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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
Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the role of this position is to design and organize logistical strategies to ensure the flow of a product from production to distribution, with a constant concern for optimizing the quality/cost/time triptych, using available resources to achieve the company's objectives.
What You’ll Be Doing
Plan, implement and control the flow and storage of finished products through to final shipment;
Liaise and negotiate with various suppliers;
Monitor stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency;
Day-to-day management of staff, including attendance, training and performance;
Develop learning guides for shipping employees with Project Coordinator.
Monitor performance and efficiency for the department;
Monitor equipment maintenance;
Determine strategic needs for rolling stock replacement and acquisition;
Implement and ensure compliance with the rolling stock preventive maintenance plan;
Ensures proper application of company policies and procedures in its sector;
Maintain excellent communication with the management team;
Proper management of yard space and storage;
Coordinate the annual finished goods inventory;
Demonstrate leadership in maintaining a positive working environment and relationship within the team;
Reduce lead times and other variances related to operations in his/her area;
Optimize the use of work equipment by maintaining compliance;
Work closely with the health and safety committee.
Implement preventive health and safety initiatives within the department and carry out risk analyses in collaboration with the CSST.
Resolve any problems or claims that may arise; (Penalties)
Implement a cost reduction strategy; (Efficiency)
Design and produce relevant periodic operations reports;
Design and produce performance indicators;
Solve sector problems;
Carry out special projects;
Comply with provincial, federal and U.S. transportation laws, regulations and requirements;
Perform any other related tasks;
What You’ll Bring
High school diploma; college diploma; bachelor's degree in operations/business/logistics management or other relevant training
Supervisory experience in a unionized environment
Bilingual (English - French)
Distribution center experience
Experience in the freight transportation industry
What You Will Get
Permanent employment
Competitive salaries
Annual salary increases
Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, travel, etc.), paid in part by the employer
KIK participation in your pension plan
Employee assistance program
Long-term advancement and development
A dynamic environment where teamwork is a priority
Accessible by public transit
Free parking for our employees
Purchase of discounted products
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.