Group Manager Technical Services

The Clorox Company • Alpharetta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Associate Director, BU Technical Services (or Technical Services Leader (TSL)) provides strategic technical leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations aligned with business unit objectives. This role is accountable for technical strategy, capital planning, and continuous improvement initiatives while integrating digital technologies to improve performance, cost, gross margin and service. The TSL partners cross-functionally to solve complex technical challenges, develop technical talent, and drive sustainable business results. In this role, you will: 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. Accountable to drive performance outcomes through operational excellence, capital one-rightway 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. This role interacts 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. The role has high influence across the Business Unit and multiple manufacturing sites. Influence is exercised through setting technical direction, prioritizing capital investments with BU strategy, shaping continuous improvement initiatives, and developing technical capability across the organization. Lead a team of 4-5 direct reports #LI-Hybrid

Requirements

• 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.
• Manufacturing systems knowledge, capital project leadership, reliability engineering, continuous improvement, people leadership, and strong stakeholder management skills.
• 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
• Deep expertise in manufacturing and engineering processes, methodologies, and industry-standard frameworks
• 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
• Leads with excellence by consistently modeling Clorox leadership behaviors and values
• Ability to work effectively in manufacturing environments, travel up to 25%, and perform standard office and plant based activities
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required; Master’s degree / MBA preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Digital manufacturing systems (MES, historian), Six Sigma/Lean certification, and change leadership experience desired.

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.
• Accountable to drive performance outcomes through operational excellence, capital one-rightway 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.

Benefits

• comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs
• 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: Manager