EHS Manager

KIK Consumer Products; Ontario; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer products is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting training, and managing safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in EHS within the manufacturing sector and be proactive in addressing safety concerns. KIK offers a competitive salary and benefits, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Wellness Programs

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Options

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS compliance experience in manufacturing.
• Detailed knowledge of EHS regulations, especially CalOSHA.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety equipment inventory and inspections.
• Manage EHS training programs and incident reporting.
• Act as liaison with regulatory agencies.

Skills

Collaboration

Organization

Continuous Improvement

Supervision

Emergency Response

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SMARTS

CERS

TRI

TIER II

QISP

CUPA

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

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 environmental compliance and CalOSHA. 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 Be Doing

• 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

• 5+ years of environmental, health and safety compliance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred or a minimum of 5+ years of equivalent experience required
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of federal, state / provincial and local EHS as well as CalOSHA regulations is required
• Experience with the following reporting / permitting is strongly preferred, SMARTS, CERS, TRI, TIER II, QISP, CUPA
• Spanish speaking strongly preferred
• 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 a plus
• 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 the primary 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 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 16 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.