Production Supervisor

**We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes, Pools, and Cars.**

When you join KIK Consumer Products
- LAVO DIVISION, 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. 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**

Reporting to the Production Manager, the production supervisor will manage plant operations on a shift basis. He/she will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of a team of approximately 25 unionized employees.

The Production Supervisor takes the necessary measures to ensure the efficient use of manpower and equipment. He/she acts to achieve objectives related to operational efficiency, product quality, occupational health and safety, and the management of our human resources.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety rules and safe working practices at all times;
- Ensure constant compliance of workplaces and safety of tools;
- Develop and maintain a preventive attitude among team members;
- Ensure that his team performs quality work in line with company standards;
- Ensure proper material and human resources planning to achieve production objectives;
- Mobilize team members to achieve productivity targets;
- Distribute tasks equitably among team members, taking into account individual capabilities and equipment capacities;
- Manage the performance of work teams using key performance indicators and implement actions to achieve production targets;
- Adhere to the production plan, communicate standard times and analyze deviations;
- Ensure compliance with work procedures and quality of work of team members;
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and implement improved processes;
- Participate in the implementation of the continuous improvement program and the identification of improvement opportunities;
- Participate in various HR processes (staffing, performance appraisals, disciplinary processes, labour relations, training, etc.);
- Manage team members' work attendance;
- Contribute to the development of team members;
**What awaits for you at LAVO**
- Permanent employment
- Competitive salaries
- Annual salary increases
- Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, travel, etc.), paid in part by the employer
- KIK participation in your GREAT pension plan
- Employee assistance program
- Long-term advancement and development
- A dynamic environment where teamwork is a priority
- Accessible by public transit
- Free parking for our employees
- Purchase of discounted products

**What You’ll Bring**

Bachelor's degree in management, Diploma of Collegial Studies or equivalent;
Training in quality or continuous improvement (an asset);
5 years' experience as a supervisor in a unionized manufacturing environment;
Ability to use Office Suite software.
Fluency in French (oral and written).
Team player, team player, capable of good interpersonal relations to create a climate of trust;

**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 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. We are known for 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. 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 2,500 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 men