Position Overview
The Production Manager is a key member of the Prestone Freehold plant's Leadership Team. The responsibilities include overall production management of a high-volume automotive chemicals and consumer products manufacturing plant. Ideal candidate is a demonstrated leader, and has proven success meeting and/ or exceeding production goals. This position oversees production of 4 liquid filling lines and a blow molding line that manufactures bottles from less than one gallon up to drums and totes. This role is responsible for achieving adherence of daily packaging line schedule, including production line standard rates, labor efficiencies, product quality, overall Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP/Housekeeping) and employee safety. Additional accountabilities for this role are shift’s overall preparation to run, including coordination of line mechanical set-ups, product supply and material supply from leads and warehousing that meets scheduled line start-up. This individual MUST be outgoing, entrepreneurial, a self starter, and technically talented with strong leadership skills and abilities. Strengths must include communication, coaching, and mentoring skills, and the ability to promote enhanced employee relations and reports to the Plant Manager.
Day to Day Accountabilities

• Oversees activities of production lines to achieve production rates that meet or exceed standards (including efficient changeovers)
• Responsible for the training and performance management of team members to ensure that each line is staffed with qualified and motivated individuals
• Ensure the identification of product quality problems and implementation of corrective actions
• Utilize theory of constraints or lean manufacturing techniques to evaluate and manage production counts, machine speeds, scrap and downtime to drive reliability to desired levels
• Record and report accurate production counts, machine speeds, scrap counts, line down time, and other data as directed by Production Manager
• Ensure adequate supply of materials (skid tickets, skid records, gloves) (staging and de-staging)
• Responsible for using correct product labor/speed standard
• Enforce all GMP’s, Safety and Environmental regulations as well as company policies
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of paperwork
• Able to meet deadlines to deliver production requirements (Flexible work schedule)
• Must be driven with a desire to progress through promotion
• Perform other duties/tasks as assigned.
• Forge relationships with business partners throughout the site. Communicate well and clearly, taking the time to understand manufacturing processes.
• Responsible for preparing new hire and annual performance reviews

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 3+ yrs managing a team highly preferred, however 10+ yrs relevant manufacturing leadership experience with lean manufacturing practices and/or 5S will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of liquid filling and packaging ops ideal, blow molding and chemical manufacturing a plus.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing plant operations.
• SAP, JDE or relevant ERP experience required
• Experience with mechanical preventative maintenance systems
• Oracle & KRONOS,
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel

We are 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, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa . We are known by 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 for 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 drive 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 .

A Career with KIK Offers:KIK offers very 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.Thank you for your interest and consideration of a position with KIK Consumer Products.www.KIKCORP.comKIK 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.Location: 250 Halls-Mills Road,Freehold,07728,US, Freehold, NJ 07728Location: 250 Halls-Mills Road,Freehold,07728,US, Freehold, NJ 07728

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Freehold, NJ 07728: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary?

Experience:

• Production management: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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