Maintenance Manager

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

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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

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Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for optimizing equipment functionality and facility operations? Here at KIK Consumer Products we are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance activities at our facility. This person will enhance the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components. Additional duties involve managing and scheduling facility and equipment work assignments, performing and organizing preventative maintenance, and developing and implementing safety processes and procedures with strong leadership skills. This person will possess a proven track record in developing and supporting long-term maintenance strategies in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment. Apply Today!

**What You’ll Be Doing

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• Develop and implement long-term maintenance plans to achieve year-over-year improvements in reliability, Maintenance KPIs, and cost efficiency.

• Oversee troubleshooting, commissioning, repair, and improvement of equipment in both field-based and production settings.

• Ensure compliance with national, state, and local regulatory requirements, including environmental, safety, and emergency management regulations.

• Manage and maintain equipment installation requirements (e.g., electrical power, water, airflow, space) and ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and implement process improvement initiatives and support lean manufacturing practices.

• Lead and manage a team of maintenance personnel, providing mentorship, performance management, and development opportunities.

• Diagnose and resolve problems in non-manufacturing systems such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.

• Maintain and operate within a chemical manufacturing environment, including off-shift and weekend support as needed.

**What You’ll Bring

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• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

• 7 or more years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment

• 5 or more years of experience in people leadership

• Previous experience in bottling and automated filling operations strongly preferred

• Proficient in Maintenance Troubleshooting, Failure Analysis, and analytical engineering tools such as root cause analysis and critical path problem-solving.

• Strong working knowledge of QS9000, ISO 14001, EPA regulations, and integrated manufacturing systems (JDE preferred).

• Ability to work in an industrial, non-climate-controlled environment and navigate stairs, ladders, and confined spaces while using appropriate safety equipment.

• Experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or 5S methodologies.

• Working knowledge of supply chain capabilities, strategies, and manufacturing management principles.

• Familiarity with change management principles and engineering system documentation processes.

• Basic diagnostic and repair skills for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.

• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

**Physical Requirement:

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• Occasionally exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force (up to 1/3 of the time).

• Frequently applying 10 to 25 pounds of force (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time).

• Constantly exerting greater than negligible force, up to 10 pounds (2/3 or more of the time) for moving objects.

• Must have the ability to perform the following: Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Handling, Feeling, Seeing, Hearing

**What You Will Get

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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

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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 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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You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management