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 Manager, reporting to the General Manager in the managing of the day to day operation of the blow molding department 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
· Ensures efficient workflow and optimizing the utilization of personnel, skills, machines, and equipment for the department
· Directs 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
· Direct and expedite machine repairs for the department to the maintenance team while addressing any hindrances to production procedures with the maintenance team.
· Directs 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. This includes oversite for Quality in the department.
· Follows and supports all Safety programs
What You’ll Bring
· High school Diploma or GED required
· 5 or more years of technical leadership in a plastic blow molding and packaging environment required
· 3 or more years of experience leading a team
· Strong technical and mechanical background
· Demonstrates the ability to react swiftly to plant operational problems, showcasing strong problem-solving skills and effective leadership abilities
· Proficient computer skills in MS Excel (intermediate user-spreadsheet setup, basic formulas, labeling, sorting data, filtering through data, pivot tables) and MS Word.
· Must Demonstrate a clear understanding and utilization of Lean Manufacturing Principles, 5S, and Continuous Improvement Projects
· Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong organizational skills
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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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77054: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
