Manufacturing Strategic Project Manager- Capital Projects

The Clorox Company; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Incentive plans

Job summary

The Clorox Company in Alpharetta is seeking a Manufacturing Strategic Technical Project Manager to lead medium to large capital projects within global technical services. You will direct cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safe, reliable plant upgrades that align with business goals.

Bring 10+ years in engineering and manufacturing operations, SAP experience, and proven leadership of diverse project teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering and manufacturing operations management.
• 5+ years leading increasing complexity and scale of capital projects and budgets.
• 2+ years in people management (team leadership, coaching).
• Hands-on experience with SAP modules (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP Fiori).
• Interpersonal relations: build technical capability and influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead medium to large capital projects/programs with external resources.
• Provide solutions to complex problems using engineering principles and manufacturing knowledge.
• Lead a diverse engineering team across packaging, process, electrical, and instrumentation.
• Deliver integrated systems that meet safety, reliability, and business targets.
• Monitor project plans, schedules, budgets, vendor management, and monthly reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP experience

Capital project management

Manufacturing operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

PM tools (MS Project/Equivalent)

Job description

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:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive by doing the right thing, putting people at the center, and playing to win. Led by our IGNITE strategy, we build brands that make a positive difference in people's lives around the world. And we know that success requires head, heart, AND guts - all three, every day

Your role at Clorox:

Are you an engineer who wants a role with real-world impact? At Clorox, you'll have the opportunity to lead capital project implementation in manufacturing sites for products that generations of people around the world trust to make their lives and the world better everyday! Are you ready to lead a high performing team with cross multifunctional members, in the execution of capital project at our manufacturing sites? As part of the Clorox Capital Project Management Team, you will be challenged with high-impact projects and development opportunities to help grow your career both personally and professionally. Our goal is to hire top performers with diverse backgrounds; all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We are firm believers in investing in and supporting our employees to set high bars, challenge biases, and encourage one another to do and be their best!

The Capital Project Manager team is part of the Global Technical Services organization and is committed to delivering manufacturing breakthroughs, product initiatives, cost savings, and supply assurance projects with excellence. As part of the GTS organization, you will directly connect to championing both the consumer and your teammates to be well and thrive every day. Global Technical Services is at the forefront of delivering the next generation high-speed packaging lines, enabling sustainable packaging, or designing a new plant, ready to meet the business challenges head-on.

As a Manufacturing Strategic Technical Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of medium to large-size capital projects ensuring consistency with business strategy, commitments, and goals. You will use Clorox engineering principles and Early Management tools to determine strategies to kick off the project, evaluate and understand the project requirements, lead a larger engineering team consisting of packaging, process, electrical, and instrumentation; monitor project plans, schedules, budgets, expenditures, vendor management, and monthly reporting. Our goal is to deliver reliable equipment, infrastructure, and integrations that exceed startup and safety targets and help the company grow top and bottom lines.

In this role, you will:

• Plan and lead medium to large-sized capital projects/programs that include the integration of outside technical resources.
• Provide solutions to a wide range of difficult to complex problems using in-depth knowledge of specific manufacturing operations combined with the application of appropriate engineering principles.
• Independently determine the general approach and specific solutions to technical problems. Demonstrates good judgment in making commitments and risk-taking.
• Provide technical knowledge on evolving capabilities within both the industry and the technology so that the business unit can maintain its relative driven position in the marketplace.
• Provide technical leadership to teams conceiving, developing, and implementing major technology upgrades or product improvement/line extensions. Routinely leads inter-organization teams working on product improvement and line extension.
• Anticipate changing resource requirements and results and initiate appropriate responses in a way that optimizes overall project results.
• Make effective presentations of technical material to non-technical people, both written and verbal. Able to build and lead effective work teams for midsize to large programs.
• Drives use of the engineering field so that it causes significant shifts in our manufacturing processes.
• Deliver fully integrated human, operational and technical systems that achieve targeted business results. Can evaluate, develop and lead a project from the technical, operational, and business perspectives.
• Able to follow and champion the Capital Project Management process. Capable of following a focused process approach using the One-Right-Way process to ensure vertical system startups.
• Interpersonal and technical skills earn respect and are recognized throughout the Clorox network. Continually builds networks in both the Clorox and external communities to more broadly influence the organization.
• Proactive in dealing with confrontation and delivering effective solution solutions for the business.
• Lead project scope, schedule, finances, and resources to meet partner Clorox business objectives
• Works independently to coordinate own and others' activities while networking with key contacts outside of the field. Lead project team members both internal to Clorox and external engineering resources.
• Works very complex issues using in-depth analysis and can evaluate tangible and intangible variables.
• Champions and models Clorox standards and practices for the rest of the technical community
• Leads programs and initiatives needed to improve the technical area.
• Lead Community of Practices Strategic planning
• Define CoP objectives aligned with organizational goals, develop strategic plans and KPIs, champion change management, and ensure representation across regions, functions, and business units.
• Identify and engage partners and sponsors, mentor members, build leadership capacity, and create and disseminate standards, tools, training, and knowledge content.
• Lead application functionality backlog, define and document sprint deliverables and user stories, coordinate SME involvement, and review, accept, or reject completed work based on acceptance criteria.
• Act as a bridge between business partners and the ACCP development team, run showcases, coordinate and support testing, gather user feedback, and ensure solutions meet business needs before launch.
• Monitor engagement and adoption, maintain comprehensive documentation, prepare progress reports for leadership, and provide ongoing SAP solution support and issue resolution.
• Travel is required 40-60% depending upon project activity

What we look for:

• 10+ years in engineering and manufacturing operations management
• Consumer Packaged Goods experience
• 5+ years leading increasing complexity and scale of capital projects and budgets.
• 2+ years in people management (employee selection, placement, development/coaching, career planning)
• Hands-on experience with SAP modules (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP Fiori) and understanding of their functionalities.
• Technical Knowledge of Area: Advances functions technical knowledge and links with experts within the field. Recognized as an expert internally and builds external contacts. Lead New technology and complex projects independently
• Interpersonal Relations: Leads and develop programs to build technical capability in the GTSLT Group
• Motivation & Commitment: Creates an atmosphere that drives exceptional results.

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Workplace type:

This is a hybrid role 3 days in the Alpharetta Office

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 perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

[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: $131,200 - $258,500

-Zone B: $120,300 - $237,000

-Zone C: $109,400 - $215,500

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.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.