Operations Manager

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

Your Role at KIK

At KIK we are seeking a driven leader with a passion for safety, quality, and continuous improvement? Join our team (Monday - Friday Rotating Saturdays, 7 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm) and lead exciting initiatives that boost productivity, cut costs, and enhance employee engagement in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment. As our Operations Manager, you’ll champion cross-functional projects, mentor and develop a skilled team, and tackle challenges head-on with root cause analysis and innovative problem-solving. If you’re ready to make an impact and help us set the standard in operational excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply Today!

What You'll Be Doing

• Drive key departmental metrics related to safety, quality, cost and production to ensure budget goals are met or exceeded
• Leads key productivity initiatives that may involve members of cross-functional teams from other shifts or departments
• Oversee programs to deliver positive employee relations, safety, communications, yield improvement, technology transfer, process improvement to support operating and strategic goals
• Drive continuous improvement (waste / cost reduction, productivity improvement, cycle time reduction) through good manufacturing practices
• Ensures the success of all operational and maintenance metrics including delivery, productivity improvement, material inventory and quality improvement
• Communicate daily with production planning and counterparts regarding safety, quality, scheduling, delivery, workload capacity and staffing issues
• Analysis of equipment performance to identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Manage and evaluate overall an individual’s performance within the department (adherence to standard work, attendance, safety, code of conduct, etc.), mentoring and developing the team to continue to grow their technical and interpersonal skills
• Drive rapid problem solving / root cause analysis from the production floor
• Achieve cost reduction targets, reduce waste, improve quality, identify and resolve ergonomic issues
• Understands and identifies EH&S Hazards, risks and controls of the operations and activities at the site
• Drive the creation and improvement of standardized work
• Travel up to 10% per business need

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in related field (Required) (Engineering Degree preferred)

This position requires residing within approximately 30 minutes of the Auburndale plant to ensure timely availability for urgent or emergency situations. The Auburndale leadership team upholds this standard of proximity. Relocation assistance will be provided for qualified candidates currently living outside of this radius.

5 ormore years of experience in a manufacturing facility with lean manufacturing processes

5 or more years of People Leadership experience

Knowledge of packaging or co-packaging and chemical manufacturing

Thorough understanding of manufacturing plant operations

Excellent communication skills; be well organized and a team player

Detail oriented and accurate, able to multitask and prioritize workload

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently and to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

Experience with integrated / computerized manufacturing systems. JDE experience is preferred

Proficient with Microsoft applications – strong understanding of excel

Excellent organizational, analytical, investigation, problem solving, communication skills and be a team player

Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing or 5S experience preferred

What You Will Get

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills / experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic / office location.

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand (“private label”) bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.