Job Information
KIK Consumer Products EHS Manager in Ontario, California
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
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing safety equipment inventory, conducting regular safety inspections, and managing hazardous waste removal vendors. You will interact with various departments to deliver training in emergency response procedures and hazardous material handling, ensuring that all employees are equipped with the knowledge to work safely and effectively.
As the EHS Manager, you will also be responsible for monitoring environmental compliance and acting as the key liaison with regulatory agencies. You will alert the leadership team to any environmental health and safety risks, providing recommendations for corrective actions to prevent hazards and ensure a safe working environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the chemical manufacturing industry, with a strong understanding of environmental compliance and CalOSHA. This position is integral to ensuring a safe and compliant workplace, protecting both the environment and the well-being of our team.
What You’ll Be Doing
Subject matter expert in EHS providing site specific technical guidance
Establishment and maintenance of site EHS objectives and targets
Represents EHS on site Leadership Team
Development and execution of tactical and strategic plans to improve EHS performance
Manage the EHS training program, including new hire, job-specific, contractor and required refresher training
Manage the site EHS Committee
Manage site EHS communications
Manage site incident and injury reporting, investigation, and recordkeeping
Assist in the management of worker’s compensation claims and the site KIK Return to Work program
What You’ll Bring
5+ years of environmental, health and safety compliance experience in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred or a minimum of 5+ years of equivalent experience required
Detailed knowledge and understanding of federal, state/provincial and local EHS as well as CalOSHA regulations is required
Experience with the following reporting/permitting is strongly preferred, SMARTS, CERS, TRI, TIER II, QISP, CUPA
Spanish speaking strongly preferred
Experience with Industrial wastewater and potable water systems, as well as the chemicals or consumer products industry a plus
Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Plans (RMP) or E2 requirements is a plus
Experience supervising employees is a plus
Self-driver focusing on continuous improvement
Ability to collaborate, work beyond obstacles and build trust with impacted departments
Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize workload based on impact and facility goals
Ability to drive change by taking projects from proposal to implementation
Ability to effectively supervise, coach, and mentor others
24/7 Emergency Response : Serve as the primary point of contact for all (EHS) emergencies, ensuring rapid response and resolution to incidents at any time
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 $120,000 – 130,000 plus an annual incentive bonus. 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 and pools. 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.
Privacy Policy: https://www.kikcorp.com/privacy-policy-applicant