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This leader is responsible for overseeing the Plant Quality function and related activities in their plants. This leader ensures that their plant will successfully fulfill key QMS processes, creates a strong quality continuous improvement system, and develops a strong plant quality culture. The Plant Quality Leader reports to the Plant Manager, with dotted-line accountability to the Business Unit Quality Manager.
In this role, you will:
Establish credibility with the business unit management team to enhance product design and supply quality. (R&D, AMS, Micro, etc)
Develop, implement, and manage key Quality Management System (QMS) operational processes using SAP S4/HANA, Aveva MES, SAP EWM, PLM & Intelex.
Function as the single point of contact for all plant quality issues and concerns.
Drive a culture of quality within the plant team by leading Quality Control, Laboratory, and Compliance functions.
Develop a diverse and high-performing organization that can drive growth while ensuring compliance.
Provide strategic leadership and vision for quality journey milestones.
Identify key leverage points to drive quality improvements.
Provides leadership and development to maintain a culture of Quality, which delights our consumers. Works cross-functionally within the plant to develop an organization of diverse and high performing enthusiastic owners that have the skills and capabilities to drive growth while ensuring compliance
Establish credibility with the business management team to enhance product design and supply quality.
Implement new quality systems, SOP program, environmental monitoring program, and document control.
What we look for:
3+ years of experience in manufacturing quality
Proven ability to lead plant-wide quality initiatives, drive accountability, and build a strong culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
Experienced in identifying root causes, reducing defects and variation, and implementing robust quality systems that improve process capability, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.
Effective partner to Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer teams, translating quality requirements into actionable improvements while developing and coaching high-performing teams.
Experience with SAP
BS/BA Degree or higher in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred or equivalent experience
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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: $74,200 - $135,800
–Zone B: $68,000 - $124,500
–Zone C: $61,800 - $113,100
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.
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