Manufacturing Strategic Project Manager- Capital Projects

The Clorox Company; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 3 days in the office

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Clorox Company is seeking a Manufacturing Strategic Technical Project Manager to lead medium to large-scale capital projects across our manufacturing sites. You will align projects with budgets, timelines, and safety standards while guiding cross-functional teams through concept to startup.

Responsibilities include defining strategies, managing risk, schedules, and vendor relationships, and delivering reliable equipment and processes that improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, industrial).
• 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.
• Consumer Packaged Goods experience.
• Hands-on experience with SAP modules (S/4HANA, ECC, Fiori).
• Technical knowledge of area and leadership in programs.
• Interpersonal relations and capability-building within teams.
• Motivation and commitment to drive results.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of medium to large-scale capital projects.
• Direct cross-functional project teams including process, packaging, electrical, controls, and external partners.
• Develop and execute project strategies applying engineering principles and business acumen.
• Own project scope, schedules, budgets, risk management, and vendor relationships.
• Drive manufacturing innovation through new technologies and automation solutions.
• Deliver integrated technical, operational, and people-focused solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship and establish engineering standards.
• Lead Communities of Practice with KPIs and shared standards across sites.
• Bridge business stakeholders and technical teams; manage requirements and testing.
• Build partnerships and effectively communicate complex concepts to drive change.
• Travel 40-60% depending on activity.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional team management

Risk management

Stakeholder communications

Engineering standards

Education

Engineering degree (civil/mechanical/industrial)

PMP certification (desired)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

SAP Fiori

Job description

Alpharetta, GA - USA

Rogers, AR - USA

Durham, NC - USA (Hill Bldg)

Morrisville, NC - USA

Full time

22510

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Your role at Clorox:

As a Manufacturing Strategic Technical Project Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination, execution, and successful delivery of medium to large-scale capital projects across Clorox manufacturing sites. You will ensure projects align with business strategies, commitments, budgets, and performance objectives while driving safe, effective, and sustainable outcomes.

In this role, you will leverage Clorox engineering standards and Early Management principles to define project strategies, assess business and technical requirements, and guide projects from concept through startup. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams that may include process, packaging, electrical, controls, and instrumentation professionals while managing project schedules, budgets, vendor partnerships, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communications.

Success in this role means delivering reliable equipment, infrastructure, and integrated manufacturing solutions that exceed safety, startup, quality, and productivity targets. Your work will directly contribute to strengthening Clorox's manufacturing network and driving both top-line growth and operational performance across the business.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of medium to large-scale capital projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, budgets, and safety standards.




• Direct cross-functional project teams, including process, packaging, electrical, controls, operations, and external engineering partners, to successfully implement manufacturing initiatives.




• Develop and execute project strategies by applying sound engineering principles, technical expertise, and business acumen to solve complex manufacturing challenges.




• Own project scope, schedules, financial performance, resource planning, risk management, and vendor relationships to achieve successful project outcomes.




• Drive manufacturing innovation through the implementation of new technologies, process improvements, automation solutions, and major equipment or infrastructure upgrades.




• Deliver fully integrated technical, operational, and people-focused solutions that improve reliability, productivity, quality, safety, and overall business performance.




• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across the organization by establishing best practices, championing engineering standards, and building technical capabilities within teams.




• Lead strategic Communities of Practice (CoPs) by defining objectives, establishing KPIs, developing technical standards, and fostering knowledge sharing across functions, sites, and regions.




• Serve as the key liaison between business stakeholders and technical development teams by managing project backlogs, defining user requirements, supporting testing activities, and ensuring solutions meet business needs.




• Build strong organizational partnerships and influence at all levels while effectively communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and driving change across the manufacturing network.




• Travel is required 40-60% depending upon project activity

What we look for:

• Degree in engineering - civil, mechanical, industrial




• 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 (employee selection, placement, development/coaching, career planning)




• Consumer Packaged Goods experience




• 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.




• PMP certification (desired)

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Workplace type:

This is a hybrid role 3 days in the 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 (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/responsibility/thriving-communities/empowering-our-employees-to-thrive/) .

[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.

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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.

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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 (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .

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