Plant Maintenance Manager - Kingsford

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Your role at Clorox:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive by doing the right thing, putting people at the center, and playing to win. As a Plant Maintenance Manager at our Kingsford manufacturing facility in Belle, MO, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations that power one of our most iconic brands.
This is a high-impact opportunity to lead a skilled maintenance organization, drive reliability excellence, and shape the future of maintenance strategy at the site.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the maintenance team, setting clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards.

• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance plans are executed effectively to maximize equipment uptime and output.

• Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with Clorox standards, OSHA, NFPA, and environmental regulations.

• Identify and eliminate safety and operational risks through proactive planning and execution.

• Monitor and improve key maintenance metrics, ensuring root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.

• Lead initiatives to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

• Expand and enhance Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs.

• Use data and analytics to drive decision-making and optimize asset performance.

• Implement maintenance strategies, including transitioning toward a Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) approach.

• Identify and implement equipment and process improvements to increase efficiency and predictability.

• Evaluate and adopt new technologies and maintenance best practices.

• Lead planning and execution of the annual plant shutdown.

• Develop budgets, schedules, and staffing plans (including safety requirements such as confined space and fire watch).

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure safe and efficient execution.

• Foster a strong learning culture and build technical capability across the maintenance team.

• Coach and mentor team members in mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

• Develop future leaders and create growth opportunities within the plant.

• Own and manage the maintenance budget and forecasts.

• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain OPEX, and external contractors.

• Contribute to 3–5 year capital planning and long-term site strategy.

What we look for:

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in maintenance management or reliability engineering.

• Proven track record of improving equipment reliability and operational performance.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

• Experience with CMMS systems (SAP PM preferred).

• Solid understanding of OSHA, NFPA, and environmental regulations.

• Experience managing budgets and capital projects.

• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

• Strong leadership with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and team development.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage complexity and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

• Data-driven mindset with strong decision-making capability.

• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering preferred: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical).

• Equivalent experience will be considered.

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in industrial conditions.

• Up to 10% travel required.

• Valid driver’s license (and passport or ability to obtain one).

Workplace type:

Position vacated because of employee transfer

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 perspect