Project Specialist - Operations Excellence & Training

Clorox Company; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) program

Health benefits

Flexible work environment

Learning opportunities

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

Clorox is seeking a Project Specialist - Operations Excellence & Training to lead the plant's training strategy and continuous improvement initiatives. This role applies learning programs, manages calendars, and coaches trainers to deliver effective instruction in a manufacturing environment. Work Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Pay Range: $33.14 - $36.05 per hour. Candidates should have strong safety and quality focus, hands-on manufacturing training, and proficiency with Word,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven leadership and training skills.
• Hands-on manufacturing training experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work all shifts as needed.
• Strong critical thinking and data analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-directed with a Learn-Do-Teach mindset.
• Ability to facilitate and tailor workshops to site and team needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the plant's training strategy, annual learning plan, and sustainable role-based learning roadmaps aligned with business priorities and Supply Chain pillars.
• Assess organizational, departmental, and individual capability needs in partnership with plant leaders and subject matter experts.
• Design, implement, and maintain onboarding, technical, safety, quality, compliance, leadership, and continuous improvement training programs.
• Establish curriculum standards, qualification requirements, training matrices, certification processes, and refresher-training schedules.
• Create, review, and govern accurate training materials, standard work, job aids, facilitator guides, and digital learning content.
• Manage the training calendar, program milestones, resources, and priorities to ensure learning commitments and deadlines are met.
• Lead train-the-trainer programs and coach leaders, trainers, and subject matter experts to deliver consistent, effective instruction.
• Facilitate classroom, hands-on, and blended learning experiences that support safe, high-quality, and reliable plant operations.
• Administer training systems and records, monitor completion and qualification status, and maintain documentation for audit and compliance readiness.
• Define program metrics, analyze learning effectiveness and operational impact, report progress, and implement corrective actions when performance is below target.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies, employee feedback, and peer-plant best practices to strengthen training programs and standardize effective approaches.
• Partner with Operations, People, Safety, Quality, Engineering, and other functions to support new processes, equipment, systems, and organizational changes through effective learning solutions.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, knowledge transfer, and frontline capability ownership across the plant.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Learn-Do-Teach mindset

Workshop facilitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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.

Your role at Clorox:

The Project Specialist - Operations Excellence & Training leads plant programs that strengthen operational performance, team member development, and sustainable learning. Serving as the operational excellence subject matter expert, this role applies continuous improvement methodologies, a growth mindset, and best practices to create tools, implement programs, align department goals with Supply Chain pillars, measure progress, analyze results, and ensure objectives are achieved and deadlines are met.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Pay Range: $33.14 - $36.05

In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute the plant's training strategy, annual learning plan, and sustainable role-based learning roadmaps aligned with business priorities and Supply Chain pillars.
• Assess organizational, departmental, and individual capability needs in partnership with plant leaders and subject matter experts.
• Design, implement, and maintain onboarding, technical, safety, quality, compliance, leadership, and continuous improvement training programs.
• Establish curriculum standards, qualification requirements, training matrices, certification processes, and refresher-training schedules.
• Create, review, and govern accurate training materials, standard work, job aids, facilitator guides, and digital learning content.
• Manage the training calendar, program milestones, resources, and priorities to ensure learning commitments and deadlines are met.
• Lead train-the-trainer programs and coach leaders, trainers, and subject matter experts to deliver consistent, effective instruction.
• Facilitate classroom, hands-on, and blended learning experiences that support safe, high-quality, and reliable plant operations.
• Administer training systems and records, monitor completion and qualification status, and maintain documentation for audit and compliance readiness.
• Define program metrics, analyze learning effectiveness and operational impact, report progress, and implement corrective actions when performance is below target.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies, employee feedback, and peer-plant best practices to strengthen training programs and standardize effective approaches.
• Partner with Operations, People, Safety, Quality, Engineering, and other functions to support new processes, equipment, systems, and organizational changes through effective learning solutions.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, knowledge transfer, and frontline capability ownership across the plant.

What we look for:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven leadership and training skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Hands-on manufacturing training experience.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work all shifts as needed.
• Strong critical thinking and data analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-directed with a "Learn-Do-Teach" mindset.
• Ability to facilitate and tailor workshops to site and team needs

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.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location