Plant Maintenance Manager - Kingsford

The Clorox Company • Belle, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive by doing the right thing, putting people at the center, and playing to win. As a Plant Maintenance Manager at our Kingsford manufacturing facility in Belle, MO, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations that power one of our most iconic brands. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead a skilled maintenance organization, drive reliability excellence, and shape the future of maintenance strategy at the site. In this role, you will: Lead the maintenance team, setting clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards. Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance plans are executed effectively to maximize equipment uptime and output. Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with Clorox standards, OSHA, NFPA, and environmental regulations. Identify and eliminate safety and operational risks through proactive planning and execution. Monitor and improve key maintenance metrics, ensuring root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions. Lead initiatives to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. Expand and enhance Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs. Use data and analytics to drive decision-making and optimize asset performance. Implement maintenance strategies, including transitioning toward a Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) approach. Identify and implement equipment and process improvements to increase efficiency and predictability. Evaluate and adopt new technologies and maintenance best practices. Lead planning and execution of the annual plant shutdown. Develop budgets, schedules, and staffing plans (including safety requirements such as confined space and fire watch). Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure safe and efficient execution. Foster a strong learning culture and build technical capability across the maintenance team. Coach and mentor team members in mechanical, electrical, and control systems. Develop future leaders and create growth opportunities within the plant. Own and manage the maintenance budget and forecasts. Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain OPEX, and external contractors. Contribute to 3–5 year capital planning and long-term site strategy.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in maintenance management or reliability engineering.
• Proven track record of improving equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Experience with CMMS systems (SAP PM preferred).
• Solid understanding of OSHA, NFPA, and environmental regulations.
• Experience managing budgets and capital projects.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong leadership with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and team development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complexity and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Data-driven mindset with strong decision-making capability.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering preferred: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical).
• Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in industrial conditions.
• Up to 10% travel required.
• Valid driver’s license (and passport or ability to obtain one).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team, setting clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance plans are executed effectively to maximize equipment uptime and output.
• Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with Clorox standards, OSHA, NFPA, and environmental regulations.
• Identify and eliminate safety and operational risks through proactive planning and execution.
• Monitor and improve key maintenance metrics, ensuring root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead initiatives to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Expand and enhance Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs.
• Use data and analytics to drive decision-making and optimize asset performance.
• Implement maintenance strategies, including transitioning toward a Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) approach.
• Identify and implement equipment and process improvements to increase efficiency and predictability.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies and maintenance best practices.
• Lead planning and execution of the annual plant shutdown.
• Develop budgets, schedules, and staffing plans (including safety requirements such as confined space and fire watch).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure safe and efficient execution.
• Foster a strong learning culture and build technical capability across the maintenance team.
• Coach and mentor team members in mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Develop future leaders and create growth opportunities within the plant.
• Own and manage the maintenance budget and forecasts.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain OPEX, and external contractors.
• Contribute to 3–5 year capital planning and long-term site strategy.

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: Manager