Associate Director, BU Technical Services

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As the Technical Services Leader (TSL), this individual will lead the development and execution of technical and operational strategies that drive growth, innovation, and competitive advantage across the business. The role is responsible for manufacturing technology, innovation commercialization, capital planning and execution, operational capability development, and productivity initiatives across a complex manufacturing and supply chain network.

Working cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, and Commercial teams, the TSL will translate business strategy into scalable operational solutions, ensuring the organization has the capabilities, capacity, and technologies needed to support long-term growth. This leader will play a key role in delivering transformational investments, strengthening network performance, and driving continuous improvement across the enterprise.

- 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.

- Lead manufacturing readiness, commercialization, and scale-up activities supporting new product introductions, product reformulations, packaging innovation, supplier qualification, operations loss elimination, and supply chain transformation initiatives.

- Own the Business Unit capital portfolio, including long-range capital planning, project prioritization, business case development, governance, resource allocation, and execution of strategic manufacturing investments.

- 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.

- Be accountable to drive performance outcomes through operational excellence, capital one-right way 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.

- Interact 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.

- Influence the Business Unit and multiple manufacturing sites through setting technical direction, prioritizing capital investments with BU strategy, shaping continuous improvement initiatives, and developing technical capability across the organization.

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required; Master's degree / MBA preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.

- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within a consumer-packaged goods (CPG), food & beverage, household products, personal care, or similarly complex manufacturing environment. Demonstrated experience leading engineering, technical services, capital projects, product and manufacturing innovation, commercialization, or product supply organizations.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

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

- Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%, domestically and internationally.

Workplace type: Hybrid: This individual will work 3 days onsite and 2 days remotely.