We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes, Pools, and Cars.
When you join KIK Consumer Products- LAVO Division, 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, 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- LAVO Division
Under the responsibility of the Quality Assurance Department Manager and using laboratory equipment, he/she carries out quantitative and qualitative analyseson :
raw materials, production batches, bulk products finished products consumer and customer complaints He determines their physical and chemical properties and ensures that they comply with established specifications. Any variations or discrepancies must be noted and reported to the Quality Assurance Manager. Carries out work to improve the quality of existing products. Provides production support.
What You''ll Be Doing?
Perform analysis and approval of raw materials, bulk products, batch lots and finished products. Document results according to existing systems. Preparation and correction of special batches in the laboratory Distribute finished product specifications to production. Increased presence in the plant to provide production support Check conformity of production lines in collaboration with production Various tests in collaboration with the plant Analyze the plant's water (inlet, softened and waste) and ensure that it complies with established standards, determine ion composition and water hardness, send samples and analyze reports. Carry out the required complaint analyses on all products. Document these investigations and write complaint reports. Submit these to the Quality Assurance Manager. Carry out the necessary investigations and draw up non-conformity reports. Production, approval and dispatch of certificates of analysis. Carry out required laboratory analyses of batches of all finished products as well as raw materials, production line rounds. Receive laboratory orders Document dispatch and receipt of various samples. Correct out-of-standard batches. Submit these for approval to the Quality Assurance Manager or R&D Department. Ensure the proper operation of laboratory equipment, perform calibrations and optimize its use. Monitor analysis indicators/results (mix, finished products, complaints, etc.) to identify needs for continuous improvement. Monitor consumer/customer complaints to identify needs for continuous improvement. Draft Quality documents, including work instructions, procedures, operating methods, analysis methods, etc. Provide Quality training to plant employees. Data entry Monitor inventory of laboratory supplies: chemicals, dishes, equipment, etc. Follow-up of Safety Data Sheets for plant and laboratory raw materials (quality control). Follow-up of raw materials Quarantine monitoring (identification of problems and development of corrective actions) Updating and development of work tools (component weights, specifications, schedules, non-conformities, etc.). Participates in Quality meetings Analysis and monitoring of certain plant equipment (e.g. filters) Maintain order and cleanliness Perform all other tasks related to quality control and assurance.
What You''ll Bring
Diploma Collegial Studies in analytical chemistry, laboratory technology or equivalent Experience in a manufacturing environment (asset) Strong communication and teamwork skills French spoken and written
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 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. We are known for our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone® and Holts® automotive performance 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 2,500 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.