Maintenance Director

We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Manager to lead our team of mechanics and drive key departmental metrics related to safety, quality, cost, and production.

• Drive key departmental metrics related to safety, quality, cost, and production to ensure budgeted goals are met or exceeded
• Lead key productivity initiatives that may involve members of cross-functional teams from other shifts or departments
• Develop and deliver on the budget accounts specific to this function, MRO, and others
• Drive continuous improvement via the effective implementation of the Maintenance Program (waste/cost reduction, productivity improvement, cycle time reduction) through good manufacturing principles
• Drive rapid problem solving/root cause analysis from the production floor
• Achieve cost reduction targets, reduce waste, improve quality, identify, and resolve ergonomic issues
• Understand and identify EHS Hazards, risks, and controls of the operations and activities at the site
• Drive the creation and improvement of standardized work

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field or equivalent experience
• 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing facility with lean manufacturing practices
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing plant operations (industry experience must include manufacturing)
• Excellent communication skills, be well organized, and a team player
• Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or 5S experience preferred

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.

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.