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The Clorox Company

Plant Quality Assurance Manager

The Clorox Company, Rogers, Arkansas, United States, 72758


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Your role at Clorox:

The Plant Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading and managing a group of Document Control and Quality Assurance Specialists and providing support to operations in the area of Quality Assurance to ensure a high-level Quality Management System. This role supports the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of Quality systems and processes. This role participates on teams developing, designing, installing and starting-up new products, product improvements, and technology upgrades to ensure that they are compliant with the Quality Management System. This role participates on project teams as a functional expert. The QA Manager collaborates with other technical and functional disciplines, as needed, to effectively solve problems. This role manages the training program, provides training in functional areas of expertise, and provides the communication of technical material to non-technical people, both oral and written. This role is responsible for eQuality Management System development and implementation, coordinating data for Quality Management reviews, coordinating third party audits and management of internal audit, CAPA, complaint and document control functions. This Role is responsible for managing External Manufacturing (EM) Quality releases.

In this role, you will:

Manage the day-to-day activities of the quality department, including testing, reporting, training, collecting and analyzing quality data, and coordinating data for quality performance reviews with the plant leadership team.

Develop, implement, and maintain stringent quality standards and procedures to meet quality expectations and relevant regulations to compliance to CGMPs.

Ensure overall QMS system compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements.

Support the qualification approval process for bulk and finished products through partnership with cross-functional team members.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain quality expectations and address non-conformances/deviations from agreed-upon standards.

Provide technical and decision-making support and/or data analysis in managing situations and issues relative to quality.

Support project teams and initiatives as needed

Manage and ensure compliance with testing programs and maintain Quality KPI’s.

Provides operational support and analytical problem solving.

Manage day-to-day quality documentation processing in support of ongoing operations not limited to Complaints, OOS’s, LIR’s CAPA, NCR’s, SOP’s, forms, specifications.

Lead, coach, develop and manage a team of Quality Assurance and Software Specialists.

Manage team handling role-based training curricula and tracking training completion. Communicate training status and gaps to management on a routine basis. Provide Plant LT recommendations on gap resolutions and systemic improvements.

Ensure general functional training and support, e.g. onboarding, is provided. Work with team to develop content and deliver effective training on QA topics.

Oversee training to key stakeholders on eQMS (Intelex, SAP, Synergy/Zontec) as required, and collaborate on best practices with internal and external partners.

What we look for:

5+ years of Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Degree in field - Microbiology or related preferred

Proven direct leadership experience overseeing teams, driving performance, and ensuring alignment with plant goals.

Experience training and developing, enhancing skills in quality processes, standards, and regulatory compliance.

Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and audit quality management systems (QMS) in compliance with industry standards such as ISO 9001.

Strong problem-solving skills, with experience using root cause analysis, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to drive process improvements and reduce defects.

Skilled in mentoring and coaching teams on best practices in quality control, process audits, and adherence to safety standards.

Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, engineering, and production teams to meet quality assurance objectives.

Experience managing internal and external audits to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Strong analytical mindset with a focus on metrics and KPIs to continuously monitor and improve product quality.

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Workplace type:

Onsite

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

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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: $86,600 - $161,900

–Zone B: $79,400 - $148,400

–Zone C: $72,100 - $134,900

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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