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Your role at Clorox:
The Strategic Cleaning Innovation R&D team is seeking a consumer-obsessed packaging developer to join our agile group of scientists. We are looking for someone with innovation packaging experience to research, develop and recommend differentiated, novel package solutions for current and new product formulas. You will be part of a high performing team, driving packaging technical development, which will range from the creation of new and innovative products for discovery programs to developing new/improved products through the commercialization process for key growth platforms. In this role, you will bring new ideas and innovation to our products and packaging, delivering against the identified Strategic Platforms and leveraging the Scaled Agile model. We are looking for packaging experience at the Sci. 2 level with room to grow to join our dedicated group to advance our purpose-driven brand.
In this role, you will:
- Provide a technical Packaging voice for new platforms to Clorox – identify, champion and adapt new technologies, tools and processes. Be a key contributor at bringing both divergent and convergent thinking to the product design process.
- Create a sustainable competitive advantage for Clorox through having an external lens, prioritizing robust knowledge management, and elevating internal technical/testing capabilities.
- Independently drive packaging-focused projects, partnering with subject matter experts, cross-functional partners and project managers, while contributing to other projects with an enterprise perspective and technical thought leadership.
- Design and execute technical testing to converge on and validate package design and performance, including developing new test methods with support when necessary
- Use established Clorox processes to deliver projects and identifies potential improvements, championing technical rigor, creating consumer and customer facing specifications and processing standards.
- Partner with key cross-functional team members, including Product, Process, Marketing, and Sales
- Bring a passion to dive into, learn, and share Packaging Modeling and Simulation tools to enable best in class packaging design.
- Work through manufacturing partners to understand local supply limitations and recommend improvements while maintaining consumer experience.
What we look for:
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging or Materials Science or equivalent number of years of relevant industry experience
- 2-5 years of experience leading the execution of new packaging solutions to market, including development from idea to launch on at least several projects
- Demonstrated project planning skills
- Be able to exhibit strong leadership, critical thinking, technical, communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and implement multiple projects in a timely manner
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative team environment, both internal and external to Clorox
Workplace type:
This position will be located in our Pleasanton, CA office, and the individual will be expected to be in the office 3 days a week. (Relocation assistance is available.)
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.
[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.
Salary range: $86,600 - $161,900
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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