Job Description:
Lead Reliability, Safety, and Uptime for a High-Volume Consumer Products PlantYou keep a pulse on the plant from the first shift huddle to the late-day review: walking the line, checking MaintainX for overnight trends, coaching techs through a rapid root-cause session, and confirming parts availability for the next scheduled PM. By afternoon, you’re aligning cross-functional teams on a changeover improvement, closing out an MRO budget update, and advancing a capital project that boosts throughput. Through it all, you’re measuring what matters—safety, reliability, cost, and productivity—and helping the operation deliver on quality and on-time commitments.
Your Impact:
Own departmental performance tied to safety, quality, cost, and production—meeting or surpassing budget targets.
Champion plant-wide productivity initiatives with cross-functional partners across shifts and departments.
Build and manage function-specific budgets, including MRO, and ensure smart spend aligned to priorities.
Advance Continuous Improvement by deploying a rigorous Maintenance Program focused on waste/cost reduction, productivity gains, and cycle-time reduction using good manufacturing principles.
Deliver on operational and maintenance KPIs: delivery, productivity improvement, equipment reliability, parts inventory health, and quality outcomes.
Provide daily communication to leadership on safety, quality, schedules, delivery risks, capacity, and staffing.
Analyze equipment performance data to surface and act on continuous improvement opportunities.
Establish, sustain, and continuously upgrade a PM system that underpins plant productivity.
Develop, manage, and execute capital projects from justification through start-up.
Lead, mentor, and evaluate team members—driving adherence to standard work, attendance, safety, and code of conduct while growing technical and interpersonal skills.
Facilitate rapid problem solving and root-cause analysis at the line.
Hit cost reduction goals, minimize waste, elevate quality, and identify and resolve ergonomic issues.
Recognize and control EHS hazards and risks associated with site operations and activities.
Create and continuously improve standardized work.
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred; High School Diploma required.5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment using lean practices; bottle manufacturing exposure is a plus.
Deep knowledge of manufacturing plant operations (must include manufacturing industry background).Experience with MaintainX or similar software.
Excellent communication and organizational skills; a collaborative team player.
Comfort working in a fast-paced setting with shifting priorities.
Ability to work independently and partner effectively at all levels of the organization.
Experience with integrated/computerized manufacturing systems; JDE experience is preferred.
Strong working knowledge of EPA regulations.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, with strong Excel skills.
Outstanding analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities.
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing or 5S experience preferred.
Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
Detail orientation with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Work environment:
indoor/outdoor industrial setting, not climate controlled. Regular access to areas requiring stairs/ladders, respirator use, and entry into confined spaces. The facility operates 24/7; availability during off-shift times may be required.
Rewards and Growth:
Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits—health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Plan for tomorrow with retirement savings options including employer match. Continue learning with Education Assistance that supports your ongoing growth. About KIKWe create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. As one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers, we operate 16 North American manufacturing facilities and serve customers globally across Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. Our portfolio includes Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are the #1 producer in North America of store-brand bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products. Our 2,300+ employees power capabilities spanning product development and formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics—guided by our “One KIK” values and an unwavering commitment to safety, ethics, and integrity. Equal Opportunity and AccessibilityKIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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 or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or 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. Privacy Policy: https://www.kikcorp.com/privacy-policy-applicant
