Program Manager, Supply Chain (Job #SA-1005). This is a 100% telecommute position from anywhere in the United States reporting to WD-40 Company’s office located at 9715 Businesspark Avenue, San Diego, CA 92131.

• Responsible for leading the successful completion and coordination of the Americas Supply Chain program (group of related projects) in sync with company strategy.
• Manage projects horizontally and ensure that cross-project work remains feasible from business standpoint.
• Manage the strategic selection, prioritization, and sequencing of projects.
• Plan and define project scope with input from Supply Chain Director and VP including identifying and determining project outcomes, critical success pathways, and appropriate parameters including projected budget and initial risk assessment.
• Manage total supply chain integration efforts (sourcing, operations, and materials).
• Lead project coordination, including materials sourcing, test production runs within material and budgetary requirements.
• Establish and define project teams, set project tasks/goal for assigned operational projects to include materials and production conversions, manufacturing relocations, and other operational objectives.

• Master of Business Administration degree and Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7 years of progressive experience in Project Engineering, Project Management, or a combination thereof in the field of supply chain; vendor management or logistics; or strategic sourcing and procurement. Employer will accept pre- and post-Master’s degree experience (experience must be post-Bachelor’s degree).
• Work experience to include: (1) 7 years of experience leading concurrent projects with at least 18 stakeholders and 6 cross-functional departments, or managing a program of interrelated projects. (2) 7 years of experience with supply chain, including one of the following: sourcing, operations and manufacturing, material management and planning, packaging for consumer products, resource planning, full cycle project management against pre-defined deliverables, budget, manufacturing capabilities, or fee negotiation. (3) 7 years of experience with strategic planning and execution, including strategic selection, prioritization, and sequencing of projects to align with company strategy. (4) 7 years of project management experience leading and coordinating projects from inception to completion, including technology discovery, product commercialization, and managing operational projects, including materials and production conversions and manufacturing relocations. (5) 6 years of experience working with at least two teams to establish standards and systems, and ensuring communication and integration across the program. (6) 5 years of experience with risk management and change management, including evaluating program-level risks, leading the change management process, and developing strategies for risk mitigation and organizational change. (7) 5 years of experience implementing program or project management process improvements. (8) 5 years of experience with data analysis, including utilizing data for supply chain operations and financial decision-making.
• Must have a Project Manager Certification or Project Management Professional Certification.
• Must have a Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
• Any and all experience may be gained concurrently.
• Position requires 30% domestic travel and 10% international travel; expenses paid by employer.
• 40 hrs./wk.
• Salary: $149,282 to $175,900/yr.
• Address of employment: This is a 100% telecommute position from anywhere in the United States reporting to WD-40 Company’s office located at 9715 Businesspark Avenue, San Diego, CA 92131.
• Interested candidates must apply electronically from WD-40 Company’s site (this page).

Our “Why”

At WD-40 Company, we believe that purpose-driven, passionate people guided by our values create amazing outcomes.  Our "why" is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do. 

Why You Should Apply

• A strong values-aligned organization where contributions are acknowledged and rewarded, and where 90% of our employees experience a sense of belonging.
• A learning-based culture where 78% of our team believe they can achieve their career objectives.
• Over 94% employee engagement as of the January 2025 global employee survey results.
• 99% of our people report that they “love to tell people that they work for WD-40 Company!”

Do You Align With Our Values?

Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do: We live, breathe, and play by our values every day.

Thank you for considering WD-40 Company in your career search!

#PositiveLastingMemories

At WD-40 Company we foster a culture of inclusion where all individuals are recognized, valued, respected, and experience a sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual characteristics that make us unique such as our backgrounds, experiences, qualities, talents, traits, beliefs, and preferences.

(Job #SA-1005)

Our competitive and comprehensive benefits package provides you protection, security, and peace of mind. We offer life-enhancing health, wellness, and financial programs, including profit sharing, annual cash incentive rewards, tuition reimbursement, and 401K match. In addition, we want you to recharge and take time off, so enjoy short-day Fridays, vacation time, paid holidays, and an additional paid week off between Christmas and the new year to spend with family and friends!