Contract Manufacturing Manager

When you touch the lives of millions of people around the world, nothing but the best will do. That?s why The Clorox Company and our subsidiaries look for people committed to work together toward common goals, while taking personal ownership for their decisions and actions. People who believe in maintaining the highest standards of business and professional conduct. People who share our values of strong competitiveness, measuring results and ?doing the right thing.? If you want to make your mark in millions of homes and do it where you can feel proud about it, apply now for this opportunity at Clorox:


Position Summary:
Locations: Chicago or Atlanta (preferred)

1.Ensure Supply of Finished Goods from Contract Manufacturers to Clorox Distribution Centers/Customers.
?Deliver and monitor a capacity plan.
?Develop an appropriate business driven back-up plan.
?Insure timely production to planned schedules.
?Ensure timely input of scheduling/production data into SAP system.
?Ensure ancillary SAP transactions (i.e. returns, quality notifications, etc.) performed with SAP best practice.
?Be familiar with the details/idiosyncrasies of the co-packer and the product/process in order to have the necessary tools for any short term focused management of performance (=firefighting)
?Be the tactical business linkage contact for the packer.
?Report and improve metrics on performance versus forecast.
2.Ensure Contract Manufacturers adhere to Clorox financial controls/terms and conditions of contracts.
?Finished goods physical count and Raw/Pack materials inventories.
?Reconcile finished goods and raw/pack inventories with SAP.
?Ensure packer is optimizing the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process by providing accurate and timely invoice information.
?Report and improve metrics on inventory accuracy and invoice accuracy/timeliness.
?Develop and manage packer operational budgets.
?Fixed Asset reviews and updating of asset lists.
3.Ensure Contract Manufacturers adhere to the Clorox manufacturing standards and associated product quality.
?Ensure that the quality program (whether testing, inspection, etc.) is robust enough to insure statistical compliance with Clorox specifications.
?In concert with Division Quality, develop and implement quality metrics.
?Ensure that contract manufacturers comply with the Clorox vendor code of conduct.
4.Lead improvements at the contract manufacturer in terms of cost, service, and quality.
? Ensure Clorox best practices in the management of contract manufacturing are used as appropriate.
?Drive cost savings through operational efficiencies, supply chain optimization, etc.
?Link closely with team leaders to serve the needs of the business.
5.New Product Responsibility
?As appropriate at a given packer, take packer lead from team leader at defined transition point in the co-pack process. Lead Clorox tactical manufacturing process through launch and beyond.


Position requirements:
-Qualified candidates will hold a four-year college degree (BS/BA ? Engineering or Business preferred); an MBA would be an asset.
-Minimum of 5 years exp. With at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment (consumer products, food, or related is preferred)
-Two years of experience in manufacturing supervision
-Must be a self starter (highly motivated) who can work independently or as part of a team
-Experience with world class manufacturing techniques (Lean, Six Sigma, Kanban, Kaizan, etc.) is highly desired
-Strong indirect/influence leadership qualities
-Results driven and focused on quality
-Ability to travel to contract manufacturer sites in area of responsibility (up to 40% or more depending on need)


Visit www.clorox.com/careers and follow the links. You?ll find out about our benefits and opportunities for advancement and learning, as well as our commitment to the communities where we live and work. Then be sure to apply. The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer.

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