Associate Director, BU Technical Services (Cleaning)

Clorox • Alpharetta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Technical Services Leader (TSL) in the Cleaning Business Unit (BU), this individual will be part of a team that aspires to be the undisputed leader in the cleaning category. Under the Clean Feels Good strategy, the BU is making significant investments in growth and innovation supported by major supply chain transformation. This role will support these business initiatives by providing strategic technical leadership to ensure safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing operations. The cleaning products network includes a wide breadth of supply chain technologies and integrates long term strategic needs across the Cleaning, CloroxPro, Clorox Canada, and other international BUs into supply chain plans. In this role, the successful individual will play an integral part in supporting the BU’s large portfolio of capital and talent investments to substantially transform capabilities, capacity and margin across the supply chain network. The TSL partners cross-functionally to solve complex technical challenges, develop technical talent, and drive sustainable business results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required; Master’s degree / MBA preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, engineering, or technical services roles, including leadership responsibility with manufacturing process experience managing increasing responsibility for large business and demonstrating a track record of success.
• 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.
• Proven 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead BU technical strategy, product and process innovation (including product quality and services for internal and external manufacturers), capital planning, and execution of capital projects and technical programs aligned in alignment with BU and Supply Chain strategies.
• 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.
• Be accountable to drive performance outcomes through operational excellence, capital one-right way process, reliability, process improvement, risk assessment/management, external partners, and integration of digital manufacturing tools (Clorox Manufacturing System, Asset Management / Predictive Maintenance), and participation or BU representation in Technical Community of Practice Teams.
• Interact regularly with plant leadership, operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, HSE, R&D, (center) supply chain, risk management and commercial partners.
• The TSL also collaborates with corporate technical experts, digital teams, and external vendors to deliver technical solutions.
• 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.

Benefits

• Robust health plans
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager