Blow Mold Manager

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes, Pools, and Cars.

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team who 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, the cleanliness of their homes and pools, and the life of their automobiles. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, empowerment, 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

Join our team as a Blow Mold Operations Manager, where you'll be the driving force behind seamless operations. Your role involves optimizing workflow, managing personnel, overseeing machinery repairs, and ensuring the efficient use of facilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Orchestrates the blow mold operation, ensuring seamless workflow and optimizing the utilization of personnel, skills, machines, and facilities. Directs and expedites machine repairs while addressing any hindrances to production procedures

• Takes ownership of the maintenance, repair, installation, and enhancement of both blow mold and injection mold equipment, along with downstream machinery and support systems at the facility

• Manages both emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance tasks within the Blow Mold Department, executing preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective tasks as assigned

• Leads the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of low and high voltage [single/3 phase] industrial electrical and control systems for Blow Mold Equipment

• Oversees all facets of personnel performance, including staffing, training, and discipline within the department

• Utilizes troubleshooting skills to address equipment issues and provides technical expertise for necessary repairs

• Diligently reports any molds and machines requiring maintenance, contributing to the proactive upkeep of equipment

• Spearheads recommendations for capital improvements within the plant, aiming for enhanced safety conditions, improved product quality, increased efficiency, and reduced operational costs

• Develops or refines standard operational and working practices, ensuring strict compliance with established standards

• Resolves operational, manufacturing, and delivery problems, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience in a supervisory role

• 8 to 10 years of related experience; knowledge of plastic blow mold and packaging is preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of related blow mold manufacturing experience is preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience is required

• Strong technical and mechanical background is required

• Demonstrates the ability to react swiftly to plant operational problems, showcasing strong problem-solving skills and effective leadership abilities

• Proficient computer skills in MS Excel (intermediate user - spreadsheet setup, basic formulas, labeling, sorting data, filtering through data, pivot tables) and Microsoft Word

• Must demonstrate a clear understanding and utilization of Lean Manufacturing Principles, 5S, and Continuous Improvement Projects

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong organizational skills

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, 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.

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, 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.

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Bachelor's Degree
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Electrical Schematics
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Machine Safety Inspections
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Blow Molding Experience

Salary info:

$48.08 - $55.29 / hr