Strategic Manufacturing Projects Leader - Capital & Tech

Clorox Company; Rogers (AR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Clorox is seeking a Manufacturing Strategic Technical Project Manager to lead medium-to-large capital projects across our manufacturing sites. You will guide projects from concept through startup, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met while aligning with business goals.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, drive technology adoption, and mentor engineering talent. This hybrid role requires 40-60% travel and a strong background in engineering and SAP systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering - civil, mechanical, industrial.
• 10+ years in engineering and manufacturing operations management.
• 5+ years leading increasing complexity and scale of capital projects and budgets.
• 2+ years in people management (employee selection, placement, development/coaching, career planning)
• Consumer Packaged Goods experience
• Hands‑on experience with SAP modules (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, SAP Fiori) and understanding of their functionalities.
• PMP certification (desired)

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of medium to large-scale capital projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, budgets, and safety standards.
• Direct cross-functional project teams, including process, packaging, electrical, controls, operations, and external engineering partners, to successfully implement manufacturing initiatives.
• Develop and execute project strategies by applying sound engineering principles, technical expertise, and business acumen to solve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Own project scope, schedules, financial performance, resource planning, risk management, and vendor relationships to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Drive manufacturing innovation through the implementation of new technologies, process improvements, automation solutions, and major equipment or infrastructure upgrades.
• Deliver fully integrated technical, operational, and people-focused solutions that improve reliability, productivity, quality, safety, and overall business performance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across the organization by establishing best practices, championing engineering standards, and building technical capabilities within teams.
• Lead strategic Communities of Practice (CoPs) by defining objectives, establishing KPIs, developing technical standards, and fostering knowledge sharing across functions, sites, and regions.
• Serve as the key liaison between business stakeholders and technical development teams by managing project backlogs, defining user requirements, supporting testing activities, and ensuring solutions meet business needs.
• Build strong organizational partnerships and influence at all levels while effectively communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and driving change across the manufacturing network.
• Travel is required 40-60% depending upon project activity

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Risk management

Change management

Education

Engineering degree (civil/mechanical/industrial)

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

SAP Fiori

Job description

Clorox is seeking a Manufacturing Strategic Technical Project Manager to lead medium-to-large capital projects across our manufacturing sites. You will guide projects from concept through startup, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met while aligning with business goals.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, drive technology adoption, and mentor engineering talent. This hybrid role requires 40-60% travel and a strong background in engineering and SAP systems.