Operations Manager_

Forest Park

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**Your role at Clorox:**

Operations Manager must possess the ability to lead and manage all aspects of their assigned department, operating 24/7, in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment. Skills required include a high level of capability in successfully leading and working with teams, leading safety, improving quality and service, developing capability within team to drive process focused results leveraging formal problem solving efforts, delivering cost, launching and leading cost savings projects and loss reduction efforts, managing change, and driving continuous improvement in inventory management. The Operations Manager reports to the Assistant Plant Manager to deliver their team’s results across people, safety, quality, housekeeping, efficiency, cost, and innovation.

**In this role, you will:**

+ Lead, Coach and Develop your team to ensure you continuously deliver the plant balanced scorecard metrics while meeting individual’s career interests

+ Drive Plant metrics. Meet all plant and company metric goals for Empowering People, Safety, Quality, Housekeeping, Line efficiency, Cost, and Innovation.

+ Effectively communicate across all levels of the site and teams including but not limited to Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Site Steering Committee, and Project Governance processes. Effectively share a compelling vision to get everyone on board with strategy for team and improvement.

+ Ownership for continuous improvement process (TRACC & Global Manufacturing Excellence) within your team and for some areas of the site. Drive technical, innovation, and maintenance improvements. Ensure Operational Readiness requirements are met on all projects for new or changing projects as well as capital.

+ Ownership for driving process driven results within the team leveraging a formal problem solving process. Lead and build capability for these efforts within your team 30-50 direct reports.

\#LI-Onsite

**What we look for:**

+ A minimum of five (5) years of progressive responsibility in Manufacturing

+ 5+ Leadership/Direct Management experience

+ Bachelors' degree (Engineering or Chemistry preferred) or equivalent job experience

+ Engineering, supply chain or other related disciplines. Related on the job experience is acceptable

+ Experience with Environmental and Quality requirements

+ SAP Knowledge and experience (Preferred)

+ Strong knowledge of packaging and process equipment.

+ Exposure to World Class Manufacturing, Lean, or 6 Sigma is a plus.

+ Strong analytical and problem solving skills

+ Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

+ Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of the organization

+ Ability to function as a member of a cross-functional team

+ Must be highly motivated and assertive with a strong commitment to success

+ Experience and proficiency with common desktop applications (MS Office)

+ Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as business needs dictate

**Workplace type:**

Onsite

**We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.**

**At Clorox, we have a** **Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives** **here (hecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/)** .

**[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: $86,600 - $161,900

–Zone B: $79,400 - $148,400

–Zone C: $72,100 - $134,900

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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**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 (hecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .

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