Careers In Consumer Packaged Goods with The Clorox Company
Curious about careers in the CPG industry but not sure where to begin? Join us for NextGen Careers in Science with Clorox — an interactive panel designed to help you explore technical and non-technical career opportunities beyond academia.
Hear directly from industry experts from Clorox as they share:
Their career journeys and what led them to biopharma
The wide range of roles available — including non-traditional and business-focused paths
Practical strategies for landing internships and full-time roles
Tips for overcoming common challenges when transitioning into industry
Whether you’re passionate about research, interested in biotech innovation, or exploring career options, this event will give you actionable insight, industry exposure, and direct connections with professionals who want to support your growth.
You’ll walk away with:
✔ A clearer understanding of career pathways in CPG
✔ Real steps you can take now to become a competitive candidate
✔ New connections that could open doors to future opportunities
Meet the Speakers
Shanae Robinson is an accomplished Research & Development (R&D) leader with over 20 years of experience turning science into real‑world consumer products. She currently serves as Associate Director of R&D innovation at The Clorox Company, where she leads innovation and product development for well‑known brands, including Kingsford and Brita. In this role, Shanae helps define the long-term innovation product and technology pipelines and brings science‑based solutions from the lab to store shelves.
Will Smith is a Plant Manager at The Clorox Company, where he leads large‑scale manufacturing operations for one of the world’s most recognized consumer products companies. In this role, he oversees all aspects of plant operations—including production, safety, quality, supply chain coordination, and team leadership—demonstrating how STEM skills are applied daily in advanced manufacturing environments. Will has built his career at Clorox through progressive leadership roles, gaining hands‑on experience across manufacturing, distribution, safety, and operations management before advancing to Plant Manager. His work relies on the practical application of engineering principles, data analysis, process optimization, and continuous improvement to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, and at scale.
Elliot Burrell is a Senior Manager of Engineering at The Clorox Company, where he leads teams responsible for designing and delivering advanced manufacturing technologies that support large‑scale consumer product operations. Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, he works at the intersection of chemical engineering, manufacturing systems, and people leadership to drive safe, efficient, and sustainable production. In his current role, Elliot leads a team of Manufacturing Technology Engineers, focusing on fully integrated systems that combine human performance, operational excellence, and technical innovation. He also champions Clorox’s Capital Project Management processes, helping ensure new manufacturing systems are designed, built, and successfully launched in real‑world factory environments.
Schnequa Jones is a Release Train Engineer at The Clorox Company with over 15 years of experience applying technology, systems thinking, and data‑driven problem solving to global business operations. Her career demonstrates how STEM skills—particularly in information technology, systems analysis, and logistics—power major consumer goods companies. At Clorox, Schnequa works at the intersection of business, technology, and supply chain operations, helping design, implement, and support enterprise‑wide solutions that improve how products move from production to customers. She specializes in SAP systems, business process improvement, and systems integration, using analytical and technical expertise to solve complex operational challenges. Schnequa’s current role as a RTE centers around driving continuous improvement and innovation through Agile and Lean practices and leading and coordinating, cross‑functional teams to deliver complex technology solutions at scale.