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 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

The Director of Engineering, Capital Projects reports to the VP of Process Engineering and is responsible for overseeing and managing the planning, execution, and completion of capital projects within an organization's engineering department. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management skills, technical expertise, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams effectively. You will play a critical role in ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards while aligning with the organization's strategic objectives. We are looking for an individual to be located in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Orlando, or Tampa.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Receive design details from the design team with a full understanding of project deliverables to coordinate bid package development and release for construction bidding and field execution. Select contractors and contracting methods based on engineering ways of working methodology.

• Develop and implement strategies for the successful execution of capital projects in alignment with the organization's goals and objectives

• Build and lead multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and other stakeholders. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members to ensure successful project delivery (on-cost and on-schedule)

• Allocate resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to optimize project outcomes and minimize risks

• Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, clients, regulatory authorities, and vendors. Communicate project status, risks, and issues effectively and ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project delays, cost overruns, and other challenges. Proactively address issues as they arise to keep projects on track

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, building codes, safety regulations, and environmental requirements throughout the project lifecycle

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery processes, methodologies, and tools. Implement best practices and lessons learned to optimize future projects

• Develop and manage project budgets, monitor expenses, and track financial performance against established targets. Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvement

• Establish and enforce quality assurance processes to ensure that deliverables meet or exceed quality standards and specifications

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Mechanical or Packaging degree preferred

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, engineering capital projects, or equipment management in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire multidisciplinary teams and suppliers

• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques

• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, allocate resources, and drive results

• PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus

• Knowledge of relevant regulations, codes, and standards in the construction/engineering industry

• Experience with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera) and other productivity tools

• Proven ability to complete major projects in a manufacturing environment

• Must be willing to travel at a minimum of 50%

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.