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

The Vice President of Household Operations is accountable for the overall performance of the manufacturing sites, and responsible to direct and enable the site teams to execute operations strategy to meet the business and customer needs. This includes leveraging knowledge of industry best practices, systems modeling, financial analysis and collaborating cross-functionally (e.g., Business, R&D, legal, Procurement) to solve problems and create opportunities to improve site and business performance profitability and enable best-in-class service to internal and external customers.  We are looking for this person to be located in Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Virginia, Tennessee and Alabama. 

 

What You’ll Be Doing

Oversee Operations: Manage multi-site manufacturing operations, including production, maintenance, technology, and other relevant functions Ensure Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to company, divisional, and regulatory standards for health, safety, and environmental compliance Drive Performance: Improve operational performance through strategic planning, goal setting, coaching, and fostering a culture of teamwork and communication Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with divisional peers, the Household President, and the sales team to optimize divisional performance and customer satisfaction Optimize Maintenance: Implement and oversee proactive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and site modernization Lead Financial Management: Manage within annual operating and capital budgets, maximizing ROI and ensuring timely project completion Develop Talent: Lead and develop a high-performing winning team, making strategic workforce decision and fostering a culture of engagement and growth Deliver Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement in safety, capacity, quality, and cost to meet customer and business needs  Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Maintain operational permits and engage with the community to uphold the right to operate

 

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, chemical engineering preferred. 15+ years of experience in operations and manufacturing  Experience overseeing at least 3+ sites/Plant Managers Weekly travel required to operating locations Expertise in cost management and continuous improvement In-depth knowledge of batch and continuous mass process technologies, operations, maintenance, lean concepts and supply chain Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) development and compliance with handling highly toxic materials and high-hazard process operations  Ability to build community relationships and promote site business and company Corporate Responsibility and Citizenship (CRC) goals

 

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, 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.

 

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