Production Supervisor

Jobinhalt

Overview

We are KIK!

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span ® and Comet ® cleaning products, Clorox ® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard ® , and Natural Chemistry ® pool chemicals, and Prestone ® and Holts ® automotive performance chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America for store-brand (“private label”) 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 2,500 employees drive 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.

Summary

The Production Supervisor is within our Household division and is responsible for maintaining and improving product quality, efficiency and minimize waste levels. This role requires flexibility, creativity and a mechanical aptitude. This is a progressive role where the individual will be expected to take on greater responsibility over time through job growth and promotion .

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of production lines to achieve production rates that meet or exceed standards (including efficient changeovers).
• Train and performance manage team members to ensure that each line is staffed with qualified and motivated
• Ensure the identification of product quality problems and implementation of corrective actions.
• Utilize theory of constraints or lean manufacturing techniques to evaluate and manage production counts, machine speeds, scrap and downtime to drive reliability to desired levels.
• Record and report accurate production counts, machine speeds, scrap counts, line down time, and other data as directed.
• Track and Report on Equipment Downtime and Equipment Needs to the Maintenance Division
• Ensure adequate supply of materials.
• Responsible for using correct product labor/speed standard.
• Enforce all GMP’s, Safety and Environmental regulations as well as company policies.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of paperwork.
• Able to meet deadlines to deliver production requirements (Flexible work schedule).
• Must be driven with a desire to progress through promotion.
• Perform other duties/tasks as assigned.
• Forge relationships with business partners throughout the site. Communicate well and clearly, taking the time to understand manufacturing processes.
• Safety driven individual, accomplished in driving production schedules, and improving production efficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to affect change, consistently drive results, and influence all levels of the organization.
• Safety driven individual, accomplished in driving production schedules, and improving production efficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to affect change, consistently drive results, and influence all levels of the organization.
  

Qualifications

• Preferred Technical degree or 5 years experience in chemical manufacturing as a supervisor with hands-on approach to leadership.
• Forge relationships with business partners throughout the site.
• Communicate well and clearly, taking the time to understand manufacturing processes.
• Experience with filling lines and previous union experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated drive and potential to assume higher levels of responsibility.
• The ability to react to urgency to achieve objectives and deadlines despite obstacles and time pressures.
  

A Career With KIK Offers

KIK offers very 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 Custom Products.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of 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, martial status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.