The Role:

Reporting to the Senior Architect the Developer, Data and Integration will be responsible for maintaining the stability, scalability, and reliability of our enterprise integration landscape, particularly for B2B and EDI transactions that directly support revenue, supply chain operations, and financial processing.

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $95,000 - $110,000. We also offer a hybrid work schedule (Needs to be in Cincinnati area or willing to relocate to the area).

What you will do:

• Design, develop, document and manage scalable integration solutions for B2B/EDI transactions (e.g., X12 850, 810, and 856 and EDIFACT) and partner onboardings. This can include end-to-end SDLC functions from analysis to development to testing to deployment to hyper care. This can further include project management related aspects such as scope, schedule, and status for these integration solutions. With familiarity, supervise and lead teams to produce such integration solutions.
• Develop and maintain application and data integration platform workflows using Informatica Integration Cloud Solutions (IICS) and Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) with initial focus on B2B/EDI flows, but will also include Cloud Application Integration (CAI), Cloud Data Integration (CDI), and Cloud Data Integration and Replication (CDIR). Support data quality, transformation, and mapping efforts across systems. This would also include scope, schedule, and status for these integration solutions.
• Collaborate with business units (e.g., supply chain, sales, finance) and internal and external teams to understand data needs and translate them into technical solutions. This would include using related tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Zephyr.
• Monitor and troubleshoot integration jobs and data flows to ensure reliability and performance. Document integration processes, data flows, and technical specifications.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to the evolution of our integration and data platforms.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree or Equivalent Business Experience (Computer/Data Science or Business Related).
• 5+ years of B2B/EDI experience developing workflows and data mapping - especially within Cloud+SaaS.
• Familiarity with EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT, TRADACOMS) consumer products or supply chain context.
• Experience with EDI transactions for Retail/Supply Chain (Transactions such as X12 850, 855, 856, 810, 824, 864 and EDIFACT Equivalents).
• Familiarity with data transport for integration – using standards such as AS2, X.400, and EDI VAN.
• Experience with testing EDI solutions with EDI partners or 3rd Parties such as SPS, EDIComm.
• Understand standard business processes associated with EDI flows, such as: Order->Confirmation->Fulfillment->Invoice->Payment.
• Experience with SAP and IDOCs in conjunction with Integration Solutions.
• Informatica integration and data platforms: IICS and/or IDMC, with modules such as: Business to Business (B2B), Cloud Application Integration (CAI), Cloud Data Integration (CDI), and Cloud Data Integration and Replication (CDIR).
• Experience with EDI for 3PL, Logistics and Transportation (Transactions such as X12 940, 943, 944, 945, 211, 214 and EDIFACT Equivalents).
• Experience in designing/performing large scale testing for both new processes and regression testing.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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The Role:

Reporting to the Senior Architect the Developer, Data and Integration will be responsible for maintaining the stability, scalability, and reliability of our enterprise integration landscape, particularly for B2B and EDI transactions that directly support revenue, supply chain operations, and financial processing.

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $95,000 - $110,000. We also offer a hybrid work schedule (Needs to be in Cincinnati area or willing to relocate to the area).

What you will do:

• Design, develop, document and manage scalable integration solutions for B2B/EDI transactions (e.g., X12 850, 810, and 856 and EDIFACT) and partner onboardings. This can include end-to-end SDLC functions from analysis to development to testing to deployment to hyper care. This can further include project management related aspects such as scope, schedule, and status for these integration solutions. With familiarity, supervise and lead teams to produce such integration solutions.
• Develop and maintain application and data integration platform workflows using Informatica Integration Cloud Solutions (IICS) and Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) with initial focus on B2B/EDI flows, but will also include Cloud Application Integration (CAI), Cloud Data Integration (CDI), and Cloud Data Integration and Replication (CDIR). Support data quality, transformation, and mapping efforts across systems. This would also include scope, schedule, and status for these integration solutions.
• Collaborate with business units (e.g., supply chain, sales, finance) and internal and external teams to understand data needs and translate them into technical solutions. This would include using related tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Zephyr.
• Monitor and troubleshoot integration jobs and data flows to ensure reliability and performance. Document integration processes, data flows, and technical specifications.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to the evolution of our integration and data platforms.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree or Equivalent Business Experience (Computer/Data Science or Business Related).
• 5+ years of B2B/EDI experience developing workflows and data mapping - especially within Cloud+SaaS.
• Familiarity with EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT, TRADACOMS) consumer products or supply chain context.
• Experience with EDI transactions for Retail/Supply Chain (Transactions such as X12 850, 855, 856, 810, 824, 864 and EDIFACT Equivalents).
• Familiarity with data transport for integration – using standards such as AS2, X.400, and EDI VAN.
• Experience with testing EDI solutions with EDI partners or 3rd Parties such as SPS, EDIComm.
• Understand standard business processes associated with EDI flows, such as: Order->Confirmation->Fulfillment->Invoice->Payment.
• Experience with SAP and IDOCs in conjunction with Integration Solutions.
• Informatica integration and data platforms: IICS and/or IDMC, with modules such as: Business to Business (B2B), Cloud Application Integration (CAI), Cloud Data Integration (CDI), and Cloud Data Integration and Replication (CDIR).
• Experience with EDI for 3PL, Logistics and Transportation (Transactions such as X12 940, 943, 944, 945, 211, 214 and EDIFACT Equivalents).
• Experience in designing/performing large scale testing for both new processes and regression.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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The role:

