Manufacturing Operations Manager

Job Description 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 At KIK, we are seeking a driven Operations Manager with a passion for safety, quality, people leadership, and continuous improvement. In this role, you’ll lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across production, warehouse, and inventory functions while developing a strong team and driving accountability, productivity, and operational performance. You’ll partner cross-functionally to solve challenges, improve processes, and ensure the operation consistently meets safety, quality, delivery, and production goals. This position is scheduled Monday–Friday, approximately 7:00 AM–3:00/4:00 PM, with flexibility based on business needs and occasional weekend support during peak season. The salary range is $120,000–$130,000 annually, plus an annual bonus incentive. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. What You’ll Do Drive key departmental metrics related to safety, quality, cost, delivery, production, and reliability to ensure operational and budget goals are met or exceededLead day-to-day filling and packaging operations, including production planning, line performance, changeovers, center lining, operational cleaning, and operator-level preventive maintenance activitiesLead key productivity and process improvement initiatives, partnering with cross-functional teams and departments to support plant operating and strategic goalsOversee warehouse and inventory operations, ensuring material and finished goods availability aligns with production schedules, order requirements, and customer demandProvide operational oversight of Blow Mold production, ensuring adequate staffing and bottle availability while partnering with technical leadership to address downtime, equipment losses, and production needsCommunicate and collaborate with Production Planning, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Customer Service, Order Management, Logistics, and HR regarding safety, quality, scheduling, delivery, capacity, staffing, inventory, and operational prioritiesMonitor production and equipment performance, identify operational losses and improvement opportunities, and drive rapid problem-solving and root cause analysis from the production floorLead, coach, and develop employees while managing performance related to standard work, attendance, safety, quality, code of conduct, productivity, and overall job performanceSupport employee relations activities, including performance documentation, corrective action, employee counseling, investigations, and 30/60/90-day new-hire performance reviews, in partnership with HRDrive continuous improvement through waste and cost reduction, productivity improvement, standardized work, 5S, center lining, cleaning standards, and good manufacturing practicesEnsure required daily, weekly, and end-of-shift operational reporting is completed accurately, including production, reliability, and inventory-related metricsUnderstand and identify EHS hazards, risks, and controls associated with site operations and activities while reinforcing a strong safety cultureDevelop employee capabilities through training, coaching, skill development, and clear communication of expectations and operational priorities What You’ll Bring High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably within high-speed filling, packaging, or process manufacturing environments5+ years of people leadership experienceStrong understanding of manufacturing plant operations, including production line flow, filling and packaging equipment, changeovers, and operational processesStrong leadership skills with the ability to drive accountability, develop employees, and effectively lead teamsExcellent communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate expectations and work effectively across all levels of the organizationStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and pivot quickly in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentExperience with integrated/computerized manufacturing systems; SAP experience preferredProficiency with Microsoft applications, including ExcelWarehouse and inventory management knowledge or experience preferredContinuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, center lining, or CIL 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 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, 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, South Africa, 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 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 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. 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