Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift

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

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products in Salem, VA is seeking a 2nd shift Maintenance Supervisor to lead a maintenance team and ensure the reliable operation of industrial equipment. You will inspect, repair, and optimize machinery while upholding safety and quality standards in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires hands-on PLC experience, strong leadership, and the ability to drive proactive maintenance practices. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
• Hands-on experience with assembly line machinery including PLC programming.
• Excellent reading, writing and math skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and mechanical skills. Read blueprints.
• Basic computer skills using Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence culture from reactive to proactive maintenance methodologies.
• Must be willing to work off shift hours (as needed).

Responsibilities

• Directs the maintenance workforce and provides on-site expertise.
• Ensures work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Reviews work planning and scheduling with the production planner.
• Maintains quality and safety standards across maintenance activities.
• Ensures equipment availability to meet the production plan.
• Coordinates with supervisors to facilitate operator maintenance duties.
• Ensures maintenance staff are trained and qualified for tasks.
• Administers compliance with environmental regulations.
• Monitors CMMS systems and maintenance data.
• Implements preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Collaborates with procurement/vendors for parts and bids.
• Oversees major maintenance overhauls and outages.
• Manages the maintenance budget.

Skills

Supervisory experience

PLC programming

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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

Join our team as a 2nd shift Maintenance Supervisor ( Monday – Friday with OT as needed 4:00pm - 2:30am), where you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance of machinery and equipment. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing and monitoring equipment, conducting repairs and replacements. You’ll be a key contributor to the success of our plant. Bring your expertise and tools to a dynamic environment that values efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Directs the maintenance work force and provides on-site expertise.
• Ensures that work is accomplished in a safe and efficient manner.
• Reviews work planning and scheduling with the production planner.
• Ensures quality of work adhering to all safety standards.
• Ensure that equipment availability is adequate to meet the production plan.
• Works with plant or production supervision to ensure any operator's performed maintenance duties are facilitated.
• Works with the Maintenance Manager to ensure all maintenance craft employees are properly qualified and trained for all maintenance work assigned.
• Enforce environmental regulations.
• Focuses downward and is highly visible in the field.
• Champions proactive maintenance vs. reactive maintenance.
• Administers encouragement and discipline to direct employees.
• Monitors the CMMS.
• Implements preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Works with procurement and external vendors for the purchase of supplies, parts, and obtaining competitive bids for equipment.
• Monitors shop qualifications and quality standards for outside contractors.
• Develops standards for major maintenance overhauls and outages.
• Manage the maintenance team's maintenance budget.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3 or more years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• 2 or more years of people leadership or supervisory experience
• Previous hands‑on experience with assembly line machinery including PLC programming
• Excellent reading, writing and math skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and mechanical skills. Be able to read blueprints.
• Basic computer skills using Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence culture from reactive to proactive maintenance methodologies.
• Must be willing to work off shift hours (as needed)

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 $90,000 – $100,000 plus eligibility for an annual incentive bonus or commission target. 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 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, 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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