VP of Operations - Pool

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 are 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

The successful Vice President, Operations candidate will be a hands-on, participative leader/manager. The Vice President, Operations will establish enterprise operational excellence discipline that drives efficiency, cost management, scalability, and value creation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Drive operational execution that supports cost management and volume growth (cost per lb. basis)

• Implement continuous improvement and advocate for capital investment strategies to drive operational efficiency and meet required demand volumes.

• Drive KARS priorities, common TTIs and other measurements that drive operational performance and financial results.

• Execution of plant-based KPIs to operate under a common framework with clear visibility into plant performance.

• Review key Operations staff at each plant and determine optimal organization structure to drive efficiency and results. Implement appropriate organizational changes within 3 months.

• Set the tone for a culture of safety, trust, ethics and integrity with a zero-tolerance approach for counter-behaviors.

• Drive the implementation and sustainability of the One KIK culture across the network.

• Actively engage in the implementation of a formal communication strategy, including the use of regular plant meetings with all employees to share/reinforce key messages.

• Drive a culture of problem solving and accountability, where results and ownership for results are key. Purposely establish strong relationships with ELT members and Operations leaders through regular and ongoing engagement.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree required; Chemical Engineering degree preferred.

• 10 or more years of people leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with 5 or more years of multi-site experience

• Passport required.

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.