VP EHS

Vice President of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

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 involves providing strategic and operational leadership for all environmental, health, safety, and process safety programs across KIK Consumer Products North American manufacturing and distribution network. This executive leader will execute a forward-thinking, risk-based EHS strategy that protects employees, the community, and the environment while enabling operational excellence and business performance. The role requires a leader with a robust regulatory knowledge of process safety management (PSM), expertise in chemical or high-hazard manufacturing environmentsincluding oxidizers, caustics, sodium hypochlorite (bleach), ammonia, vinegar and various chemical blending operations.

What You'll Be Doing

Operations & Strategy

• Lead enterprise-wide EHS strategy focused on regulatory compliance, operational risk reduction, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing and distribution sites.
• Establish and maintain a robust Process Safety Management (PSM) frameworkensuring strong governance for covered processes such as aerosol propellant handling, oxidizers, and reactive chemicals.
• Drive the development and implementation of standardized process safety elements including process hazard analyses (PHA), management of change (MOC), pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR), and mechanical integrity programs.
• Participate and provide scope of work or guidance for M&A's including any environmental Phase 1 and Phase 2s assessments.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification Program to proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate potential catastrophic risks.
• Embed EHS and process safety principles into daily operations, capital project design, and new product development processes.
• Build a high-performance system of leading and lagging indicators, EHS metrics, and data analytics to improve visibility, drive accountability, and inform decision-making.
• Conduct structured monthly and quarterly reviews with plant leadership, Senior Operations, and Executive teams to assess performance, risks, and countermeasures.
• Partner with business leaders to establish measurable annual goals for safety performance, process safety improvement, and environmental compliance.
• Key member and subject matter expert (SME) within the Incident Command Structure.

Compliance & Risk Management

Culture & Leadership

Talent Development

Financial Stewardship

What You'll Bring

Bachelors degree required with a major in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Industrial Hygiene preferred. 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a high-hazard or chemical manufacturing environment (aerosols, bleach, cleaning products, or related industries strongly preferred). Proven expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) implementation and compliance. Demonstrated experience leading Environmental, Health and Safety programs across multiple manufacturing sites. Fundamental knowledge of Workers Comp, Risk Management and M&A. Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state-specific chemical safety regulations. Strong understanding of Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) principles and their application in process industries. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels. Proven success building strong partnerships between EHS, operations, and engineering functions. Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, balance risk and business needs, and drive measurable performance improvements. Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems preferred.

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 $200,000 - $250,000 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 12 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