Industrial Maintenance Operations Supervisor

KIK Consumer Products; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability

Retirement with match

Education assistance

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor on 2nd shift (Mon–Fri, 4:00 pm–2:30 am, OT as needed) in Salem, VA. You will oversee maintenance on the factory floor, drive safety and reliability, and coordinate with production planning to meet the daily builds.

You will lead a team, mentor technicians, and implement preventive/predictive maintenance to minimize downtime while managing the budget and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• 2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
• Hands-on with assembly line machinery and PLC programming.
• Strong reading, writing and math abilities.
• Expert troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work off-shift hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and direct the maintenance workforce on the floor.
• Drive safe, efficient execution while upholding safety and quality standards.
• Align maintenance planning with the production planner to meet daily/weekly builds.
• Guarantee equipment availability to achieve the production plan.
• Oversee outside contractors and verify certifications and workmanship.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
• Manage the maintenance budget with focus on cost, reliability and safety.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Excel & Word

Communication

Budget management

Off-shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Step into a night where the plant never sleeps—and you lead the charge

At KIK Consumer Products, we build the trusted cleaning and pool care brands that help families protect their homes every day. Join a performance-driven team that prizes accountability, collaboration, agility, and ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers, we partner with major brands and retailers to bring high-quality products to life.

Your shift in action

As the Maintenance Supervisor on 2nd shift (Monday–Friday, 4:00 pm–2:30 am, OT as needed), you’ll keep our production humming. You’ll move from line to line—inspecting, testing, and monitoring equipment—guiding techs through precise repairs and timely part replacements so uptime stays high and work stays safe.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead, coach, and set direction for the maintenance workforce; be highly visible on the floor.
• Drive safe, efficient execution; uphold strict safety and quality standards.
• Align maintenance planning and scheduling with the production planner to meet the daily/weekly build plan.
• Guarantee equipment availability to achieve the production plan.
• Partner with production/plant leadership to facilitate operator-performed maintenance.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to ensure craftspeople are trained and qualified for assigned work.
• Enforce environmental regulations and company policies.
• Champion proactive strategies—preventive and predictive—over reactive fixes.
• Recognize strong performance and address issues with fair, timely discipline.
• Own the CMMS: monitor work orders, backlogs, PM compliance, and data accuracy.
• Build and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs that cut unplanned downtime.
• Source parts and services; work with Procurement and vendors to secure competitive bids for equipment.
• Qualify and oversee outside contractors; verify shop certifications and workmanship standards.
• Develop standards for major overhauls and outages to ensure consistent, high-quality turnarounds.
• Manage the maintenance team’s budget with a keen eye on cost, reliability, and safety.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• 2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
• Hands-on background with assembly line machinery, including PLC programming.
• Strong reading, writing, and math abilities.
• Expert troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational excellence; mechanical aptitude; ability to read blueprints.
• Basic computer proficiency with Excel and Word.
• Effective communicator with solid interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to shift culture from reactive to proactive maintenance.
• Willingness to work off-shift hours as needed.

Technical proficiency

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Compensation and benefits

Base salary: $90,000–$100,000, plus eligibility for an annual incentive bonus or commission target. Actual pay will vary based on skills and experience.

Benefits include comprehensive health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; retirement savings with employer match; and Education Assistance to support your ongoing growth.

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, South Africa, and Australia. Our portfolio includes notable brands such as Spic and Span and Comet cleaning products, Clorox Pool&Spa (under license), BioGuard, and Natural Chemistry pool chemicals. We are 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 capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics. Guided by our “One KIK” values, we keep our commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way—without compromising safety, ethics, or integrity.

Our commitments

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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