Packaging Dept Manager - Lead Safety & Lean Ops

The Clorox Company; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 91,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clorox Company in Aberdeen, MD is seeking a Packaging Department Manager to lead production in the packaging area, focusing on daily management, safety, quality, and line efficiency. You will guide a team, optimize resources, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Responsibilities include leading daily management system, coaching department leaders, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet targets while maintaining a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or supply chain operations.
• Experience leading teams of 10+ employees and driving engagement and performance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office apps (Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business or related field.
• Strong facilitation, consensus-building and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to influence across functions including Engineering, Quality and Maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and develop manufacturing teams.
• Excellent written/spoken communication across shifts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with continuous-improvement methods (WCM/Lean/Six Sigma/PDCA).

Responsibilities

• Cultivate safety and quality as top priorities across the department.
• Develop leaders through coaching and training.
• Lead and optimize use of SAP, EWM and MES systems.
• Manage headcount, overtime, and weekend requirements.
• Support daily management system and action follow-ups.
• Drive PDCA initiatives aligned to divisional goals.
• Collaborate with Plant Operations Leader on strategic needs.
• Build relationships with Support teams (Maintenance, Quality, Engineering).
• Support plant projects with Change Management and external contractors.
• Partner with other managers on labor, costs and operations.
• Provide coverage for 24-hour 5-day operation as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing operations

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

EWM

MES

Job description

The Clorox Company in Aberdeen, MD is seeking a Packaging Department Manager to lead production in the packaging area, focusing on daily management, safety, quality, and line efficiency. You will guide a team, optimize resources, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Responsibilities include leading daily management system, coaching department leaders, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet targets while maintaining a people-first culture.