Project Specialist - Operations Excellence & Training

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Wheeling, IL, USA
In-Office
33K-36K Hourly
Entry level
Other • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads plant training and operational excellence programs, including learning strategies, onboarding, technical and compliance training, curriculum standards, certification processes, and training records. Facilitates classroom and blended learning, coaches trainers, analyzes program effectiveness, manages milestones, and partners with Operations, People, Safety, Quality, and Engineering to support process and organizational changes. Promotes continuous learning, knowledge transfer, safety, quality, and frontline capability development.
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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 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. Learn more.

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

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.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • College coursework
  • 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

The Clorox Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Clorox Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Clorox Company.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement plan design is highlighted as generous and positioned as above market, with automatic enrollment and additional company contributions that build long‑term savings. Feedback suggests this is a standout element of the total rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off for many salaried roles, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and companywide recharge periods provide substantial flexibility and rest. These offerings support work‑life balance across numerous teams.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, subsidized backup child/elder care, and family‑forming benefits are emphasized as part of a comprehensive support system. These programs help employees manage caregiving and major life events.

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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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