Operations Manager

KIK Consumer Products • Chicago, IL

9h

About The Position

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 leader with a passion for safety, quality, and continuous improvement! Join our team and lead exciting initiatives that boost productivity, cut costs, and enhance employee engagement in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment. As our Operations Manager, you’ll champion cross-functional projects, mentor and develop a skilled team, and tackle challenges head-on with root cause analysis and innovative problem-solving. If you’re ready to make an impact and help us set the standard in operational excellence, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent required, Bachelors degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in a manufacturing facility with lean manufacturing practices.
• 5 or more years of people leadership experience in process manufacturing with knowledge of packaging
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing plant operations
• Excellent communication skills; be well organized and a team player
• Detail oriented and accurate, able to multitask and prioritize workload
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Experience with integrated/computerized manufacturing systems. JDE experience is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft applications – strong understanding of excel
• Excellent organizational, analytical, investigation, problem solving, communication skills and be a team player
• Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing or 5S experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive key departmental metrics related to safety, quality, cost and production to ensure budget goals are met or exceeded
• Leads key productivity initiatives that may involve members of cross-functional teams from other shifts or departments
• Oversee programs to deliver positive employee relations, safety, communications, yield improvement, technology transfer, process improvement to support operating and strategic goals
• Drive continuous improvement (waste/cost reduction, productivity improvement, cycle time reduction) through good manufacturing practices
• Ensures the success of all operational and maintenance metrics including delivery, productivity improvement, material inventory and quality improvement
• Communicate daily with production planning and counterparts regarding safety, quality, scheduling, delivery, workload capacity and staffing issues
• Analysis of equipment performance to identify continuous improvement opportunities
• 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
• Drive rapid problem solving/root cause analysis from the production floor
• Achieve cost reduction targets, reduce waste, improve quality, identify and resolve ergonomic issues
• Understands and identifies EH&S Hazards, risks and controls of the operations and activities at the site
• Drive the creation and improvement of standardized work
• Travel up to 10% per business need

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED