Associate Director, Operations Excellence Manufacturing

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: Are you an influencer, teacher, and coach ready to join a high performing team driving manufacturing and 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 Supply Chain Services and Transformation Team, you will be instrumental in coaching our leaders to deliver excellence in results and 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 Group Manager for Process Excellence provides the coaching and training required to guide a team of highly skilled Operations Excellence Coaches through the establishment and implementation of Lean principles at manufacturing sites and within the leaders of Manufacturing. 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 Manufacturing Operations functions to ensure consistency and standardization of company-wide best practices and tools including equipment reliability and maintenance, user-driven maintenance, machine centerlining, and 5S. The work is focused on leading and facilitating key improvement work with plant leadership and includes coaching leaders across the supply chain. In this role, you will: Direct a team of Operations Excellence manufacturing coaches across multiple business units globally Accountable for successful implementation of best practices and standard work, leading to desired performance outcomes across multiple manufacturing sites with a strong emphasis on equipment maintenance and reliability Mentor Manufacturing leadership on Operations Excellence implementation including Leading & Managing Change, Value Chain Alignment, Human Capital, Asset Care, User-Driven Maintenance, and 5S utilizing the TRACC framework. Coach Manufacturing leadership on integration of supply chain excellence tools including creating and maintaining the best practice governance process Coach Manufacturing leadership on the sequencing of best practices using the TRACC Roadmap Identify and diagnose any site-level barriers (capabilities, behaviors, resources) to successful implementation of best practices and expected performance, and partner with site 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 operations resources Connect business, division, and local imperatives to the Operations Excellence work within manufacturing 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 at key sites What we look for: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or engineering preferred, but equivalent experience will also be considered 7-10 years in Manufacturing with experience as a Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, or equivalent. Additional experience in leading engineering and maintenance activities also preferred. Experience Leading an organization in a TPM or Lean Environment Experience in coaching TPM or Lean methodologies with an emphasis on maintenance, reliability, TPM, asset care, user-driven maintenance, and 5S Experience implementing TRACC continuous improvement methodology Experience with all aspects of equipment maintenance desired, including preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance; driving improvement in maintenance KPIs; parts storage and inventory management; design for reliability; and development of maintenance personnel. Experience in leading organizational change in a manufacturing environment Leadership and execution of improvement activities at varying organizational levels Experience in development and delivery of technical training Strong and demonstrated communication and training skills Demonstrated ability to influence leaders to execute operations excellence best practices Interpersonal skills to effectively influence people to do new work Demonstrated ability to plan and execute multiple projects/activities Ability to maintain high contribution while traveling up to 75% of the time #LI-Hybrid Workplace type: Hybrid 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. [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: $144,200 - $289,900 –Zone B: $132,200 - $265,700 –Zone C: $120,200 - $241,600 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. 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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. 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Salary : $120,200 - $241,600