Plant Process Engineer - Glad

The Clorox Company • Amherst, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Process Engineer leads the hourly Operational Excellence team and drives process improvement initiatives across the Amherst plant. This role plays a key part in supporting daily operations by strengthening Safety, Quality, and Production performance through Manufacturing Excellence systems. The engineer will learn plant processes, partner with cross‑functional teams, and implement structured problem‑solving, governance, and continuous improvement practices to enhance overall operational capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Related Field (Business, Engineering, etc.).
• Have 2+ years Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Data Management Experience (or like experience).
• Be Microsoft Applications Proficient (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support process‑related projects—including equipment upgrades, new technology implementations, and system improvements—while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Be able to work closely with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to identify process bottlenecks, develop solutions, and implement best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with Manufacturing Trials, Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, TRACC, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of four to drive operational excellence across the facility, ensuring consistent performance, accountability, and alignment with plant objectives.
• Own and execute project governance for loss elimination and continuous improvement by leading key initiatives, coaching cross‑functional partners, and reinforcing disciplined execution.
• Support change management and Operational Readiness efforts to enable smooth implementation of new processes, systems, and standards.
• Develop, refine, and execute core operational processes, including Project Governance, Daily Problem Solving (DPS), Short Interval Control (SIC), troubleshooting guide optimization, Clean‑Inspect‑Lubricate (CIL), Centerlines, QC auditing standards, Operational Readiness, and Skill Block progression.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and direction to teams to strengthen problem‑solving capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participate in and contribute to Plant Operations meetings as part of Leader Standard Work (LSW), ensuring consistent communication and alignment.
• Build expertise in the TRACC platform and train others to effectively navigate and apply its tools for operational maturity.
• Understand how to utilize our systems (MES, EWM, SAP) to enable our workforce.
• Learn and document plant processes, collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and translate insights into scalable best practices.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, ensuring clarity, alignment, and engagement.

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