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This role requires a significant amount of travel—approximately 75% or more. That includes regular on‑site visits, client meetings, and occasional extended trips depending on business needs.

Your role at Clorox:

Are you an influencer, teacher, and coach ready to join a high performing team driving supply chain excellence? Do you enjoy working with the end-to-end supply chain to deliver results that are not believed to be possible? As part of the Clorox Operational Excellence team, you will be instrumental in coaching our leaders to deliver excellence in results and excellence in best practices. We believe in hiring top performers with a diverse range of backgrounds; all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Operations Excellence Coach provides the coaching and training required to guide Operations Excellence through the establishment and implementation of Lean principles across the BU Supply Chain.

This role is responsible for assessing and developing capabilities required to create sustainable improvement and set the desired pace of operations excellence execution. The role will also work with the Supply Chain functions and manufacturing site operations to ensure consistency and standardization of best practices and tools.

The work ranges from leading and facilitating key improvement work with BU leadership to coaching leaders across the end-to-end supply chain, including manufacturing sites.

In this role, you will:

People and Leadership

• Accountable for successful implementation of best practices and standard work, leading to desired supply chain performance outcomes across multiple business units and manufacturing sites
• Coach business unit leadership on Operations Excellence implementation of OPEX standards and best practices
• Coach site leadership on Operations Excellence implementation of strategic OPEX standards and best practices
• Identify and diagnose any barriers (capabilities, behaviors, resources) to successful implementation of best practices and expected performance, and partner with supply chain leadership and plant leadership to develop corrective plans; influencing, coaching, teaching, and routines
• Conduct process health checks, GEMBA, and learn from previous ways of working to enable pace of implementation and new change management routines
• Facilitate training and improvement activities with leadership and supply chain resources
• Connect business, division, and local imperatives to the Operations Excellence work within the supply chain and manufacturing sites
• Provide strong communication to the Operations Excellence team as well as analyze and review results
• Stay connected and updated on current local and market trends in order to support better positioning through Operations Excellence
• Participate in leadership pilot (learning/modeling) activities in key parts of the supply chain

Technical and Business

• Provide Reliability Engineering and Constraint management coaching
• Qualified in the key Leadership TRACCs – Leading & Managing Change, Loss and Waste Analysis, Project Governance, Problem Solving, Strategy Deployment, and Daily Management Systems
• Able to lead and facilitate standardized training.
• Able to execute and facilitate the standard Clorox Tiered Management System
• Able to coach and execute problem solving to drive key results.
• Able to develop Operations Excellence skills in others.
• Able to apply Operations Excellence to company processes.
• Able to use Operations Excellence tools and processes to make small to large scale improvements that is part of the key business strategy.
• Able to coach supply chain and manufacturing site leaders through the OPEX deployment roadmap
• Able to take the current best practices and standards to the next level
• Able to fully comprehend the assessments and plans for all operations teams (mfg, supply chain planning, procurement, logistics) and apply knowledge to coach/teach/facilitate/guide

What we look for:

• College 4-year degree – Supply Chain or Engineering preferred, but, equivalent experience is also considered
• 7+ years of demonstrated supply chain experience, including leadership roles, with at least 3 years in manufacturing
• Proven experience leading organizational change within a manufacturing environment
• Experience driving organizational change across other supply‑chain functions (e.g., Planning, Logistics, Global Strategic Sourcing)
• Demonstrated leadership and execution of improvement initiatives at multiple organizational levels
• Background in developing and delivering technical training programs
• Experience leading an organization operating within a TPM or Lean environment
• Skilled in coaching teams on TPM or Lean methodologies
• Experience implementing the TRACC continuous improvement methodology
• Strong communication and training capabilities, demonstrated through prior roles
• Ability to influence leaders to adopt and execute operational excellence best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively guide and motivate individuals to adopt new ways of working
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and execute multiple projects or activities concurrent
• Ability to maintain high contribution while traveling up to 75%

Workplace type:

Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH

The Associate Director, BU Technical Services (or Technical Services Leader (TSL)) provides strategic technical leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations aligned with business unit objectives. This role is accountable for technical strategy, capital planning, and continuous improvement initiatives while integrating digital technologies to improve performance, cost, gross margin and service. The TSL partners cross-functionally to solve complex technical challenges, develop technical talent, and drive sustainable business results.

