Associate Director, BU Technical Services

About the role

The Technical Services Leader (TSL) at Clorox is responsible for leading the development and execution of technical and operational strategies that drive growth, innovation, and competitive advantage across the business. This role involves leading BU technical strategy, product and process innovation, capital planning, and execution of capital projects and technical programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead BU technical strategy, product and process innovation (including product quality and services for internal and external manufacturers)
• Lead manufacturing readiness, commercialization, and scale-up activities supporting new product introductions, product reformulations, packaging innovation, supplier qualification, operations loss elimination, and supply chain transformation initiatives
• Owning the Business Unit capital portfolio, including long-range capital planning, project prioritization, business case development, governance, resource allocation, and execution of strategic manufacturing investments
• Provide people leadership for multi-site technical teams, including talent development, performance management, and succession planning
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, HSE, Planning, and Commercial teams to address complex technical and business priorities and challenges
• Develop business case justifications while defining strategic plans and tactical scenarios to enhance supply chain performance, capabilities, and BU/enterprise initiatives
• Influence the Business Unit and multiple manufacturing sites through setting technical direction, prioritizing capital investments with BU strategy, shaping continuous improvement initiatives, and developing technical capability across the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required; Master’s degree / MBA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within a consumer-packaged goods (CPG), food & beverage, household products, personal care, or similarly complex manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering, technical services, capital projects, product and manufacturing innovation, commercialization, or product supply organizations
• Experience leading multi-site teams, managing engineering or technical teams, leveraging 3rd party engineering services, environmental permitting and other regulatory compliance, capital programs, and digital manufacturing initiatives desired
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans and tactical initiatives that enhance supply chain performance, capabilities, and BU/Enterprise objective
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop supply chain professionals, including establishing and executing effective performance management and development plans
• Strong working knowledge of maintenance strategies, spare parts management, and mechanical systems
• Prominent ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders across all levels, from frontline teams to senior executives
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
• Clear and effective communicator, able to translate complex concepts into concise written and verbal messages for diverse audiences
• Demonstrated strength in structured problem solving and root cause analysis
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to assess and articulate the financial impact of supply chain decisions and risk tradeoffs
• High degree of flexibility with the ability to prioritize and manage both planned and unplanned work
• Strong execution mindset with a track record of delivering complex initiatives on time, within budget, and aligned to business requirements
• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end business operations and supply chain interdependencies
• Intellectual curiosity demonstrated through continuous learning and awareness of external trends and best practices
• Digital manufacturing systems (MES, historian), Six Sigma/Lean certification, and change leadership experience desired
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%, domestically and internationally

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%, domestically and internationally
• Workplace type: Hybrid: This individual will work 3 days onsite and 2 days remotely

Skills

• Technical leadership and strategic planning
• Collaboration and stakeholder management
• Financial analysis and decision-making
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Project management and execution
• Leadership and team development
• Communication and presentation skills
• Technical expertise in manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain

Benefits

At Clorox, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. These benefits include:

• 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

Pay

Clorox is committed to fair and equitable pay and is transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. 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: $157,600 - $316,700 –Zone B: $144,400 - $290,300 –Zone C: $131,300 - $263,900 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.

Schedule

This individual will work 3 days onsite and 2 days remotely.