New Products Project Manager jobs in Lake Charles, LA

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes, Pools, and Cars.

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team who 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

The primary role of the Biolab Lake Charles Engineering Manager is to provide technical expertise and leadership to the plant. The Engineering Manager is responsible for managing the plant product, process, and project engineering resources to achieve the plant's safety, quality, and production objectives. This includes alignment with the Company's values, regulatory and safety programs, and relevant industry standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide support to site operations in line with production demands and business goals by delivering an effective and efficient service across all interface areas.
• Identify and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the engineering team (project budgets, schedule compliance, planning accuracy, etc.). Drive continuous process improvement through the use of KPI metrics.
• Provide troubleshooting and problem-solving expertise in support of Production and Maintenance.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the sitewide Infrastructure Integrity Program (IIP). This includes program management of vessels, piping, metal structures, steam boilers, sitewide well, fire water systems, rail-road spur systems, and warehouses.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining the Management of Change (MoC) program, which includes but is not limited to site engineering specifications, P&IDs, schematics, software, etc.
• Responsible for managing and providing leadership to site engineering resources, including a Production Engineer, a Process Reliability, and a Capital Projects Engineer. Plans and directs the day-to-day activities of the engineering team.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining the sitewide Process Safety Management (PSM) / HAZOP program and the site Nuclear Instrument Program.
• Liaison with statutory, industry and academic bodies on matters relating to construction, inspection, operation, and maintenance of chemical manufacturing facilities.
• Implementation and control of standards used in the inspection, operation, and maintenance of plant and equipment to maintain the appropriate level of integrity.
• Responsible for changes to existing plant and equipment to appropriate standards within the Management of Change Program.
• Maintain and communicate knowledge of best practices, new regulations, and standards to ensure site operations meet regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the sitewide Document Management Program (DMP).
• Serves as the primary interface to the Biolab product Research and Development (R&D) group as well as to the Biolab customer plants, which use product streams produced by the Lake Charles plant.
• Identify long-term process improvement opportunities for optimized equipment utilization and process efficiencies, margin improvement, reliability, and energy utilization.
• Coordinates with the Leadership to develop, maintain and execute the appropriate process and engineering standards to ensure production reliability, equipment sustainability, and quality assurance.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong knowledge of chemical manufacturing practices, process systems, liquids handling and processing, solids handling and processing, and hazardous chemical handling and storage is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance and control practices and in PSM / HAZOP programs.
• Strong knowledge in engineering and construction standards, materials, and companies/vendors processes
• Experience in managing capital projects, large equipment purchases, installation and qualification, and building construction or retrofit.
• Ability to understand business objectives, strategies, and directions and develop and implement action plans accordingly.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and remain focused and organized.
• Ability to effectively delegate responsibility and manage the work activities of others.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives which are specific, measurable, achievable, and relevant.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and organizational skills.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and contractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications in addition to SAP and Project Management software such as Smartsheet or MS Project.
• Must possess a positive attitude, be team-oriented, ambitious, quality-driven, and of the highest integrity
• Ability to travel (up to 10%)
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 7-10 years of experience in chemical plant engineering and operations.
• Minimum of 5 years of Engineering management experience required with demonstrated ability to manage, lead and motivate plant engineering teams.

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 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.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person