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 Sr. Project Engineer is a critical member of the engineering team and leads and supports a variety of projects and initiatives including process improvements, EHS projects, packaging cost savings, new product development, supplier sourcing, equipment and process testing, quality initiatives, and documenting of a variety of manufacturing and packaging protocols for our Pool consumer products business.

This position will report to the Plant Manager, and will be located in our Ontario, CA production facility for Pool products and may travel occasionally to other manufacturing and test sites throughout the US as needed. The Sr. Project Engineer will focus primarily on critical projects in the Ontario facility and coordinate heavily with the plant leadership team. 

What You’ll Be Doing

Working with the local plant team, identify critical projects to support production increases and improvements, including process, packaging, and plant construction/infrastructure areas Identify problems, develop solution proposals, and carry them through the capital project approval process Assemble and lead small cross-functional project teams in the execution of capital projects Manage all phases of capital projects – carry each project from initial scope definition, installation, commissioning startup and return to operation Manage multiple capital projects within budgeted cost and time constraints using internal resources and outside contractors Work with maintenance and continuous improvement staff in troubleshooting equipment and process problems and identify opportunities for improvements Prepare project cost, justifications, and benefits; manage schedule, track and report costs, and final results Develop bid package documents, review vendor quotes and propose the most appropriate combination of equipment & resources Develop operating procedures for new and existing equipment and processes Prepare project documentation including preliminary drawings, as built drawings, operating instructions, maintenance requirements etc. Participate in and lead continuous improvement activities on production lines and in blending/compounding areas

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; degree in Industrial, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred 5 or more years of electrical or mechanical project and contractor management experience in a manufacturing plant Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to adapt to changing priorities Ability to lead cross-functional teams in project execution with a strong sense of urgency and organization Manage multiple capital projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget Experience in specifying, procuring, installing, commissioning, and starting up automated equipment Proficient in packaging and automated systems, including chemical feed, batching, fillers, cappers, case erectors, packers, and palletizers Working knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD Knowledge in chemical GMP requirements strongly preferred Familiarity with Allen Bradley instrumentation and PLCs strongly preferred Travel up to 25%

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. 

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. This position has a base salary range of $135,000 – $145,000. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location. 

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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