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
Join our team as a Blow Mold Operations Manager, where you'll be the driving force behind seamless operations. Your role involves optimizing workflow, managing personnel, overseeing machinery repairs, and ensuring the efficient use of facilities.
What You'll Be Doing
Orchestrates the blow mold operation, ensuring seamless workflow and optimizing the utilization of personnel, skills, machines, and facilities. Directs and expedites machine repairs while addressing any hindrances to production procedures
Takes ownership of the maintenance, repair, installation, and enhancement of the blow mold equipment, along with downstream machinery and support systems at the facility
Manages both emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance tasks within the Blow Mold Department, executing preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective tasks as assigned
Leads the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of low and high voltage [single/3 phase] industrial electrical and control systems for Blow Mold Equipment
Oversees all facets of personnel performance, including staffing, training, and discipline within the department
Utilizes troubleshooting skills to address equipment issues and provides technical expertise for necessary repairs
Diligently reports any molds and machines requiring maintenance, contributing to the proactive upkeep of equipment
Spearheads recommendations for capital improvements within the plant, aiming for enhanced safety conditions, improved product quality, increased efficiency, and reduced operational costs
Develops or refines standard operational and working practices, ensuring strict compliance with established standards
Resolves operational, manufacturing, and delivery
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree required; Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering degree preferred8 or more years of manufacturing experience in plastics processing, packaging, or consumer products manufacturing
5 or more years of hands-on plastic blow molding experience, preferably in high-volume HDPE bottle manufacturing for household chemicals, bleach, or similar products
5 or more years of progressive leadership experience supervising production, maintenance, technical, or operations teams in a manufacturing environment
Strong technical and mechanical aptitude with demonstrated expertise in blow molding equipment, molds, auxiliary systems, and process optimization
Proven ability to quickly identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production, quality, and equipment issues while maintaining a safe and efficient operation
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to drive accountability, develop employees, and effectively manage plant priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate-level Excel skills (data analysis, formulas, sorting, filtering, reporting, and pivot tables) and Microsoft Word
Working knowledge and practical application of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence methodologies
Strong understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements associated with manufacturing and packaging household chemical products
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with production personnel, maintenance teams, leadership, suppliers, and customers
Highly organized with strong planning, prioritization, and project management skills; capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously while meeting production and business objectives
What You Will Get
KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.
About KIK
We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. 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.
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