Continuous Improvement Process Specialist

The Clorox Company; Canada; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Pension with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Clorox Company is seeking a Process Specialist to drive operational excellence at our Canadian facility. You will focus on analyzing and improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and lead continuous improvement initiatives under the Manufacturing Excellence framework.

You will coach teams, participate in governance, and ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards while championing site Quality strategy and process capability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing or operations excellence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Teams; TRACC, LEDS and Power BI preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes to support plant operations and governance.
• Lead Continuous Improvement activities within the framework.
• Coach and develop work teams in Project Governance.
• Participate in ITF and SSC teams.
• Learn and become expert in using TRACC platform.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

MS Office

Power BI

Cross-functional influence

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TRACC

LEDS

Job description

Your role at Clorox

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.

The Process Specialist plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement within our manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for analyzing and enhancing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), leading key initiatives under the continuous improvement framework. By fostering a culture of safety, quality, and efficiency, the CI Process Specialist will contribute significantly to our mission of achieving superior production performance and maintaining high standards of operational reliability.

This role is part of a team that supports plant operations to efficiently prioritize Safety, Quality, and Production through implementation of Manufacturing Excellence with TRACC systems and processes.

In this role, you will:

• Developing processes to support plant operations. This includes, but is not limited to the following: Project Governance. Daily Problem Solving (DPS), Short-Interval Control procedures, troubleshooting guide refinement and organization, CIL, Centerlines, and QC auditing procedures and standards, Ops Readiness, and Skill Block progression and development, etc.
• Lead Continuous Improvement activities under the continuous improvement framework, by supporting Project Governance activities.
• A primary function of this role is coaching and participation with work teams on Project Governance activities. The individual will be a key player (and participant) in coaching and developing work teams. Will attend Tier 1, 2 and 3 meetings on a defined schedule, providing respective teams coaching.
• This position will serve on respective Implementation Task Force (ITF) and Site Steering Committee (SSC) teams.
• Will need to develop familiarity with and become an expert in using, training and navigating within the TRACC platform.
• Support change management and Operational Readiness for the plant by learning processes, working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and developing best practices.
• May also lead improvement and capital projects.
• Lead by example in supporting the site’s safety principles and programs.
• Champion the site Quality strategy by documenting and maintaining process capability for product specifications.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, fostering a culture of safety and quality throughout the facility.

What we look for

Years and Type of Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations excellence, continuous improvement, project coordination, or a related field.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Teams; experience with TRACC, LEDS, and Power BI is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority while driving accountability and execution.

Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.

Experience applying Continuous Improvement methodologies and driving operational excellence initiatives.

Highly self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Demonstrated leadership experience coaching, mentoring, and developing the capabilities of others.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Workplace type: Onsite

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 well-being and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a competitive pension program with a company match, paid time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays, depending on location), Maternity leave benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our 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.

Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience, and location. Below is the targeted range for this role.

Non-Sales: $71,596 - $110,257 Sales: $73,043 - $112,487 All ranges are subject to change in the future.

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.

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