Plant Engineering Manager

Clorox; Spring Hill (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Clorox is seeking an experienced Plant Engineering Manager for our Spring Hill, KS facility. You will lead the engineering team, mentor staff, and manage budgets while ensuring project delivery on time, within scope, and within safety standards.

You’ll drive capital programs, review technical work, and coordinate with external consultants. Occasional travel up to 10% and on-site leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or equivalent.
• 10+ years of engineering experience.
• 2+ years leading others with strong people skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and possess valid driver’s license and passport.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering team and mentor personnel.
• Manage capital and expense budgets and track project performance.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, reports, and documentation.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and standards adherence.
• Coordinate with outside consultants and contractors on capital projects.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Team development

Safety & compliance

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Bachelor's degree highly desired

Tools

SAP

Job description

Plant Engineering Manager# Clorox Careers## Plant Engineering ManagerApply: Spring Hill, KS - USA: Full time: Posted Today: JR23926Clorox 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:**Onsite**In this role, you will:** * Areas of responsibility include leadership of the Engineering team and their associated mentoring & personnel development needs and administrative budgets; along with day-to-day manufacturing support to drive favorable plant operational performances. The PEM is responsible for capital and related expense budget management and assurance that projects are being executed according to their individual scope, schedule, cost, and early management requirements. The PEM has stewardship for environmental compliance, technical documentation management (drawings, reports, calculations, etc.), fixed asset management, facility & property infrastructure, site security, fire protection, risk management, governing permits, and longer term master site planning. The PEM is responsible to critically review the design and implementation of all capital and manufacturing improvement projects and assure that construction and contractor activities are performed according to all safety requirements. The PEM serves on the Plant Leadership Team and leverages resources to enable success across all areas of the facility. Will typically manage and direct the work of outside engineering consultants and construction contractors during design and implementation of projects.* 1. Overall operations technical support. Ensure engineers and technical support resources are focused on influencing and delivering the Plant’s (customer’s) business results and objectives, including: productivity, operating efficiency and quality improvements; cost reduction; environmental compliance; safety; new products / product improvements, technical training, etc. Establish and effectively communicate technical work priorities with the plant organization.* 2. Engineering technical execution. Critically review all engineering and technical work and provide appropriate feedback, guidance and direction to those responsible for execution. Provide alignment with the technical approaches being recommended and implemented, including technical work being led /executed by others in non-engineering roles. Ensure conformance to Clorox Eng. Standards and safety/regulatory requirements. Keep Division Engineering Manager apprised of significant /major equipment and technology selections and technical approaches being used. Ownership of the plant’s technical documentation including all engineering drawings, studies, calculations, etc., including maintenance and updates in accordance with Company standards. Develop and steward a plan to update technical documentation.* 3. Capital Program / Project Management. Follow established Clorox Capital Project Management practices and procedures including adherence to the Capital Decision Matrix, procurement practices, cost and schedule control, scope management, etc. Accountable for all capital spending at the location. Ensure appropriate systems to monitor and control are in place and functional. Prepare and conduct internal plant reviews, as well as develop/manage the plant’s annual and 3 year capital program. Provide quarterly updates in SAP of the latest “Planned Spending” for each budgeted or approved project, no later than the third week following the end of each quarter. Deliver quarterly cash flow forecast. Also prepare related one-time expense estimates and forecasts. Responsible for Plant Project (capital & expense) cash flows.* 4. Engineering Personnel Staffing & Development. Accountable for the mentoring and coaching of the plant’s engineering personnel, including those that may not directly report to the PEM. Performance management for all Direct Reports (e.g. MyGPS, Objectives, IDP, Career Interest). Utilize and apply the Engineers Guide to Career Development in the career planning process for engineering personnel. With Division Engineering Manager’s prior concurrence, schedule and lead “Capability Assessments” for individuals as appropriate. Obtain Division Engineering Manager concurrence on hiring, promotion, filling of open positions and changes in responsibilities for plant engineering personnel. Periodically update Division Engineering Manager on the performance, development plans and career interests of plant engineering personnel. Proactively identify engineering resource needs to support the operation and pending project work. Work directly with OEM for project resource needs. Advise Division Engineering Manager of any additional needs or changes.**What we look for:*** Engineering Degree* 10+ years of engineering experience* 2+ years of leading others* Bachelors Degree highly desired* Strong leadership collaboration, problem-solving, issue resolution, and root cause analysis skills.* Ability to coach and develop all levels of the organization.* Extensive shop floor experience in manufacturing environment (not just assembly).* Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change management process.* Excellent organization and project management skills.* Strong written and verbal business communication skills.* Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Must possess a valid driver’s license and passport or be willing to obtain one.* Ability and willingness to flow to the work.**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: $109,400 - $210,000–Zone B: $100,300 - $192,500–Zone C: $91,200 - $175,000 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.