Reliability Program Manager Jobs in Lakeland, FL

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 Maintenance Manager leads efforts to maximize equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role focuses on driving continuous improvement, managing maintenance programs and budgets, leading cross-functional initiatives, and developing a high-performing team. By minimizing downtime, improving productivity, and ensuring quality and delivery targets are met, this position plays a key role in supporting overall plant performance. Success is measured through safety, cost, reliability, and productivity metrics, as well as the team’s ability to sustain long-term improvements.

What You’ll Do

• Drive key departmental metrics related to safety, quality, cost, and production to ensure budgeted goals are met or exceeded.

• Leads key productivity initiatives that may involve members of cross-functional teams from other shifts or departments.

• Develop and deliver on budget accounts specific to this function, MRO, and others.

• Drive Continuous Improvement via the effective implementation of the Maintenance .Program (waste/cost reduction, productivity improvement, cycle time reduction) through good manufacturing principles.

• Ensures the success of all operational and maintenance metrics including delivery, productivity improvement, equipment and parts inventory, and quality program.

• Communicate daily with management team regarding safety, quality, scheduling, delivery, workload capacity and staffing issues.

• Analysis of equipment performance to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

• Develop and maintain an effective and sustainable PM system that will support productivity efficiencies in the plant.

• Develop, manage, and implement Capital Expense Projects.

• Manage and evaluate overall an individual’s performance within the department (adherence to standard work, attendance, safety, code of conduct, etc.), mentoring and developing the team to continue to grow their technical and interpersonal skills.

• Drive rapid problem solving/root cause analysis from the production floor.

• Achieve cost reduction targets, reduce waste, improve quality, identify, and resolve ergonomic issues.

• Understands and identifies EHS Hazards, risks and controls of the operations and activities at the site.

• Drive the creation and improvement of standardized work.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred; High School Diploma required.

• 5 or more years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility with lean manufacturing practices; bottle manufacturing is a plus.

• Thorough understanding of manufacturing plant operations (industry experience must include manufacturing).

• Experience with MaintainX or similar software

• Excellent communication and organizational skills and a team player.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work independently and to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

• Experience with integrated/computerized manufacturing systems. JDE experience is preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of EPA regulations.

• Proficient with Microsoft applications-strong understanding of excel.

• Excellent analytical, investigation, and problem-solving skills.

• Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing or 5S experience preferred.

• Must meet deadlines and deliver quality results.

• Detail oriented with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, complexity, and work with a fast paced, dynamic environment.

• The production facility is within an indoor/outdoor, industrial environment and is not climate controlled. Manager will regularly enter areas that require the use of stairs or ladders, respirator protection, and enter closely confined spaces. Facility operations is 24/7, Manager may be required to be available on off shift times.

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.

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, South Africa, 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 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 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 or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or 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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