Job Description

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 Vice President of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) provides strategic and operational leadership for all environmental, health, safety, and process safety programs across KIK Consumer Products' North American manufacturing and distribution network.

This executive leader will execute a forward-thinking, risk-based EHS strategy that protects employees, the community, and the environment while enabling operational excellence and business performance. The role requires a leader with a robust regulatory knowledge of process safety management (PSM), expertise in chemical or high-hazard manufacturing environments—including oxidizers, caustics,, sodium hypochlorite (bleach), ammonia, vinegar and various chemical blending operations.

What You'll Be Doing

Operations & Strategy

Lead enterprise-wide EHS strategy focused on regulatory compliance, operational risk reduction, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing and distribution sites.
Establish and maintain a robust Process Safety Management (PSM) framework—ensuring strong governance for covered processes such as aerosol propellant handling, oxidizers, and reactive chemicals.
Drive the development and implementation of standardized process safety elements including process hazard analyses (PHA), management of change (MOC), pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR), and mechanical integrity programs.
Participate and provide scope of work or guidance for M&A's including any environmental Phase 1 and Phase 2's assessments.
Develop and manage a comprehensive Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification Program to proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate potential catastrophic risks.
Embed EHS and process safety principles into daily operations, capital project design, and new product development processes.
Build a high-performance system of leading and lagging indicators, EHS metrics, and data analytics to improve visibility, drive accountability, and inform decision-making.
Conduct structured monthly and quarterly reviews with plant leadership, Senior Operations, and Executive teams to assess performance, risks, and countermeasures.
Partner with business leaders to establish measurable annual goals for safety performance, process safety improvement, and environmental compliance.
Key member and subject matter expert (SME) within the Incident Command Structure.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, Clean Air Act, RCRA, TSCA, and DOT.
Oversee environmental programs including air and water permitting, hazardous waste management, and spill prevention and control (SPCC).
Lead internal and third-party EHS audits, ensuring prompt corrective actions and long-term risk mitigation.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the company's emergency preparedness and response programs for chemical releases, fires, and other high-hazard scenarios.
Ensure accurate internal and external reporting of EHS and environmental performance, including emissions, waste, and compliance metrics.
Serve as company liaison to regulatory agencies, maintaining transparency, credibility, and trust.
Collaboration with Risk Manager and plant leadership to address any findings during annual insurance audits.
Engage and consult with KIK Legal as needed to provide support regarding EHS compliance, M&A and regulatory changes.

Culture & Leadership

Champion a safety-first, process-safety-driven culture where every employee takes ownership for their safety and the safety of others.
Drive cultural transformation from compliance-based behaviors to proactive risk management and human performance excellence.
Build a strong sense of accountability, transparency, and continuous learning across all levels of the organization.
Model and enforce a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe acts, process safety noncompliance, and environmental incidents.
Promote a collaborative OneKIK culture across all sites to eliminate silos and strengthen EHS alignment enterprise-wide.

Talent Development

Build and develop a best-in-class EHS organization capable of supporting complex chemical blending and manufacturing operations.
Coach and mentor EHS leaders to strengthen expertise in compliance with focus onPSM, hazardous materials management, environmental compliance, emergency response and behavioral safety.
Identify and develop internal successors and technical experts to ensure long-term EHS leadership sustainability.
Set clear performance expectations and hold EHS professionals accountable for driving measurable improvements.

Financial Stewardship

Reduce incidents, compliance costs, and insurance exposure through prevention-focused strategies and process reliability improvements.
Implement cost-effective environmental and waste management practices that meet sustainability objectives.
Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies tied to EHS performance—such as reduced downtime, improved process control, and energy optimization.
Manage EHS budgets responsibly while ensuring resources align with high-priority risk areas, including a dedicated capital budget (CAPEX) for EHS specific projects.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree required with a major in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Industrial Hygiene preferred
10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a high-hazard or chemical manufacturing environment (aerosols, bleach, cleaning products, or related industries strongly preferred)
Proven expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) implementation and compliance
Demonstrated experience leading Environmental, Health and Safety programs across multiple manufacturing sites
Fundamental knowledge of Workers Comp, Risk Management and M&A.
Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state-specific chemical safety regulations
Strong understanding of Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) principles and their application in process industries
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
Proven success building strong partnerships between EHS, operations, and engineering functions.
Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, balance risk and business needs, and drive measurable performance improvements.
Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems preferred.

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 $200,000 - $250,000 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 12 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.

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