Production Supervisor - (Alternating Dupont Schedule)

KIK Consumer Products; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings with company match

Education Assistance

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products is hiring a Production Shift Supervisor for our BioLab facility in Westlake, LA. You will supervise 12–15 union operators on a rotating 12-hour schedule, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met while driving continuous improvement with site leadership.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to operate in a 24/7 environment. Training spans 1–2 months of day-shift onboarding before rotation begins.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Union environment experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive safety and production goals.
• Proficiency with Lean manufacturing and problem-solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 12–15 production operators on 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Lead shift execution and troubleshoot issues to maintain performance.
• Run 12-hour shift handoffs and report performance to leadership.
• Ensure safety, GMP compliance, and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams.
• Mentor and develop employees in a union environment.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

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 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 Production Shift Supervisor at our BioLab facility in Westlake, Louisiana, where you’ll play a crucial role in the supervision of production employees to meet production schedules, safety, health, environmental, quality, and cost objectives. This role involves a rotating DuPont-style schedule consisting of 12-hour day and night shifts (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM / 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM), including built-in days off, with alternating weeks of approximately 36 and 48 hours. You’ll lead a team of 12–15 union operators across wet and dry process areas and serve as the leader on site during nights and weekends.

This position requires hands‑on leadership, combined with driving continuous improvement and the ability to inspire employee involvement. You’ll be a key contributor to the success of our plant. Bring your expertise to a dynamic environment that values efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement.

The schedule rotates between days and nights and includes weekends as part of the rotation. New supervisors complete 1–2 months of Monday–Friday day‑shift training before joining the rotation.

This position has an annual salary of $115,000 with an annual operational bonus.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervise 12–15 production operators during assigned 12-hour rotating shifts to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations while meeting daily production schedules and quality targets.
• Lead shift execution across all areas of production, proactively addressing abnormal conditions, troubleshooting issues, and initiating corrective actions to maintain consistent performance.
• Facilitate the production meeting every 12 hours, clearly reporting shift performance, issues, and priorities to plant leadership.
• Establish shift-level performance expectations and hold employees accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping standards.
• Communicate daily with the Production Manager regarding priorities, staffing needs, performance trends, and operational challenges.
• Initiate work notifications in SAP, participate in Management of Change (MOC) activities, and support incident investigations as required.
• Ensure accurate completion of timekeeping and production reports, including downtime, efficiencies, counts, and other data required by SOPs.
• Track production efficiencies, rework, and unfavorable trends, communicating results to teams and driving continuous improvement actions.
• Supervise all aspects of employee performance including training, coaching, discipline, and development in a union manufacturing environment.
• Promote a strong safety culture by maintaining strict compliance with EHS requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and housekeeping standards.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams to support operational goals and site performance.

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 or more years of supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with hands‑on operational experience (chemical manufacturing preferred).
• Experience in a union environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and achieve production and safety objectives in a fast‑paced operation.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement tools, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Smartsheet; SAP experience preferred; ability to learn additional plant systems. Timekeeping and recordkeeping experience is a plus.
• Proven communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments and leadership levels.
• Safety‑driven mindset with experience mentoring and developing employees.
• Ability to respond with urgency and adaptability in a 24/7 operating environment.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protective equipment (including SCBA) during emergency situations.
• Ability to ascend stairs up to approximately 80 feet in height.
• Ability to pass required physical and drug testing.

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 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 also operate globally in Canada, Europe, and Australia. 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 / Affineative 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 accommodation for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require 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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