Plant Maintenance Leader at The Clorox Company

Caguas, , -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Maintenance Leadership, Reliability Engineering, Project Management, Preventive Maintenance, Team Development, Safety Compliance, Technical Guidance, Asset Management, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Bilingual Proficiency, Collaboration Skills, Documentation Management, Capital Management, Vendor Management, Engineering Standards

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

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 Plant Maintenance Leader coordinates and supervises Clorox Puerto Rico’s plant maintenance, facilities, utilities, and manufacturing engineering programs to ensure high equipment reliability and extend asset life across all facilities, grounds, and structures. The role also leads specialized and complex plant-wide engineering initiatives supporting critical systems, operations, and maintenance activities, applying both standard and advanced engineering principles to identify root causes and develop permanent solutions. In this role, you will: Maintenance & Reliability Leadership Develop and implement an effective preventive, predictive, and reliability-based maintenance program, including work orders and spare parts management, using World Class Organization (WCO) methodologies. Lead the plant’s Maintenance function, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of equipment and facilities. Drive improvement of maintenance skills across team members; promote a strong reliability and safety culture. Lead the preventive maintenance system, ensuring operational predictability and sustainable performance. Engineering, Projects & Capital Management Supervise the Engineering function, providing technical guidance and ensuring alignment with standards and business needs. Lead, implement, and support plant engineering projects, improvements, and the Capital Plan using internal and external resources. Lead the Master Site Plan, making sure it follows the capital projects, space utilization, and future expansion needs. Define scope, schedule, budget, and resources for each project, actively identifying and mitigating project risks. Prepare and be responsible for the annual and 3-year capital program; review all AFEs (Authorization for Expenditure) for transparency and validated business justification. Ensure project execution meets deadlines, budget, and quality standards, coordinating with Technical Project Managers as needed. Maintain ongoing communication with OEMs regarding major equipment and technology decisions. Lead construction/contractor safety programs to ensure full regulatory compliance. Operations, Vendor Management & Site Support Supervise plant facility management, including security, utilities, safety systems, and required permits. Collaborate with suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance with service agreements and secure favorable cost, delivery, and performance terms for NGSS-related purchases. Coordinate engineering support for productivity, cost reduction, environmental compliance, safety, and new product initiatives. Prepare periodic reports on project status, maintenance activities, and resource utilization following Clorox standards. Provide quarterly SAP updates on planned spending, cash flow forecasts, and one-time expense estimates. Leadership & People Development Serve as part of the Plant Leadership Team, under the direction of the Plant Manager, and contribute to strategic planning using the Engineer’s Guide to Career Development. Lead and develop maintenance personnel through coaching, performance management, and capability building (PMP, Objectives, IDP, career discussions). Mentor and coach engineering personnel, including those not reporting directly to the role. Assign work, evaluate performance, and ensure alignment with individual and team objectives. Communicate technical priorities optimally across the plant. Documentation, Standards & Asset Management Own and govern plant user documentation, ensuring it is current, accurate, and aligned with company standards. Develop a regular revision schedule for technical documents and maintain the Facility Improvement Plan (FIP) with a 3–5 year horizon. Ensure availability, operation, and life-cycle management of critical equipment and facilities; provide asset retirement recommendations. Drive plant equipment standardization and secure approvals for modifications from the Platform Team. Safety, Compliance & Standards Ensure full compliance with Clorox and regulatory requirements related to safety, security, health, and the environment—including maintenance practices, inspections, training, and record-keeping. Actively partner with Operations to support safety programs, metrics, and continuous improvement. Review and provide feedback on engineering work to ensure alignment to Clorox Engineering Standards and safety/regulatory requirements. What we look for: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (PE license preferred). At least 5 years of experience in a Maintenance Coordinator role within a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on preventive and corrective Maintenance. Experience in Engineering Projects Management and Facilities Management. Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skill. Excellent planning, organizing, analytical, and problem solving abilities Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to work in a dynamic environment and handle multiple priorities Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English. Ability to resolve technical and project-related issues reliably and proactively. Collaboration skills and the ability to navigate interdepartmental challenges constructively. 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. Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive: Competitive compensation Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being Flexible work environment, depending on your role Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing Half-day Fridays, depending on your location 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. Who we are. We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world. This is the place where doing the right thing matters. Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity. We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here. The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer. Learn more to Know Your Rights. Clorox is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans during the hiring and interview process. 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Responsibilities

The Plant Maintenance Leader coordinates and supervises maintenance, facilities, utilities, and engineering programs to ensure high equipment reliability. This role also leads engineering initiatives and manages projects to support plant operations and maintenance activities.