Reporting to the Utility Services Manager, the utilities services technician is responsible for the maintaining and monitoring of the utilities systems which ensure that quality and production can be maintained. This includes purified water generation and distribution, steam boilers, compressed air, wastewater treatment, raw material unloading, climate control/air handling, and dust collection. You will also schedule and perform preventative maintenance tasks, ensure proper documentation, respond promptly to alarms, and participate in the creation and revision of relevant standard operating procedures and work instructions. 12 hour shift 7pm -7am.

We offer:

• $28 - $32.50 per hour plus Corporate Bonus!
• 34 Total Paid Days Off Annually! (Vacation + Sick + Holidays)!
• Medical Benefits On Your First Day!
• 401(k) and Company Match Effective On Your First Day!

What you will do:

• Respond to and resolve alarms relating to utilities systems using technical knowledge. Ensure that all actions performed are properly documented.
• Perform preventative maintenance on utilities systems. Ensure that these tasks are performed according to the relevant standard operating procedure and appropriately documented.
• Perform daily checks, data logging, and system monitoring for utilities systems.
• Maintain and organize records and historical data.
• Evaluate concerns with utilities and communicate to leadership as necessary while providing feedback about proposed resolutions and ideas for improvement. Help create and execute change control documents.
• Clean and maintain GMP in utilities areas.
• Help with the creation and revision of standard operating procedures for tasks involving critical utilities.

What you will need:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Technical training in electrical, mechanical, and general construction trades.
• Boiler certificate a plus.
• Experience with quality-controlled systems and computer-based process monitoring systems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with purified water generation.
• Good communication skills.
• Be able to work 12hour shifts

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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The role:

Reporting to the Utility Services Manager, the utilities services technician is responsible for the maintaining and monitoring of the utilities systems which ensure that quality and production can be maintained. This includes purified water generation and distribution, steam boilers, compressed air, wastewater treatment, raw material unloading, climate control/air handling, and dust collection. You will also schedule and perform preventative maintenance tasks, ensure proper documentation, respond promptly to alarms, and participate in the creation and revision of relevant standard operating procedures and work instructions. 12 hour shift 7pm -7am.

We offer:

• $28 - $32.50 per hour plus Corporate Bonus!
• 34 Total Paid Days Off Annually! (Vacation + Sick + Holidays)!
• Medical Benefits On Your First Day!
• 401(k) and Company Match Effective On Your First Day!

What you will do:

• Respond to and resolve alarms relating to utilities systems using technical knowledge. Ensure that all actions performed are properly documented.
• Perform preventative maintenance on utilities systems. Ensure that these tasks are performed according to the relevant standard operating procedure and appropriately documented.
• Perform daily checks, data logging, and system monitoring for utilities systems.
• Maintain and organize records and historical data.
• Evaluate concerns with utilities and communicate to leadership as necessary while providing feedback about proposed resolutions and ideas for improvement. Help create and execute change control documents.
• Clean and maintain GMP in utilities areas.
• Help with the creation and revision of standard operating procedures for tasks involving critical utilities.

What you will need:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Technical training in electrical, mechanical, and general construction trades.
• Boiler certificate a plus.
• Experience with quality-controlled systems and computer-based process monitoring systems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with purified water generation.
• Good communication skills.
• Be able to work 12hour shifts

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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The role:

Reporting to the team Lead you will be responsible for servicing customers by executing daily order processing, analyzing forecasts and inventory levels, maximizing on time and fill rate metrics, investigating service levels, and facilitating cross-functional meetings.

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $50,000 - $60,000. We also offer a hybrid work schedule.

