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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

As the Director of Continuous Improvement, you will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Continuous Improvement to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives across our chemical manufacturing operations. This role is critical in driving a culture of continuous improvement, process efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainable performance in safety, quality, productivity, and environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of manufacturing excellence within the chemical industry, along with strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

+ Develop and lead the enterprise-wide continuous improvement strategy aligned with business goals.

+ Partner with senior leadership to embed a CI culture across the organization.

+ Champion Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and best practices.

+ Identify, prioritize, and lead improvement initiatives focused on yield improvement, waste reduction, throughput, and safety.

+ Lead and manage cross-functional continuous improvement projects focused on cost reduction, quality enhancement, and process optimization.

+ Standardize operating procedures and drive consistency across production sites.

+ Use data-driven analysis to identify root causes and deliver sustainable improvements.

+ Train cross-functional teams in Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and other CI tools.

+ Build internal capability through coaching, mentoring, and training programs.

+ Define KPIs to measure improvement success and ROI.

+ Monitor project performance and ensure accountability for results.

+ Report regularly on CI metrics, project outcomes, and key achievements.

+ Act as a change agent to drive CI adoption in all levels of the organization.

+ Ensure CI practices align with regulatory and environmental compliance requirements specific to chemical manufacturing.

What You’ll Bring

+ Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

+ Career background in maintenance & technical background and plant management required, multi- site experience preferred.

+ 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a CI leadership role within the chemical or process industry.

+ Experience with multi-sites (2+)

+ Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt strongly preferred.

+ Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation and improvement programs.

+ Strong analytical skills and experience with tools such as DMAIC, SPC, Value Stream Mapping, etc.

+ Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

+ Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

+ Knowledge of ISO standards or other industry-specific certifications.

+ Experience in multi-site operations and scalability of CI programs.

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, 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 (“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 2,300 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 / Affirmative Action 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 status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital 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.

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