Plant General Manager

KIK Consumer Products • Santa Fe Springs, CA

5d

About The Position

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 Plant General Manager will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust operating model and positive winning culture centered around safety, employee engagement, productivity, reliability and quality while meeting throughput and conversion cost per unit expectations. The individual will drive continuous improvement performance through clear vision and direction, team cohesion, empowerment, active engagement across the facility and strong accountability.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline preferred.
• 10 or more years of manufacturing experience, including 5 or more years in a direct people leadership role.
• Proven success managing teams within a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage a complex vertically integrated operation.
• A 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 the 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 & monthly basis
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative leadership style, and the ability to interface at all levels of the organization, including front-line employees, plant leaders, BU leadership, and senior leadership
• Leads and demonstrates the ability to hold the organization to a high standard of ethics and integrity

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Chemical process engineering preferred
• Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing or 5S experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Champion a High-Performance Plant Culture
• Drive Operational Excellence
• Build and Develop Talent
• Collaborate Across the Organization with Stakeholders

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