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The Clorox Company Plant Maintenance Manager in Belle, Missouri
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Your role at Clorox:
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.
What we look for:
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.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
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).
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Workplace type:
Onsite
Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/responsibility/thriving-communities/empowering-our-employees-to-thrive/) .
[U.S.]Additional Information:
At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes 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, and more.
We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.
–Zone A: $88,700 - $165,900
–Zone B: $81,300 - $152,100
–Zone C: $73,900 - $138,300
All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.
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Who we are.
We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.
This is the place where doing the right thing matters.
Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.
Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .
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