Operations Department Manager

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Morrisville, NC
In-Office
74K-166K Annually
Mid level
Other • Manufacturing
The Role
The Operations Department Manager leads manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Key responsibilities include team development, performance management, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:

The Operations Department Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of departmental operations to ensure safety, quality, production efficiency, and cost effectiveness. In this role, you will serve as a key resource and leader for manufacturing team members, driving daily execution and continuous improvement across the floor.
You will take ownership of team development, performance management, and accountability—building a high-performing, engaged workforce. A core part of your responsibilities will include implementing process improvement strategies aimed at reducing waste and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
As a leader in operational excellence with a continuous improvement mindset, you will also guide and lead cross-functional Implementation Task Force Teams to support strategic initiatives within your department.
**The position will have responsibility for department that works different shifts. Primary hours will be 6:00 am to 3:30 pm.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate all resources required to support key operational areas including, Safety, Quality, Production, Team accountability
• Ensure daily management systems are in place to drive root cause analysis, implement process-centered interventions and achieve follow-up on identified actions
• Drive performance to meet or exceed operating targets: Daily, weekly, monthly, and annual goals, metrics include safety, quality, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), cost, and material utilization
• Establish and maintain process/workflow direction for the shift to provide input into team member performance and evaluations and manage escalation of issues beyond frontline capabilities
• Primary presence will be on the manufacturing floor
• Directly lead teams and processes to deliver results
• Ensure and promote a safe working environment by model and reinforce safe behaviors as well as building strong team relationships to foster a culture of safety
• Coach and lead team members to achieve goals in: safety, quality, efficiency
• Develop and engage teams to drive daily operations accountability and strengthen team ownership and execution
• Provide consistent leadership through regular feedback, ongoing coaching and mentoring and collaborative problem-solving and performance discussions
• Implement intervention strategies by optimize team effectiveness as well as support continuous improvement and growth
• Lead sustainability and improvement initiatives using TRACC methodology: centerline management, cleaning, inspection, and lubrication (CILs) and abnormality tracking and resolution
• Drive world-class operational standards through leadership of cross-functional improvement teams and development and execution of tactical strategies to meet and sustain operational goals

What we look for:

  • 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

  • 2+ years of proven leadership experience managing teams and driving results on the operations floor.

  • Strong knowledge of production planning, process optimization, and lean manufacturing principles.

  • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Working knowledge of OSHA standards and other relevant safety regulations.

  • Exposure to World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

  • Experience with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) or food manufacturing environments is a plus.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.

  • Strong interpersonal and people skills with a proven ability to build trust and engage employees at all levels.

#LI-ONSITE

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: $88,700 - $165,900

–Zone B: $81,300 - $152,100

–Zone C: $73,900 - $138,300

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.

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The Company
HQ: Oakland, CA
7,077 Employees
Year Founded: 1913

What We Do

Clorox is a global company with leading brands that have become household names: our namesake bleach and cleaning products; Ayudín® and Poett® home care products; Pine-Sol® dilutable cleaner; Fresh Step® cat litter; Kingsford® charcoal; Hidden Valley® and K C Masterpiece® dressings and sauces; Brita® water filtration products; Glad® bags, wraps and containers; and Burt's Bees® natural personal care products. We manufacture products in more than two dozen countries and market them in more than 100 countries. Clorox trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CLX.

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