Plant General Manager

KIK Consumer Products•Auburndale, FL

About The Position

The Plant General Manager for Household is accountable for the successful operation of a multi-product manufacturing facility producing bleach, laundry, window wash, and/or cleaners, with annual throughput of 3–15 million bottles. Reporting to the Household Director of Operations, this leader establishes and maintains a robust operating model and a positive, high-performance culture centered on safety, employee engagement, productivity, reliability, and quality while meeting throughput and conversion-cost expectations. The role drives continuous improvement through clear direction, team cohesion, empowerment, active facility engagement, and strong accountability. The position leads plant culture and operational excellence, including production and warehousing, regulatory compliance, production planning, performance metrics, financial results, equipment reliability, quality and service, staffing, and capital projects. It also attracts, develops, and manages plant talent, and collaborates with senior leadership and cross-functional partners across EHS, HR, Quality, Engineering, and Distribution/Transportation.

Requirements

10 or more years of experience in manufacturing.
5 or more years of direct people leadership experience.
Demonstrated managerial experience in a manufacturing setting.
Ability to manage a complex, vertically integrated operation.
Transformational leadership ability to drive an engaged culture in a manufacturing environment.
Strong problem-solving, negotiating, and decision-making skills, including the ability to manage complex situations.
Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access), and ERP systems such as JDE or SAP.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and explain variances on a daily and monthly basis.
Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative leadership style, and ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to uphold high standards of ethics and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
Experience in chemical process engineering.
Experience with continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or 5S.

Responsibilities

Champion the One KIK culture of safety, integrity, quality, collaboration, transparency, and accountability, with safety as the plant’s top priority.
Foster teamwork, engagement, ownership, clear communication, recognition, and accountability for results.
Create a positive, sustainable work environment that supports engagement, retention, and tenure through leadership, communication, and scheduling practices.
Maintain a visible, hands-on presence on the plant floor and connect with employees through daily interactions, one-on-ones, roundtables, and town halls.
Monitor employee engagement and turnover metrics and address root causes.
Lead a disciplined operating cadence across production and warehousing, aligned with business plans and priorities.
Ensure 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 KPIs for operational, financial, and quality outcomes.
Partner with the Plant Controller on the P&L, budget, and cost drivers to achieve financial targets.
Deliver budgeted manufacturing volumes and conversion costs per unit.
Maintain equipment reliability through timely repairs and preventive maintenance programs.
Achieve quality and service goals, including a 98% or higher on-time fill rate and zero quality withdrawals or recalls.
Align shift structures and staffing with production needs while promoting engagement and compliance.
Identify and manage CAPEX projects, ensuring timely implementation and return on investment.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce complexity, and improve operational agility.
Attract, hire, assess, and develop plant leadership and production talent; align people with organizational needs.
Plan headcount to meet forecasted production demands and participate in hiring for key plant positions.
Ensure effective onboarding and training programs.
Establish measurable performance goals and KPIs, hold leaders accountable, address underperformance, and develop high-potential employees through growth and succession plans.
Promote career pathing and skill development across the plant.
Collaborate with Senior Leadership, EHS, HR, Quality, Engineering, and Distribution/Transportation teams.
Communicate transparently, resolve issues collaboratively, build stakeholder alignment, and maintain trust across employee, leadership, and external-partner levels.