Continous Improvement Manager at The Clorox Company
Aberdeen, MD 21001
About the Job
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
#CloroxIsThePlaceYour role at Clorox:The Continuous Improvement Manager role provides the coaching and training required to guide Manufacturing Operations through the establishment and implementation of Operational Excellence (GME/TPM/Lean) principles at the Aberdeen, MD Cleaning site to deliver throughput, cost, and inventory improvement
This role is responsible for assessing and developing (in others) capabilities required to create sustainable improvement and set the desired pace of manufacturing excellence execution
The role will also work with the Site’s Manufacturing Leadership Team to ensure consistency and standardization of best practices and tools.The work ranges from leading and facilitating key improvement work on the plant floor to coaching leadership on change management and long term planning.In this role, you will:Build and own the integrated master plan for implementation including, but not limited to: leadership activities, maintenance systems, sustaining processes and other loss elimination processes and tools.Lead Operational Excellence implementation to ensure: strategy alignment across business, customer focused organization, process integration, team ownership, tiered problem solving methodology, data integrity and risk management.Coach and mentor the entire site on the integration of Manufacturing Excellence tools including the creation and maintaining of the Area of Excellence structures and sequencing of applications.Develop a site improvement strategy.Facilitate training and improvement activities with leadership and operational resources.Be responsible for the leadership pilot (learning/modeling) activities at the sites.Lead the implementation plan and Stage progression.Lead the site loss and waste analysis.Implement ITFs (Implementation Task Force) across site.Drive PIPs (Process Improvement Project) to eliminate losses.Review process improvements and make recommendations and solutions at the sites
Use expertise to discuss strategy to get results/ improvements.Connect Business, division and local imperatives to the Manufacturing Excellence work within the function.Provide strong communication and implementation as well as analyze and review results.Stay connected and updated on current local and market trends in order to support better positioning towards Operational Excellence.Provide Reliability Engineering and Constraint management mentoring and implementationProvide training and development at training events.Provide standardized training and documentation as the owner of key processes.Own coordination and summary of plant metrics/plansMaintain key process training and other documentation for database/web site use.Will develop Manufacturing Excellence expertise in others and apply to company processes.What we look for:4-year degree in Engineering, Business, or Manufacturing5+ years in manufacturing with direct leadership experienceProven experience leading organizational change in a manufacturing environment.Experience with Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and ERP systems.TPM or Lean Manufacturing experience, with Green Belt or Black Belt certification.Proficiency in OSHA and ISO standards compliance.Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).Strong project management skills: ability to plan, execute, and manage multiple projects/activities.Proven leadership experience conducting meetings, training, and problem-solving sessions.Experience in developing and delivering technical training.Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively influence and lead teams.Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization.Ability to maintain high contribution while traveling up to 10-25%.#LI-OnsiteWorkplace type:OnsiteWe 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: $121,900 - $240,100–Zone B: $111,700 - $220,100–Zone C: $101,600 - $200,100All 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.SummaryLocation: Aberdeen, MD - USAType: Full time
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
#CloroxIsThePlaceYour role at Clorox:The Continuous Improvement Manager role provides the coaching and training required to guide Manufacturing Operations through the establishment and implementation of Operational Excellence (GME/TPM/Lean) principles at the Aberdeen, MD Cleaning site to deliver throughput, cost, and inventory improvement
This role is responsible for assessing and developing (in others) capabilities required to create sustainable improvement and set the desired pace of manufacturing excellence execution
The role will also work with the Site’s Manufacturing Leadership Team to ensure consistency and standardization of best practices and tools.The work ranges from leading and facilitating key improvement work on the plant floor to coaching leadership on change management and long term planning.In this role, you will:Build and own the integrated master plan for implementation including, but not limited to: leadership activities, maintenance systems, sustaining processes and other loss elimination processes and tools.Lead Operational Excellence implementation to ensure: strategy alignment across business, customer focused organization, process integration, team ownership, tiered problem solving methodology, data integrity and risk management.Coach and mentor the entire site on the integration of Manufacturing Excellence tools including the creation and maintaining of the Area of Excellence structures and sequencing of applications.Develop a site improvement strategy.Facilitate training and improvement activities with leadership and operational resources.Be responsible for the leadership pilot (learning/modeling) activities at the sites.Lead the implementation plan and Stage progression.Lead the site loss and waste analysis.Implement ITFs (Implementation Task Force) across site.Drive PIPs (Process Improvement Project) to eliminate losses.Review process improvements and make recommendations and solutions at the sites
Use expertise to discuss strategy to get results/ improvements.Connect Business, division and local imperatives to the Manufacturing Excellence work within the function.Provide strong communication and implementation as well as analyze and review results.Stay connected and updated on current local and market trends in order to support better positioning towards Operational Excellence.Provide Reliability Engineering and Constraint management mentoring and implementationProvide training and development at training events.Provide standardized training and documentation as the owner of key processes.Own coordination and summary of plant metrics/plansMaintain key process training and other documentation for database/web site use.Will develop Manufacturing Excellence expertise in others and apply to company processes.What we look for:4-year degree in Engineering, Business, or Manufacturing5+ years in manufacturing with direct leadership experienceProven experience leading organizational change in a manufacturing environment.Experience with Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and ERP systems.TPM or Lean Manufacturing experience, with Green Belt or Black Belt certification.Proficiency in OSHA and ISO standards compliance.Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).Strong project management skills: ability to plan, execute, and manage multiple projects/activities.Proven leadership experience conducting meetings, training, and problem-solving sessions.Experience in developing and delivering technical training.Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively influence and lead teams.Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization.Ability to maintain high contribution while traveling up to 10-25%.#LI-OnsiteWorkplace type:OnsiteWe 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: $121,900 - $240,100–Zone B: $111,700 - $220,100–Zone C: $101,600 - $200,100All 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.SummaryLocation: Aberdeen, MD - USAType: Full time
