Plant Operations Leader: Conversion and Extrusion at The Clorox Company

Rogers, Arkansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

252200.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, People Development, Safety, Quality Improvement, Cost Management, Continuous Improvement, Lean, TPM, Change Management, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Coaching, Manufacturing Operations, Logistics Management, KPI Management

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 professional in this role is responsible for leading and coordinating the plant supply chain and all plant operating departments within scope including Unloading, Blending, Processing, Extrusion, Slitting, Reclaim, Converting, Packaging, and Material Storage across all shifts. The Plant Operations Leader is responsible for safety, quality, production, cost, people development, team development, and performance management. Skills required include developing people, developing teams, championing safety, improving quality and service, delivering cost results, launching new product innovations, managing change, and driving continuous improvement using operational excellence and TPM methodology. Deliver results by coaching and mentoring Operations Leaders, Process Engineers, Tech Managers and Team Leads to deliver KPI results to target. In this role, you will: Plant Operations Leader Lead end-to-end plant operations and supply chain functions across multiple departments and shifts, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, production, and cost. This role oversees 300+ team members and drives continuous improvement through TPM/Lean methodologies. Leadership & People Development – Oversee Manufacturing Operations of the facility, aiming for high performance with span of responsibility greater than 300 people. -Support pay for skill development and career advancement within the team. – Owns the Logistics & Material Management function in the plant. – Provide coaching and training in establishing and implementing operations excellence principles (TPM/Lean) to delivery throughput, cost, and inventory improvement. – Create and own an integrated master plan for implementation, including leadership activities, maintenance systems, sustaining processes, and other loss elimination tools. – Connect Business, division and local imperatives to the operations excellence work within the function. – Communicate effectively, lead implementation, and analyze and review results. – Develop operations excellence expertise in others Conduct process health checks, GEMBA, and learn from previous ways of working to enable best practice improvements Business Processes and Activities – Monitor and prioritize production workflow to meet schedules and deadlines. – Provide clear direction and schedules to the manufacturing department. – Ensure compliance with professional standards, including occupational health and safety and customer requirements. – Manage operations to achieve daily efficiencies in line with established standards. – Facilitate and coach PDCA process within scope of responsibilities to drive results. – Facilitate and coach Tier 1/2/3 process within scope of responsibilities to drive results. – Champion User Driven Maintenance (Autonomous Maintenance) and Asset Care activities within scope of responsibilities to drive results. – Implement ITFs (Implementation Task Force) across the site. – Drive focused improvement project tools to eliminate losses. – Review process improvements and provide recommendations for driving results. – Address issues based on root cause analysis of deviations in key performance indicators. – Apply operations excellence to company processes. – Inculcate the use of operations excellence tools and processes within plants to drive small to large-scale improvements that align with key business strategies. What we look for: Key Responsibilities: Direct manufacturing operations and logistics for a 24/7 facility. Coach and develop high-performing teams and leaders. Champion safety, quality, and operational excellence. Drive KPI performance in OEE, yield, waste reduction, and delivery. Lead change management, innovation launches, and process improvements. Experience: 7 + years of manufacturing with experience in plant leadership roles College 4-year degree – Supply Chain or Engineering preferred. Equivalent experience is also considered. Proven experience managing large-scale operations. Strong leadership and people development skills. Expertise in Lean/TPM and continuous improvement. Ability to influence cross-functional teams and deliver results. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance standards including FDA, USDA, OSHA, and food safety systems such as HACCP and GMP Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement Experience leveraging data and digital tools (ERP, WMS, CMMS) to optimize plant performance, inventory accuracy, and resource utilization #LI-ONSITE 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: $128,000 - $252,200 –Zone B: $117,400 - $231,200 –Zone C: $106,700 - $210,200 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. 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. 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Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate plant supply chain and operations across multiple departments and shifts, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, production, and cost. Oversee a team of 300+ members while driving continuous improvement through TPM and Lean methodologies.