Operations Excellence Strategist

Creating the Future: Products That Care

Welcome to KIK Consumer Products, where we craft more than just world-class cleaning and sanitizing products; we build trust and legacies. When you join our team, you're embarking on a journey with colleagues who are dedicated and driven by a culture that prizes heart, hustle, and honor. As a leading player in the North American consumer products space, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation for homes and pools alike.

Your Exciting Role Begins Here

Do you have a vision for a safer, smarter future in manufacturing? We seek an enthusiastic Operations Manager who can lead diverse and daring projects in our chemical manufacturing sector. Your schedule will consistently revolve around a Monday - Friday framework, including rotating Saturdays from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is your chance to shine within a performance-focused environment!

Here’s how you’ll contribute:

• Uplift departmental goals around safety, quality, and production efficiencies that look beyond simple budget adherence
• Coordinate impactful productivity projects, blending talents from varied shifts and functions
• Advance systems that champion employee communication, technological transfer and boost morale
• Instill continuous improvement philosophies that curtail waste and elevate cycle efficiencies
• Sustain excellence across delivery and quality arenas, surpass many operational benchmarks
• Engage in effective dialogues with production units about staffing, scheduling, and capacity determinations
• Explore vast potentials in equipment performance advancements through analysis
• Oversee and drive both individual and team performance towards nurturing professional growth
• Force leaps in rapid problem-solving and root cause narratives direct from the production grounds
• Conquer targets related to cost reduction, quality enhancement, and ergonomic comfort
• Embrace EH&S hazard identification critical to operational safety protocols
• Sculpt and refine processes into standardized workflows for optimal benefits
• Travel commitment is approx. 10% based on business imperatives

The Ingredients for Success

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally within Engineering domains, a requisite
• A professional record extending beyond 5 years within manufacturing initiatives laden with lean principles
• Leadership depth evidenced over half a decade, propelling team synergy and achievement
• Sharp awareness of packaging/co-packaging and chemical plant competencies
• Masterful execution of plant procedures and organizational prowess
• Precision in communication, coupled with being an organized team cooperative
• Attuned to detail, avid at juggling various tasks within a bustling setting
• Proficiency in operating autonomously and liaising smoothly with diverse echelons in the organization
• Experienced with integrated/computer-linked manufacturing schema; JDE expertise is favored
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools, excelling at Excel crucial
• Analytical strength, enhanced investigation and solution-crafting abilities
• Experience within Lean or 5S frameworks, a valuable addition

Why KIK?

We know your compensation expectations are a key consideration. We ensure fair, competitive salaries reflective of your unique skills and the nuances of specific location parameters.

Discover KIK

Dedicated to crafting brands that clean homes, enhance pools, and redefine vehicle care, our network reaches across North America, Australia, and Europe. By championing brands like Spic and Span® and Comet®, our prowess extends to being North America’s leading store-brand bleach producer. We boast a diverse team of over 2,300 experts in product development, brand design, and strategic innovation.

Our core "One KIK" values maintain a commitment to fulfilling customer expectations, all without compromising on ethics or safety.

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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