EHS Manager at KIK Consumer Products in Salem, VA

EHS Manager

Location: Salem, VA, United States

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 Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plans (RMP). 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 Do

• 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

• Bachelor's degree is required
• 5 or more years of environmental, health and safety compliance experience in a manufacturing environment, chemical manufacturing would be preferred
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of federal, state/provincial and local EHS regulations is required
• 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 required
• 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 lead for Emergency Response Team and the 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 eligibility for an annual incentive bonus. the actual salary may vary based upon several factors including your relevant skills and experience.

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 15 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in United States, 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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