Plant Staff Engineer

StartupNWA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Clorox's Glad division seeks a Staff Engineer to provide day-to-day engineering support across the production facility. You will lead site-based capital projects, drive manufacturing improvements, and act as a SME on cross-functional teams guided by established processes.

You will spend most of your time on the production floor, collaborating with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to advance safety, efficiency, and sustainability goals while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years in Plant Engineering/Operations.
• SAP experience.
• Manufacturing environment with rotating equipment, elevated surfaces, and temperature variations.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations within the facility.
• Lead site-based capital projects and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Act as SME on cross-functional teams and apply management guidance.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives across the site and drive continuous improvement.
• Support regulatory compliance and environmental sustainability goals.
• Spend ~70% on the production floor performing hands-on engineering work.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

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:

At Glad, a proud member of the Clorox family of brands, we don’t just make products that keep homes clean and organized—we build a workplace that empowers people to thrive. When you join our team, you're stepping into a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. Whether you're helping to develop smarter, stronger products or ensuring our operations run smoothly, your work will have a real impact on millions of households. We invest in our people through meaningful career development, inclusive practices, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. If you're looking for a place where your ideas are heard, your contributions matter, and your growth is supported, you'll be glad you chose us.

The Staff Engineer provides day-to-day technical engineering support to operating departments within a collaborative, team-based environment that emphasizes established processes and principles. This role leads the design and execution of site-based capital projects and manufacturing improvement initiatives. The Staff Engineer serves as a subject‑matter expert on cross‑functional teams and works effectively with general management guidance.

In this role, you will:

• Support Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations organizations within the entire facility
• Participate in and share information on technical seminars for Maintenance and Operations in order to stay up to date on current trends, changes, and technological advancements
• Hone personal skills and train teams (Engineering, Maintenance, and Operational) on new techniques, etc.
• Key advocate for Engineering innovation at the manufacturing site
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement of the site's safety performance by supporting site safety programs and initiatives
• Enable continuous improvement of the site's manufacturing performances.
• Support environmental sustainability goal achievement
• Proactively identify and solve packaging, process, and plant utility system problems by using plant, company, and external resources
• Lead cost savings initiatives across the site and help to reduce plant spending
• Provides solid input and insight to the team on business and engineering needs and proposals
• Support and drive regulatory compliance
• Manage projects in accordance with Clorox Project Management Standards to achieve required results, timing, and budgetary targets
• This is a plant based position and will spend 70% of the time operating on the production floor.

What we look for:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
• 2+ years in Plant Engineering/Operations
• SAP experience
• Position will require the candidate to be in manufacturing environment with rotating equipment, elevated surfaces, temperature variations etc.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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: $74,200 - $135,800

–Zone B: $68,000 - $124,500

–Zone C: $61,800 - $113,100

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.