In this role, you will:

• Lead BU technical strategy, product and process innovation (including product quality and services for internal and external manufacturers), capital planning, and execution of capital projects and technical programs aligned in alignment with BU and Supply Chain strategies.
• Provide people leadership for multi‑site technical teams, including talent development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, HSE, Planning, and Commercial teams to address complex technical and business priorities and challenges. Develop business case justifications while defining strategic plans and tactical scenarios to enhance supply chain performance, capabilities, and BU/enterprise initiatives.
• Accountable to drive performance outcomes through operational excellence, capital one-right way process, reliability, process improvement, risk assessment/management, external partners, and integration of digital manufacturing tools (Clorox Manufacturing System, Asset Management / Predictive Maintenance), and participation or BU representation in Technical Community of Practice Teams.
• This role interacts regularly with plant leadership, operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, HSE, R&D, (center) supply chain, risk management and commercial partners. The TSL also collaborates with corporate technical experts, digital teams, and external vendors to deliver technical solutions.
• The role has high influence across the Business Unit and multiple manufacturing sites. Influence is exercised through setting technical direction, prioritizing capital investments with BU strategy, shaping continuous improvement initiatives, and developing technical capability across the organization.
• Lead a team of 4-5 direct reports

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What we look for:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, engineering, or technical services roles, including leadership responsibility with manufacturing process experience managing increasing responsibility for large business and demonstrating a track record of success
• Experience leading multi‑site teams, managing engineering or technical teams, leveraging 3rd party engineering services, environmental permitting and other regulatory compliance, capital programs, and digital manufacturing initiatives desired.
• Manufacturing systems knowledge, capital project leadership, reliability engineering, continuous improvement, people leadership, and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans and tactical initiatives that enhance supply chain performance, capabilities, and BU/Enterprise objective
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop supply chain professionals, including establishing and executing effective performance management and development plans
• Deep expertise in manufacturing and engineering processes, methodologies, and industry-standard frameworks
• Strong working knowledge of maintenance strategies, spare parts management, and mechanical systems
• Proven ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders across all levels, from frontline teams to senior executives
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
• Clear and effective communicator, able to translate complex concepts into concise written and verbal messages for diverse audiences
• Demonstrated strength in structured problem solving and root cause analysis
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to assess and articulate the financial impact of supply chain decisions and risk tradeoffs • High degree of flexibility with the ability to prioritize and manage both planned and unplanned work
• Strong execution mindset with a track record of delivering complex initiatives on time, within budget, and aligned to business requirements
• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end business operations and supply chain interdependencies
• Intellectual curiosity demonstrated through continuous learning and awareness of external trends and best practices
• Leads with excellence by consistently modeling Clorox leadership behaviors and values
• Ability to work effectively in manufacturing environments, travel up to 25%, and perform standard office and plant based activities
• Digital manufacturing systems (MES, historian), Six Sigma/Lean certification, and change leadership experience desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required; Master’s degree / MBA preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.

Workplace type:

Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days working from home.

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: $153,700 - $309,000

–Zone B: $140,900 - $283,300

–Zone C: $128,100 - $257,500

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.

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

About Us

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

The External Operations Manager is responsible for driving and leading operational excellence across select contract manufacturers at Clorox.

The primary focus for this role will be to manage and drive the following: Business Connectivity, Operational Excellence, Supplier Engagement and Tactical Operations Execution. This role requires the ability to partner cross-functionally across all functions within Center Logistics, the business units and the 3rd party partners at all levels within Clorox and the Contract Manufacturers. This role must demonstrate the Clorox myLeadership dimensions in how they execute and drive work. The individual will be a member the Center Logistics Fulfillment Team

In this role, you will:

Drive Operational Excellence

• Responsible for driving operational excellence across the contract manufacturers to deliver key KPI’s for the Business Unit external manufacturing portfolio.
• Maintain Master Data through STEP collaboration with PDP and Project Managers Ensure supply assurance & predictability through managing On Time in Full / Schedule Adherence to meet Planning Requirements.
• Ensure Critical to Quality attributes and requirements are fully understood and adhered to at all CoPack locations.
• Deliver SOX required audits, cycle counts and inventory maintenance activities.
• Leverage Clorox business and Manufacturing best practices in managing contract sites.
• Actively participate and serve as the “Make” lead on commercialization teams.
• Partner with Procurement, Production Services, and Quality on New Site Assessment Team, developing one technical voice on site selection.
• Work in concert with Procurement Buy on site relationship & performance from contract renegotiation through site closures.
• Provide leadership and support in continuous improvement and strategic projects both within the Business Unit and the External Manufacturers.
• Monitor and track operational performance metrics of suppliers and EMs, incorporating input from Manufacturing, QA, and Technical Services. Escalate critical or recurring issues to Procurement and GQA. Perform Intelex shelf-life extension requests and Intelex variance reports. Perform EM inbound and transportation daily troubleshooting.

Own Supplier Engagement

• Share rolling volume forecasts with External Manufacturers (EMs) to confirm production availability. Work with MMP on supplier forecasts for unbundled EOMs.
• Perform IDMS invoice research and approval.
• Lead SAP master data work: SAP data pulls including loss allowance reporting & analysis, SAP access requests and troubleshooting for EM’s, SAP research and adhoc requests for research for invoices, RTVPO’s, placing items on hold, and monitoring raw material PO’s to ensure timeliness of order. Own the cycle count process with SAP reporting.

Oversee Business Connectivity

• Active engagement and participation in the key external manufacturing & supply chain network forums (BU Squad, MAKE Tier, S&OP Processes, OTV, QBR’s, Triangle Call, etc.)
• Partner with cross-functional teams to influence and implement improvements to ensure successful change management. Ensure One External Manufacturing voice with our cross-functional partners to our stakeholders. Act as liaison to cross functional partners and stakeholders for issue resolution including but not limited to:
• Issue ownership
• Identifying and resolving process gaps
• Identifying and communicating training gaps
• Audit SAP BOM accuracy
• Transactional and procedural coaching
• Support all investigations which concern manufacturing or associated shipping operations, when required.
• Support EOMs when partnering with Clorox cross functional partners for root cause corrective action.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Execute Tactical Operations

• Serve as a Clorox operational contact for External Manufacturers concerning day-to-day activities that support the production plan.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities at external and/or business partner manufacturing sites, including but not limited to: confirming production, supply of materials, transaction maintenance, error queue resolution, direct shipment of bulk and finished product at manufacturing site, supervise and monitor cycle times (On Time In Full), and enlisting support from others who will provide any required associated reports and technical expertise.
• Develop, update, and deliver training as required to the External Manufacturers and the External Operations Managers. Coordinate and obtain resources required to deliver training.
• Collaborate with EOM, SME’s and Process Owners to develop, document and keep current procedures for all External Manufacturing specific activities.
• Update and maintain External Manufacturing lists, libraries, Infopath forms and calendars in SharePoint and other supportive databases.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain monthly EM Reports including the EM dashboard and other KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Metrics Reports.
• Initiate and maintain regular dialogue with stakeholders (ex: EOMs, Planning, SCLs, Deployment, DC Operations and Transportation) to resolve and prevent issues and to enhance mutual understanding of process.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.

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What we look for:

• Minimum of 5 plus years’ experience in the following: manufacturing, inventory management, operations, planning, logistics environments - with high preference for direct experience in external manufacturing, and/or contract packaging
• 2 years' experience in a specific Clorox Business Unit or similar (CPG external manufacturing)
• Ability to lead, motivate and influence others
• Ability to thrive and provide direction in ambiguous situations, switching between strategic business continuity work and tactical operations daily
• High proficiency with computer systems, preferably SAP S4 and Ariba
• Ability to be self-directed to work toward corporate and business unit objectives
• Demonstrated strong aptitude in analysis, root cause identification and problem solving
• Ability to implement and sustain process changes
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship skills
• Understanding of continuous improvement and Lean methodology
• SOX compliance and inventory management
• Working understanding of Quality systems and process capability
• Understanding of supply chain and manufacturing
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to travel as needed
• PC Literate; Excel, Outlook, Word , Power Point, SAP
• Qualified candidates will possess a four-year college degree (BS/BA – Supply Chain, Engineering or Business preferred).

Workplace type:

Hybrid - 3 days a week in office, 2 days working from home

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: $106,700 - $204,900

–Zone B: $97,800 - $187,900

–Zone C: $88,900 - $170,800

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.

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.