Associate Manager, Production (Finance)

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

The Associate Manager, Productionis responsible for driving the achievement of key business objectives within a production plant, including Safety, Quality, Environmental Compliance, Cost Efficiency, Customer Service, Continuous Improvement, Team Engagement, and Budget Management. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure the plant meets performance targets while fostering a culture aligned with the company's values and standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foster a safe, incident-free work environment through proactive leadership and engagement.
• Set and track goals to continuously improve Safety, Quality, and Productivity performance.
• Coach and develop team members to build capabilities and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead performance management processes, including evaluations, feedback, and development planning.
• Prioritize and manage production operations to meet departmental and site objectives with minimal oversight.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and initiatives beyond core responsibilities.
• Monitor and act on key operational metrics (PPIs and KPIs) to ensure consistent performance.
• Implement and lead Lean and Continuous Improvement tools and events (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, Kaizens) to eliminate waste and drive efficiency.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 5+ years of relevant work experience, including 2 years of people management or experience in leading teams
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Advanced or technical degree preferred
• Evidence of Change Leadership
• Value Stream Mapping experience
• Experience in leading the implementation and utilization of Lean practices and tools strong preferred (Kaizen, PDCA, CL, 5S, APTs)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Standard schedule is 1st shift, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to support the team outside of core hours as needed.
• Must be available to support 24/7 continuous manufacturing operations.
• Role may involve lifting materials and products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe/safety-toe footwear.
• Work environment includes exposure to industrial noise and frequent physical activity such as bending, twisting, and reaching.
• This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson's total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we're committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion .

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.