What you will do:

Account Management

• Manage daily order processing activities for a specified account or group of accounts.
• Maintain SAP files such as customer master files, pricing tables, customer resource tables, and customer specific material determination tables.
• Monitor promotional orders to ensure timely shipment and arrival at the customers DC by the requested delivery date.
• Execute stock management by ensuring the correct item and versions are shipping to the appropriate customer at the correct timing.
• Facilitate and drive customer and cross functional team meetings.
• Manage key accounts on inventory and forecasting management by proactively suggesting strategies that impact the customers ordering forecast.

Order, Shipment, and Reporting Analysis

• Drive service level investigation and improvements by working collaboratively with customers, carriers, and internal cross-functional teams.
• Perform regular analysis of customer service levels and complete monthly Key Performance Reporting (KPI's).
• Understand supply chain requirements for customers and develop solutions to solve issues.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree required; preferably in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Business
• Strong analytical skills with ability to think strategically
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong ability to multitask
• Logistics and Customer Service experience
• Good listening skills, sense of urgency, and strong organizational skills
• Must demonstrate professionalism and self-confidence to perform effectively.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), 1 year
• Thorough understanding of forecasting, distribution, inventory control, and the promotional effect on demand is preferred

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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We are looking for an experienced marketing law and trademark attorney to lead legal strategy and operations for global marketing, e-commerce, and trademark activities.

Reporting to our General Counsel, this senior in-house role will support all levels of our marketing teams, and oversee global trademark matters while collaborating with our parent company's trademark team in Japan. Additionally, you will supervise a small legal team of IP paralegals and/or attorneys, and building scalable processes and trainings to manage high-volume and fast moving marketing legal work.

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $140,000 - $165,000. We also offer a hybrid work environment.

What you will do:

• Draft, review, and negotiate influencer, agency, licensing, and co‑marketing agreements.
• Provide daily hands-on legal counsel (by email and in-person or virtual meetings) to personnel at all levels of the company, while also supporting large and complex legal projects.
• Support global trademark operations, including advising on clearance, filings, renewals, enforcement, oppositions, monitoring, and anti-counterfeiting.
• Manage 1–2 attorneys and 2 IP paralegals.
• Oversee contest and sweepstakes rules and promotional compliance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and deliver legal training to marketing teams.
• Build processes, workflows, and legal technology solutions in relation to marketing legal operations.

What you will need:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active law license in good standing
• 10+ years of marketing/advertising and trademark/copyright experience
• Demonstrated leadership managing attorneys, paralegals, and outside counsel
• Experience in trademark clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and portfolio management
• Ability to work with global teams, including Japan
• Ability to design scalable legal processes and leverage legal technology

How we work: Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and create our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and new ideas.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans

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The role:

The Director of Quality Assurance, AEMEA is responsible for overseeing the quality of Kao Group products and services in the designated market and ensuring they meet customer expectations. To achieve this, the role involves continuously monitoring quality information from internal and external sources, identifying deviations from established quality criteria, and requesting the relevant departments to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions when necessary. The Director evaluates the severity of quality problems, convenes appropriate meetings, and decides on market actions to address issues. The role also conducts or coordinates internal and external audits to verify compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements and communicates with stakeholders to ensure consumer safety and maintain the company's reputation and stakeholder trust.

This position determines the need for product recalls and leads recall projects in the designated market. It serves as the Chief Quality Officer for the business region and is the head of the second line under the Three‑Lines model for quality governance. The Director reports to the Global Chief Quality Officer (G‑CQO) at HQ and receives performance evaluations from the G‑CQO.

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match, etc.), 41 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a competitive salary range of $160,000 - $200,000 plus bonus.

What you will do:

Establishment and Operation of Quality Management System in a Region

• Based on the Kao Group Basic Quality Policy and the Quality Management Regulations, promote the establishment of regional quality management regulations and continuously educate the relevant departments on their operation.
• Continuously monitor both internal and external quality information to identify deviations from established quality criteria. In the event of any deviations, request the responsible departments to investigate the root cause and take corrective actions. Additionally, seek support from the Product Quality Management Department at headquarters as needed.
• Ensure that feedback and complaints from customers and distributors in a region are promptly and accurately registered in the information system.
• Ensure that all actions related to quality consistently align with the goal of ensuring consumer safety and maintaining company trust in a region, and take responsibility for it.
• Based on the Kao Group's annual quality activity plan, develop and promote quality improvement activities in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Report the regional quality status and quality assurance activities to the Global Quality Management Committee.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders involved in quality, ensure transparency, and build trust from consumers and society.

