Project Specialist - Operations Excellence & Training

Wheeling, IL - USA

Full time

JR23695

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Your role at Clorox:

The Project Specialist – Operations Excellence & Training leads plant programs that strengthen operational performance, team member development, and sustainable learning. Serving as the operational excellence subject matter expert, this role applies continuous improvement methodologies, a growth mindset, and best practices to create tools, implement programs, align department goals with Supply Chain pillars, measure progress, analyze results, and ensure objectives are achieved and deadlines are met.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Pay Range: $33.14 - $36.05

In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute the plant’s training strategy, annual learning plan, and sustainable role-based learning roadmaps aligned with business priorities and Supply Chain pillars.

• Assess organizational, departmental, and individual capability needs in partnership with plant leaders and subject matter experts.

• Design, implement, and maintain onboarding, technical, safety, quality, compliance, leadership, and continuous improvement training programs.

• Establish curriculum standards, qualification requirements, training matrices, certification processes, and refresher-training schedules.

• Create, review, and govern accurate training materials, standard work, job aids, facilitator guides, and digital learning content.

• Manage the training calendar, program milestones, resources, and priorities to ensure learning commitments and deadlines are met.

• Lead train-the-trainer programs and coach leaders, trainers, and subject matter experts to deliver consistent, effective instruction.

• Facilitate classroom, hands-on, and blended learning experiences that support safe, high-quality, and reliable plant operations.

• Administer training systems and records, monitor completion and qualification status, and maintain documentation for audit and compliance readiness.

• Define program metrics, analyze learning effectiveness and operational impact, report progress, and implement corrective actions when performance is below target.

• Apply continuous improvement methodologies, employee feedback, and peer-plant best practices to strengthen training programs and standardize effective approaches.

• Partner with Operations, People, Safety, Quality, Engineering, and other functions to support new processes, equipment, systems, and organizational changes through effective learning solutions.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, knowledge transfer, and frontline capability ownership across the plant.

What we look for:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.

• Strong commitment to safety and quality.

• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

• Proven leadership and training skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Hands-on manufacturing training experience.

• Demonstrated technical aptitude.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Flexibility to work all shifts as needed.

• Strong critical thinking and data analysis skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Self-directed with a “Learn-Do-Teach” mindset.

• Ability to facilitate and tailor workshops to site and team needs

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/) .

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation

• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international

• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being

• Flexible work environment, depending on your role

• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

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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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