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 Director of Chemical Management and Emergency Response is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Chemical Management and Emergency Response within the organization. This includes developing and implementing comprehensive safety strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and minimizing risks to our employees and the environment. This role requires a strong understanding of Reactive Chemicals, specifically Chlorine and TCCA (trichloroisocyanuric acid), risk assessment methodologies, and emergency response within chemical manufacturing. This role will report into the VP of EHS and have 3 direct reports.  Travel expectations: 50-60%.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

Develop and implement a comprehensive chemical management strategy:  Conduct thorough risk assessments and hazard analyses for all products Identify and evaluate potential safety hazards and risks associated with product design, manufacturing, and use Develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize or eliminate risks Establish and maintain a robust chemical safety management system Ensure Site has the necessary tools and training needed to properly respond to any events Ensure regulatory compliance:  Stay abreast of all relevant chemical safety regulations, standards, and directives (e.g., NFPA, EPA, OSHA, IFC, IBC) Ensure product compliance with all applicable safety regulations and standards Prepare and submit required regulatory filings and notifications Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with internal safety policies and procedures Analyze incident data to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions Collaborate with cross-functional teams:  Work closely with Regional EHS Directors, Site EHS Team, engineering and operations to ensure chemical management is integrated throughout the corporation. Foster a culture of chemical safety and risk awareness within the organization Stay current on industry best practices:  Monitor industry trends and best practices in chemical safety and risk management Attend industry conferences and participate in professional development activities Continuously improve chemical safety processes and procedures based on industry best practices

 

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred 10 or more years of experience in chemical safety and management 5 or more years of people leadership experience managing at least 3 direct reports Strong understanding of product safety regulations, standards, and directives (e.g., NFPA, EPA, OSHA, IFC, IBC) Experience with risk assessment methodologies (e.g., FMEA, FTA, HAZOP, PHA’s) Excellent project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong leadership and mentoring 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 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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