Packaging Manager

Clorox; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Clorox Aberdeen, MD is seeking a Packaging Department Manager to lead the packaging team, coordinating daily production, safety, quality, and cost targets in a fast-paced onsite facility.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering/operations/business or a related technical field, 3+ years of manufacturing leadership, and strong skills in Excel, SAP, EWM, and MES, plus excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing or supply chain operations experience.
• Proven people leadership experience with teams of 10+ employees.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production, crew scheduling, safety, quality, and costs in packaging.
• Lead Daily Management System Tier meetings and action follow-ups.
• Drive PDCA initiatives and Lean/Six Sigma methods to improve line performance.
• Develop department leaders via coaching, training, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and QA to meet targets.

Skills

People leadership

Team facilitation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Business or related technical discipline

Tools

SAP

EWM

MES

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Packaging Manager# Clorox Careers## Packaging ManagerApply: Aberdeen, MD - USA: Full time: Posted Today: JR23929Clorox 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 Department Manager is responsible for supporting, leading and coordinating with the team the business production needs in the packaging area. In this role, the Packaging Department Manager will serve operational team members focusing on daily management and coordination of production, crewing, safety, quality, costs, line efficiency, people development, and performance management.**In this role, you will:** * Cultivate and drive a safety and quality mindset, culture as the TOP priority where people work together to address and act on unsafe behaviors, conditions. Ensuring all quality checks are completed acting on any variances to resolution protecting our customers and reducing plant impacts.* Fostering a skill progression system that builds the right technical, behavioral and leadership skills across the department.* Lead and enable effective use of Clorox systems, including SAP, EWM, and the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).* Manage and develop LSW for your department leaders through one on one connects, coaching, and training.* Lead Daily Management System Tier meetings and follow-up actions through team member engagement and training.* Develop and champion a Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) approach that connects department initiatives to divisional objectives and leverages Clorox 10 Manufacturing Standards.* Actively working in conjunction and with team leadership and the Plant Operations Leader on strategic solutions and resource needs, while contributing to our people first culture.* Develop and strengthen working relationships with plant support teams to meet targets, goals, and department needs, including Operational Excellence, Maintenance Reliability Team, Quality and Engineering.* Support plant projects and department initiatives in partnership with Change Management, Plant Leadership, Engineering, outside contractors, and other stakeholders.* Manage head count, overtime, weekend requirements for department based on business and budgetary needs.* Partner and work with other department managers on overall team and plant needs, targets, labor, cost and operations day to day.* Provide support for a 24-hour 5-day operation, including periodic off-shift work, responding to plant calls, and taking action as needed.* Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.**What we look for:*** 3+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or supply chain operations, preferably within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.* Demonstrated people leadership experience, including directly managing teams of 10 or more employees and driving engagement, accountability, and performance.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, along with experience using Microsoft Teams and other business or manufacturing systems.* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, a technical discipline, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.* Strong team facilitation and consensus-building skills, with the ability to engage employees and stakeholders at various levels of the organization.* Proven ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across functions, including working effectively with plant associates, corporate partners, contractors, Engineering, Quality, and other operational teams.* Demonstrated ability to motivate, develop, and engage employees within a manufacturing or plant environment.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate expectations, priorities, and performance effectively across teams and shifts.* Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, determine root causes, and drive sustainable solutions.* Strong operational experience with exposure to continuous-improvement methodologies such as World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PDCA, or similar structured problem-solving approaches preferred.**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.Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.