Senior Manager, Global External Manufacturing

The Clorox Company

Senior Manager of Cleaning External Manufacturing providing operational leadership for strategic innovation initiatives. Collaborating with external manufacturing partners to achieve productivity improvements and manage performance metrics.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeAlpharetta • California, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $106,700 - $204,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive operational excellence across external manufacturers to deliver key KPIs for the Business Unit’s external manufacturing portfolio
Ensure supply assurance and predictability by managing On Time in Full (OTIF) and schedule adherence to meet planning requirements
Ensure Critical‑to‑Quality (CTQ) attributes and requirements are fully understood and adhered to at all co‑pack locations
Understand Vista/Elevate and the impact to the EM network
Support change management across the Cleaning team and with our EM partners
Deliver SOX‑required audits, cycle counts, and inventory maintenance activities
Leverage Clorox business and manufacturing best practices in the management of contract sites
Actively participate and serve as the “Make” lead on commercialization teams
Partner with Procurement, Production Services, and Quality on the New Site Assessment Team, providing a single technical voice on site selection
Work in concert with Procurement to manage site relationships and performance from contract renegotiation through site closures
Provide leadership and support for continuous improvement and strategic projects within both the Business Unit and external manufacturers
Monitor and track operational performance metrics for suppliers and external manufacturers, incorporating input from Manufacturing, QA, and Technical Services
Escalate critical or recurring issues to Procurement and GQA
Perform required tasks related to Quality Notifications
Support daily external manufacturer (EM) troubleshooting
Support all required inter‑company transactions as they relate to Cleaning
Ensure rolling volume forecasts are communicated with external manufacturers to confirm production availability
Work with the Planning/MSM team on supplier forecasts for unbundled EOMs
Perform VIM invoice research and approval
Lead SAP master data activities
Lead cycle count processes with SAP reporting
Actively engage and participate in key external manufacturing and supply chain forums (Triangle Calls, Gap closure meetings, QBRs, project calls, etc.)
Partner with cross‑functional teams to influence and implement improvements and ensure successful change management
Ensure a One External Manufacturing voice with cross‑functional partners and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, planning, or logistics environments
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience
SAP (ERP/MRP) experience
Strong expertise in SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit processes
Proven track record managing inventory accuracy programs, including cycle counts and reconciliation processes
Ability to lead, empower, and influence others
Ability to thrive in and provide direction through ambiguity
Self‑directed and able to work toward corporate and Business Unit objectives
Proven strength in analysis, root cause identification, and problem solving
Demonstrated ability to implement and sustain process improvements
Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills
Understanding of continuous improvement and Lean methodologies
Experience with SOX compliance and inventory management
Working knowledge of quality systems and process capability
Strong understanding of supply chain and manufacturing principles
Customer‑service oriented mindset
Willingness to travel up to 40% if needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAPSOX complianceinventory managementcycle countsaudit processesmanufacturing principlessupply chain managementLean methodologiesprocess improvementsroot cause analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsrelationship buildingproblem solvingself-directedinfluencing othersadaptabilitycustomer service orientationstrategic thinking