Production Manager - 1st Shift

Job Description

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

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all operations related to the filling lines within the plant. This role ensures production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards. The manager will lead a team of supervisors, leads, and operators to drive continuous improvement, reduce downtime, and ensure timely delivery of filled products to support overall plant goals.

What You'll Be Doing

• Oversee day-to-day filling line operations across multiple shifts, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met
• Manage and develop a team of supervisors, leads and operators; provide coaching, performance feedback, and training
• Monitor and analyze production data (output, yields, downtime, etc.) to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Partner with multiple on and off-site teams to ensure equipment reliability and compliance
• Ensure adherence to all safety, sanitation, and GMP guidelines
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma tools
• Plan and manage production schedules and staffing levels to meet demand and minimize costs
• Ensure timely communication and coordination across departments including Supply Chain, QA, and HR
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance records
• Lead daily production meetings and participate in plant leadership reviews

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5 or more years of manufacturing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Experience with high-speed filling equipment and automated production systems preferred
• Strong understanding of GMP, food/beverage/pharmaceutical standards
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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, South Africa, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), Bio Guard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals.

We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand 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;…