External Operations Manager

The Clorox Company • Alpharetta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The External Operations Manager is responsible for driving and leading operational excellence across select contract manufacturers at Clorox. The primary focus for this role will be to manage and drive the following: Business Connectivity, Operational Excellence, Supplier Engagement and Tactical Operations Execution. This role requires the ability to partner cross-functionally across all functions within Center Logistics, the business units and the 3rd party partners at all levels within Clorox and the Contract Manufacturers. This role must demonstrate the Clorox myLeadership dimensions in how they execute and drive work. The individual will be a member the Center Logistics Fulfillment Team

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 plus years’ experience in the following: manufacturing, inventory management, operations, planning, logistics environments - with high preference for direct experience in external manufacturing, and/or contract packaging
• 2 years' experience in a specific Clorox Business Unit or similar (CPG external manufacturing)
• Ability to lead, motivate and influence others
• Ability to thrive and provide direction in ambiguous situations, switching between strategic business continuity work and tactical operations daily
• High proficiency with computer systems, preferably SAP S4 and Ariba
• Ability to be self-directed to work toward corporate and business unit objectives
• Demonstrated strong aptitude in analysis, root cause identification and problem solving
• Ability to implement and sustain process changes
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship skills
• Understanding of continuous improvement and Lean methodology
• SOX compliance and inventory management
• Working understanding of Quality systems and process capability
• Understanding of supply chain and manufacturing
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to travel as needed
• PC Literate; Excel, Outlook, Word , Power Point, SAP
• Qualified candidates will possess a four-year college degree (BS/BA – Supply Chain, Engineering or Business preferred).

Responsibilities

• Drive Operational Excellence
• Own Supplier Engagement
• Oversee Business Connectivity
• Execute Tactical Operations

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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