals and standards.

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Workplace type:

Onsite

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $88,700 - $165,900

–Zone B: $81,300 - $152,100

–Zone C: $73,900 - $138,300

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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