Quality Risk Management

• Assess the severity, scope of spread, and urgency of required response for quality issues in accordance with the Critical Product Trouble Management Guidelines. If warranted, convene a Situation Assessment Meeting and promptly notify relevant departments, including the headquarters Product Quality Management (PQM) department.
• When a critical product quality incident is confirmed, promptly convene a Critical Product Trouble Meeting and notify the relevant departments, including the headquarters PQM department.
• Determine market actions for a critical product quality incident and lead the response team -composed of the relevant departments - in implementing those actions.
• Properly document information on potential quality risks and any actual quality incidents, and report that information to the Global HQ Quality Assurance function in a timely manner.

Quality Audit

• Establish, revise, and retire the region's quality audit charter, manuals, and related documents.
• Conduct audits to ensure the effective management of quality risks and compliance with the Basic Quality Policy and the Quality Management Regulations. Audit scope includes the handling of quality information, management of the product development process, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, operation of the quality management rules, internal control activities within quality assurance, and the reporting and management of quality risks. Provide corrective recommendations and advisory guidance based on audit findings.
• Audit all internal departments and external contractors. Specific targets include manufacturing sites (including third‑party manufacturers, 3PM), VoC (Voice of the Customer) management teams, business units, and R&D departments.
• After confirmation by the Global Quality Management & Audit Department at HQ, report audit results to the Global Quality Management Committee.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as chemistry or pharmacy; advanced degrees are preferred.
• Quality-related certifications such as ISO9001 Lead Auditor are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory requirements in the cosmetics or consumer goods sector (e.g., GMP, ISO standards, FDA regulations).
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and senior management.
• Exceptional capabilities in quality risk management, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Ability to provide constructive, and when necessary, critical feedback to stakeholders and functional teams, and to formally challenge decisions to ensure pursuit of optimal, organization‑level quality objectives.
• Proven track record of driving quality improvement initiatives and implementing best practices to achieve measurable quality outcomes.

How we work: Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

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The role:

The Director of Quality Assurance, AEMEA is responsible for overseeing the quality of Kao Group products and services in the designated market and ensuring they meet customer expectations. To achieve this, the role involves continuously monitoring quality information from internal and external sources, identifying deviations from established quality criteria, and requesting the relevant departments to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions when necessary. The Director evaluates the severity of quality problems, convenes appropriate meetings, and decides on market actions to address issues. The role also conducts or coordinates internal and external audits to verify compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements and communicates with stakeholders to ensure consumer safety and maintain the company's reputation and stakeholder trust.

This position determines the need for product recalls and leads recall projects in the designated market. It serves as the Chief Quality Officer for the business region and is the head of the second line under the Three‑Lines model for quality governance. The Director reports to the Global Chief Quality Officer (G‑CQO) at HQ and receives performance evaluations from the G‑CQO.

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match, etc.), 41 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a competitive salary range of $160,000 - $200,000 plus bonus.

What you will do:

Establishment and Operation of Quality Management System in a Region

• Based on the Kao Group Basic Quality Policy and the Quality Management Regulations, promote the establishment of regional quality management regulations and continuously educate the relevant departments on their operation.
• Continuously monitor both internal and external quality information to identify deviations from established quality criteria. In the event of any deviations, request the responsible departments to investigate the root cause and take corrective actions. Additionally, seek support from the Product Quality Management Department at headquarters as needed.
• Ensure that feedback and complaints from customers and distributors in a region are promptly and accurately registered in the information system.
• Ensure that all actions related to quality consistently align with the goal of ensuring consumer safety and maintaining company trust in a region, and take responsibility for it.
• Based on the Kao Group's annual quality activity plan, develop and promote quality improvement activities in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Report the regional quality status and quality assurance activities to the Global Quality Management Committee.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders involved in quality, ensure transparency, and build trust from consumers and society.

Quality Risk Management

• Assess the severity, scope of spread, and urgency of required response for quality issues in accordance with the Critical Product Trouble Management Guidelines. If warranted, convene a Situation Assessment Meeting and promptly notify relevant departments, including the headquarters Product Quality Management (PQM) department.
• When a critical product quality incident is confirmed, promptly convene a Critical Product Trouble Meeting and notify the relevant departments, including the headquarters PQM department.
• Determine market actions for a critical product quality incident and lead the response team -composed of the relevant departments - in implementing those actions.
• Properly document information on potential quality risks and any actual quality incidents, and report that information to the Global HQ Quality Assurance function in a timely manner.

