Maintenance Manager

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes, Pools, and Cars.

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you're joining a team who 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, the cleanliness of their homes and pools, and the life of their automobiles. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, empowerment, 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 Maintenance Manager is a key member of the Site Leadership Team who will be responsible for all maintenance related activities of the site and its equipment within this location. The responsibilities also include creating an engaged plant culture that can meet and/ or exceed operational and business performance expectations, budget and P&L management, driving EH&S requirements, quality, production, warehousing, all while maintaining the required safety standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Drive key departmental metrics related to MRO, safety, quality, cost and production to ensure budgeted goals are met or exceeded and ensure the success of all operational and maintenance metrics including delivery, productivity improvement, equipment and parts inventory, and quality program.

• Leads key productivity initiatives that may involve members of cross-functional teams from other shifts or departments.

• Drive continuous improvement via the effective implementation of the Maintenance Program (waste/cost reduction, productivity improvement, cycle time reduction) through good manufacturing principles and analysis of equipment performance to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

• Communicate daily with management team regarding safety, quality, scheduling, delivery, workload capacity and staffing issues and drive rapid problem solving/root cause analysis from the production floor.

• Manage and evaluate overall an individual's performance within the department (adherence to standard work, attendance, safety, code of conduct, etc.), mentoring and developing the team to continue to grow their technical and interpersonal skills.

• Achieve cost reduction targets, reduce waste, improve quality, identify and resolve ergonomic issues.

• Identifies and understands EHS Hazards, risks and controls of the operations and activities at the site.

• Develop and maintain an effective and sustainable Preventative Maintenance system that will support productivity efficiencies in the plant and develop, manage and implement Capital Expense Projects.

• Drive the creation and improvement of standardized work.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field or equivalent experience.

• 5 or more years' experience in a manufacturing facility with lean manufacturing practices.

• Thorough understanding of manufacturing plant operations (industry experience must include manufacturing).

• Working experience with Industrial Electrical manufacturing strongly preferred.

• Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing or 5S experience preferred.

• Experience with integrated/computerized manufacturing systems. JDE experience is preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of QS9000, ISO 14001 and EPA regulations.

• Proficient with Microsoft applications - strong understanding of Excel.

• Excellent communication skills and a well-organized team player.

• Detail oriented, proficiency, able to multitask and prioritize workload and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work independently and to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, investigation, problem solving, communication skills and be a team player.

• Working Conditions: The production facility is within an indoor/outdoor, industrial environment and is not climate controlled. Manager will regularly enter areas that require the use of stairs or ladders, respirator protection, and enter closely confined spaces.

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.

Thank you for your interest and consideration of a position with KIK Consumer Products.

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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.