Packaging Engineer - Throughput & MES

The Clorox Company; Forest Park, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clorox Company is seeking a Packaging Engineer - Throughput & MES to join the Atlanta West site in Forest Park, GA. You will drive throughput improvements across packaging and processing, partner with Maintenance and Operations, and own MES reliability and data integrity.

You will apply DMAIC, RCFA, FMEA and other formal methods to reduce losses, improve equipment capability, and lead limited capital or technical projects in a safety-conscious, diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing or a related technical environment.
• Experience supporting or improving a Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Demonstrated experience improving equipment, process, or manufacturing performance.
• Experience with data, interfaces, system integration, testing, deployment or user training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive throughput improvements across packaging and/or processing operations.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations to address performance issues and operating standards.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods (DMAIC, RCA, FMEA, RCFA) to root causes and sustain improvements.
• Lead limited capital or technical projects from scope through start-up and hand-off.

Skills

MES knowledge

DMAIC

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

RCFA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Tools

MES

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:

The Packaging Engineer - Throughput & MES is based at the Atlanta West manufacturing facility in Forest Park, Georgia, and reports to the Site Engineering Leader. The primary focus of this role is to deliver sustainable throughput improvements across packaging and/or processing operations by eliminating constraints, reducing manufacturing losses, and improving equipment and process capability. You will work closely with Maintenance and Operations leaders, apply structured problem-solving methods, and lead a limited number of targeted capital and technical projects. The role also serves as the site engineering owner and operational partner for the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), supporting system reliability, data integrity, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will:

• Drive Manufacturing Performance & Improvement Lead data-driven improvement initiatives that increase packaging and/or processing throughput, remove bottlenecks, and improve equipment and process capability.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations leaders to address daily and long-term performance issues, recurring failures, reliability opportunities, and operating standards.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify systemic losses, determine root causes, and implement sustainable countermeasures.
• Use structured problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), or other formal approaches to move issues from problem definition through verified sustainment.
• Support Manufacturing Systems & MES Serve as the site engineering owner and operational partner for the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Coordinate the investigation and resolution of MES issues affecting production, data integrity, reporting, material transactions, equipment interfaces, or operator workflows.
• Partner with plant users, Engineering, Quality, Information Technology, system vendors, and equipment suppliers on MES reliability, enhancements, testing, deployment, and support.
• Improve manufacturing data capture and usability and build Operations and Maintenance capability to use MES effectively.
• Maintain relevant MES documentation, process maps, standard work, troubleshooting guidance, change controls, and contingency procedures.
• Translate operating needs into clear technical or system requirements.
• Lead Technical & Capital Projects Lead or support a limited number of capital or technical projects from scope development through equipment or system integration, commissioning, user acceptance, training, and start-up.
• Apply formal project management practices to ensure projects and improvements are effectively planned, executed, and sustained.
• Support equipment, process, and system improvements that contribute to manufacturing performance and reliability.
• Partner Across the Site Collaborate effectively with Production employees, Maintenance technicians, technical specialists, vendors, Information Technology partners, and site leaders.
• Ensure assigned work aligns with site safety, quality, environmental, cybersecurity, regulatory, budget, and change-control requirements.
• Provide clear documentation, communication, and follow-through across cross-functional improvement and technical initiatives.

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, manufacturing systems, automation, process improvement, maintenance, or a related technical environment.
• Experience supporting, administering, implementing, or improving a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or comparable manufacturing operations system.
• Demonstrated experience improving equipment, process, system, or manufacturing performance.
• Experience with manufacturing data, equipment interfaces, system integration, testing, deployment, user acceptance, or user training is preferred.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety, quality, environmental, cybersecurity, regulatory, and change-management expectations.
• Experience applying DMAIC, formal project management, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, RCFA, or another formal structured problem-solving methodology.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data, identify systemic losses, determine root causes, and implement sustainable countermeasures.
• Strong manufacturing troubleshooting, prioritization, documentation, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, maintenance technicians, technical specialists, vendors, Information Technology partners, and site leaders.

#Li-Onsite Workplace type: Onsite

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: $90,900 - $170,100
• –Zone B: $83,400 - $155,900
• –Zone C: $75,800 - $141,700

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.

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.

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