Operations Department Leader
The Clorox CompanyAbout the role
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 Operations Department Leader is responsible for supporting departmental daily operations, driving Safety, quality and output at the 24/7 Amherst site.In this role, you will:
In this role, the Operations Department Leader will serve as a “manufacturing generalist” for all department operating team members focusing on daily management and coordination of safety, quality, costs, raw material management, customer service, people development, and performance management. The role leads the identification of continuous improvement opportunities, to include resource identification and direction to execute. The person will also provide input into success criteria for projects and product innovations as well as operational readiness leadership and/or support on innovation implementations.
What we look for:
3+ years of operational experience
Manufacturing experience
Prior direct leadership and/or management experience
Demonstrate strong people leadership by motivating teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and challenging the status quo to drive operational excellence.
Operational technical experience
Team leadership, facilitation and consensus building working thru engagement of various levels of the organization
Excellent oral/written communication and people skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to leverage multiple reporting platforms to leverage the appropriate data.
Desire to move upward and relocate within Clorox
Exposure to World Class Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Lean, or 6 sigma is Preferred
BS/BA – Technical/Engineering, operations, or Business or equivalent experience Preferred
Workplace 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: $86,600 - $161,900–Zone B: $79,400 - $148,400–ZonApply for this role
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