Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=cloroxistheplace&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7079847624048001024) **Your role at Clorox:** Pay Rate: $36.74 Shift: Day Shift (M-F 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM) + occasional overtime with weekend support for business needs. The Process Improvement Technician is responsible for evaluating new and existing processes within DHV and Blending, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity. This role involves data analysis, problem-solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and minimize Availability, Quality, and Performance losses. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position, meaning, a lapse of attention could adversely affect the safety of others by resulting in injury, illness, or death, including without limitation a position that includes the operating, repairing, maintaining, or monitoring of heavy equipment, machinery, or operation motorized vehicle. **In this role, you will:** **Process Analysis:** + Analyze Current Processes: Assess existing organizational processes to identify safety hazards, bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas that require improvement. + Assess and lead the implementation of new processes to ensure optimization. + Data Collection and Analysis: Gather and analyze data related to process performance, including cycle times, error rates, and resource utilization, to identify areas for improvement effectively. **Continuous Improvement:** + Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement, process improvement strategies and initiatives. + Project Leadership with Safety Focus: Take the helm of improvement projects, utilizing methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, A3, and Project Governance to eradicate waste, reduce operating costs, boost productivity, all while meticulously assessing safety risks and job hazards. + Progress Monitoring: Continuously monitor the progress of improvement initiatives, making necessary adjustments to ensure that objectives are met. + Technology Integration: Identify opportunities for integrating technology solutions to streamline processes, mitigate safety risks, and enhance efficiency. + Issue Resolution: Review the Short Interval Control (SIC) board to Identify and troubleshoot process-related issues and failures in real-time, implementing corrective actions promptly. **Data Management:** + Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of process-related data and performance metrics for reference and analysis. + Data Analysis: Utilize software tools and data analysis techniques to extract insights and trends from process data, which can inform decision-making. **Documentation:** + Process Documentation: Create and update process documentation, including clean, inspect, lubricate (CILs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process maps, ensuring that they accurately reflect current processes. + Accessibility: Ensure that all team members have access to the latest process documentation, enabling them to follow updated procedures. **Training and Communication:** + Training: Provide training and support to team members regarding new and improved processes, ensuring they understand and can implement changes effectively. This could include hands-on, in writing, classroom style, tell-show do or assessment type training. + Communication and Alignment: Proficiently convey change points and enhancements to all pertinent stakeholders, and gain alignment throughout all shifts and departments. **Quality Control:** + Monitoring: Continuously monitor process changes to ensure they meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements. + Quality Measures: Implement quality control measures as needed to maintain or improve the quality of products **What we look for:** + A comprehensive grasp of machinery and automation equipment operation and functions within the department. + Proficiency in data analysis and the utilization of tools like Microsoft Excel, data visualization software, and statistical analysis software. + Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to build effective relationships demonstrating interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey process changes. + Ability to influence and inspire team members through strategic tactics that engage and motivate. + Familiarity with process improvement methodologies and tools, encompassing process mapping, root cause analysis, and performance metrics. + Adept at identifying problems, uncovering root causes, and implementing effective solutions. + Demonstrated accountability, consistency, and follow-through capabilities. + Proficiency in utilizing network computer applications and electronic mail. + Fundamental mathematical skills for computations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage calculations for batch size determinations. + Willingness to maintain flexibility in working hours to support all shifts and weekends as business needs require. + Demonstrate self-directed initiative to complete responsibilities and duties. **Years and Type of Experience** : + Minimum: 3 years of Manufacturing Experience (Food Manufacturing Preferred) + Experience using MS Office + Basic understanding of process improvement principles and methodologies, such as Toyota Production Systems (TPS) and/or Lean Six Sigma is preferred. **Eligibility Criteria (Internal Use Only)** + In “good standing” with the company. Employees on any written warning status or above are not eligible to apply for open positions. This would include Written, 1st Written, 2nd Written, and Final Written. Employees on Verbal warnings are considered in “good standing” for purposes of this policy. + Minimum of twelve (12) months in your current department and have a minimum of six (6) months in your current **_position_** after skill block is sign-off. If not signed off within the department the twelve (12) months criteria is the only criteria that must be met. **We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.** **At Clorox, we have a** **Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives** **here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .** **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 Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times. To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. **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/) . The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer. Learn more at Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law . Clorox is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans during the hiring and interview process. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at people@clorox.com . Please note: this inbox is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions/application statuses. The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/ Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer.