KIK Consumer Products
Plant General Manager
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KIK Consumer Products
Job Overview KIK Consumer Products is one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, creating trusted brands such as Spic & Span®, Comet®, Clorox® Pool & Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry®. We bring exceptional products to consumers that protect families’ health and maintain clean homes and pools.
Your Role at KIK The Plant General Manager for Household will be accountable for the successful operation of a multi‑product manufacturing facility (bleach, laundry, window wash, and/or cleaners) with an annual throughput of 3‑15 million bottles. Reporting to the Household Vice President of Operations, the role focuses on safety, employee engagement, productivity, reliability, and quality while meeting throughput and conversion cost expectations. The individual will drive continuous improvement through vision, direction, empowerment, and strong accountability.
Responsibilities Champion a High‑Performance Plant Culture
Role model and reinforce the One KIK culture of safety, integrity, collaboration, transparency, and accountability
Drive safety as the #1 priority throughout the plant
Foster teamwork, engagement, and ownership, ensuring clear direction, communication, recognition, and accountability for results
Create a positive and sustainable work environment that enhances engagement, retention, and tenure through leadership, communication, and scheduling practices
Be a visible, hands‑on leader on the floor, connecting regularly with employees through daily presence, 1:1s, roundtables, and town halls
Monitor and act on employee engagement and turnover metrics, addressing root causes quickly and effectively
Drive Operational Excellence
Lead a disciplined operating cadence across production and warehousing, ensuring alignment with business plans and priorities
Ensure full regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, DHS, and other environmental and safety standards
Own the production plan in partnership with the Household Supply Chain organization
Establish and manage clear performance metrics (KPIs) to drive operational, financial, and quality outcomes
Partner with the Plant Controller to manage the P&L, budget, and key cost drivers to achieve financial targets
Deliver budgeted manufacturing volumes and conversion costs per unit, supporting company financial commitments
Maintain equipment reliability through timely repairs and proactive preventive maintenance programs
Achieve world‑class quality and service, targeting a 98%+ on‑time fill rate with zero quality withdrawals or recalls
Align shift structures and staffing to meet production needs while promoting engagement and compliance
Identify and manage capital (CAPEX) projects, ensuring timely implementation and ROI realization
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce complexity, and enhance operational agility
Build and Develop Talent
Attract, hire, and develop exceptional plant leadership and production talent to drive long‑term success
Assess and align talent with organizational needs, ensuring right people, right roles, right results
Manage headcount planning to meet forecasted production demands
Actively participate in hiring processes for key plant positions, ensuring timely decisions and strong candidate experiences
Ensure robust onboarding and training programs to enable early success and sustained performance
Drive a culture of performance accountability with measurable goals and KPIs
Identify and develop high‑potential employees, establishing growth and succession plans
Promote career pathing and skill development across the plant to support engagement and retention
Hold leaders accountable for managing performance decisively and fairly, addressing underperformance promptly
Collaborate Across the Organization with Stakeholders
Partner effectively with Senior Leadership, EHS, HR, Quality, Engineering, and Distribution teams
Maintain open, transparent communication to align on shared goals and resolve issues collaboratively
Influence and gain buy‑in on strategic priorities across multiple stakeholders
Build trust and credibility at all levels—from front‑line employees to senior executives and external partners
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical field preferred, and 10+ years of experience in manufacturing.
5+ years of direct people leadership experience.
Demonstrated managerial experience in a manufacturing setting.
Ability to manage a complex vertically integrated operation.
Transformational leader with the ability to drive an engaged culture across a manufacturing environment.
Strong problem‑solving, negotiating, and decision‑making skills with the proven ability to manage complex situations.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) and ERP systems such as JDE/SAP.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and speak to variances on a daily and monthly basis.
Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative leadership style, and the ability to interface at all levels of the organization.
Leads and demonstrates the ability to hold the organization to a high standard of ethics and integrity.
Experience in chemical process engineering preferred.
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing or 5S experience preferred.
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 an employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to encourage 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. Our portfolio includes Spic & Span®, Comet®, 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 global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, formulation, sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.
KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We do 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 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, 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
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KIK Consumer Products
Job Overview KIK Consumer Products is one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, creating trusted brands such as Spic & Span®, Comet®, Clorox® Pool & Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry®. We bring exceptional products to consumers that protect families’ health and maintain clean homes and pools.
Your Role at KIK The Plant General Manager for Household will be accountable for the successful operation of a multi‑product manufacturing facility (bleach, laundry, window wash, and/or cleaners) with an annual throughput of 3‑15 million bottles. Reporting to the Household Vice President of Operations, the role focuses on safety, employee engagement, productivity, reliability, and quality while meeting throughput and conversion cost expectations. The individual will drive continuous improvement through vision, direction, empowerment, and strong accountability.
Responsibilities Champion a High‑Performance Plant Culture
Role model and reinforce the One KIK culture of safety, integrity, collaboration, transparency, and accountability
Drive safety as the #1 priority throughout the plant
Foster teamwork, engagement, and ownership, ensuring clear direction, communication, recognition, and accountability for results
Create a positive and sustainable work environment that enhances engagement, retention, and tenure through leadership, communication, and scheduling practices
Be a visible, hands‑on leader on the floor, connecting regularly with employees through daily presence, 1:1s, roundtables, and town halls
Monitor and act on employee engagement and turnover metrics, addressing root causes quickly and effectively
Drive Operational Excellence
Lead a disciplined operating cadence across production and warehousing, ensuring alignment with business plans and priorities
Ensure full regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, DHS, and other environmental and safety standards
Own the production plan in partnership with the Household Supply Chain organization
Establish and manage clear performance metrics (KPIs) to drive operational, financial, and quality outcomes
Partner with the Plant Controller to manage the P&L, budget, and key cost drivers to achieve financial targets
Deliver budgeted manufacturing volumes and conversion costs per unit, supporting company financial commitments
Maintain equipment reliability through timely repairs and proactive preventive maintenance programs
Achieve world‑class quality and service, targeting a 98%+ on‑time fill rate with zero quality withdrawals or recalls
Align shift structures and staffing to meet production needs while promoting engagement and compliance
Identify and manage capital (CAPEX) projects, ensuring timely implementation and ROI realization
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce complexity, and enhance operational agility
Build and Develop Talent
Attract, hire, and develop exceptional plant leadership and production talent to drive long‑term success
Assess and align talent with organizational needs, ensuring right people, right roles, right results
Manage headcount planning to meet forecasted production demands
Actively participate in hiring processes for key plant positions, ensuring timely decisions and strong candidate experiences
Ensure robust onboarding and training programs to enable early success and sustained performance
Drive a culture of performance accountability with measurable goals and KPIs
Identify and develop high‑potential employees, establishing growth and succession plans
Promote career pathing and skill development across the plant to support engagement and retention
Hold leaders accountable for managing performance decisively and fairly, addressing underperformance promptly
Collaborate Across the Organization with Stakeholders
Partner effectively with Senior Leadership, EHS, HR, Quality, Engineering, and Distribution teams
Maintain open, transparent communication to align on shared goals and resolve issues collaboratively
Influence and gain buy‑in on strategic priorities across multiple stakeholders
Build trust and credibility at all levels—from front‑line employees to senior executives and external partners
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical field preferred, and 10+ years of experience in manufacturing.
5+ years of direct people leadership experience.
Demonstrated managerial experience in a manufacturing setting.
Ability to manage a complex vertically integrated operation.
Transformational leader with the ability to drive an engaged culture across a manufacturing environment.
Strong problem‑solving, negotiating, and decision‑making skills with the proven ability to manage complex situations.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) and ERP systems such as JDE/SAP.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and speak to variances on a daily and monthly basis.
Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative leadership style, and the ability to interface at all levels of the organization.
Leads and demonstrates the ability to hold the organization to a high standard of ethics and integrity.
Experience in chemical process engineering preferred.
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing or 5S experience preferred.
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 an employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to encourage 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. Our portfolio includes Spic & Span®, Comet®, 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 global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, formulation, sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.
KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We do 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 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, 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
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