Plant Maintenance Manager

Clorox • Belle, MO

2d • 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.

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

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs.
• 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
• Eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans

What This Job Offers

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