Quality Audit

• Establish, revise, and retire the region's quality audit charter, manuals, and related documents.
• Conduct audits to ensure the effective management of quality risks and compliance with the Basic Quality Policy and the Quality Management Regulations. Audit scope includes the handling of quality information, management of the product development process, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, operation of the quality management rules, internal control activities within quality assurance, and the reporting and management of quality risks. Provide corrective recommendations and advisory guidance based on audit findings.
• Audit all internal departments and external contractors. Specific targets include manufacturing sites (including third‑party manufacturers, 3PM), VoC (Voice of the Customer) management teams, business units, and R&D departments.
• After confirmation by the Global Quality Management & Audit Department at HQ, report audit results to the Global Quality Management Committee.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as chemistry or pharmacy; advanced degrees are preferred.
• Quality-related certifications such as ISO9001 Lead Auditor are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory requirements in the cosmetics or consumer goods sector (e.g., GMP, ISO standards, FDA regulations).
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and senior management.
• Exceptional capabilities in quality risk management, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Ability to provide constructive, and when necessary, critical feedback to stakeholders and functional teams, and to formally challenge decisions to ensure pursuit of optimal, organization‑level quality objectives.
• Proven track record of driving quality improvement initiatives and implementing best practices to achieve measurable quality outcomes.

How we work: Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

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The Role

Reporting to the Packaging Manager the Engineering Technician will provide technical support and expertise in the field of automation and robotics. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our automated systems and robotic equipment. You will communicate effectively with the Kao controls department, and external contractors to both reactively and proactively resolve operational issues. You will contribute to Kao's continuous improvement projects while implementing comprehensive preventative maintenance programs to optimize reliability and longevity of the manufacturing equipment and systems.

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $30/hr. - $38/hr.

What you will do:

• Provide technical support and assistance in the installation, setup, calibration, and maintenance of automated systems and robotic equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to design and develop automation solutions for different projects, and using DX, IoT, AI, etc. to improve reporting processes.
• Communicate with operators, controls, and OEM vendors to perform troubleshooting and diagnostics to identify and resolve technical problems, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency.
• Support the procurement and sourcing of automation and robotic equipment, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including manuals, procedures, and reports related to automation and robotic systems.
• Provide training and guidance to operators and maintenance staff on the safe and efficient operation of automated systems and robotic equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for all equipment and systems, including production machinery, facilities, and utilities. While also creating and maintaining a preventive maintenance schedule, ensuring that all maintenance activities are carried out on time, and following established procedures.

What you will do:

• Associate Degree in engineering or engineering technology required.
• Mechatronics/Industrial Maintenance Certification preferred.
• Robotic certifications preferred.
• 5 years' experience with operation and maintenance of packaging line equipment or equivalent electrical/mechanical experience.
• 2+ years' experience in robotics, controls, and automation systems. Including the troubleshooting, developing, and maintaining of such systems.
• 3+ years of experience in preventative maintenance programs, including the development, training, delivery of the system.
• Must have demonstrated advanced electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting skills for non-routine issues.
• Proficient understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, seals, lubrication, and PLC basics.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching capability.
• Must be proficient with using a computer.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. on an infrequent, non-repetitive basis as required.
• Ability to climb, bend, and crouch.
• Good teamwork skills,, strict adherence to all procedures and embrace Safety and Quality.
• Ability to flex working schedule to rollout training, projects, or other requirements. This may include working any of the three defined shifts.

How we work: Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

EOE, including disability/vets

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The Role:

Reporting to the Associate Director, Partner Services The Senior Data Operations Manager serves as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing system operations, data integrity, and process excellence across all sales and marketing functions. You will lead a team that ensures seamless system functionality while establishing and maintaining comprehensive data governance standards that empower both local and regional stakeholders to make informed decisions.

As the organization's primary guardian of data integrity, you will will define, implement, and monitor rigorous standards across all interconnected systems, ensuring compliance with business expectations through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to established governance frameworks. You will drive organizational effectiveness by identifying and measuring key performance indicators that align with business objectives, while continuously evaluating and optimizing workflows to enhance operational efficiency.

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $110,000 - $130,000. We also offer a hybrid work schedule.

What you will do:

• Manage and Optimize data workflows and system integrations across S4HANA, Salesforce, MSF, Tableau, and connected platforms while maintaining strategic awareness to surface critical risks, opportunities, and change impacts to senior leaders.
• Develop a high-performing team through the activation of clearly defined key performance metrics. Drive proactive team performance by setting and teaching standards while implementing process improvements that support team and organizational efficiency.
• Build cross-functional relationships and lead through transformation. Engage all teams to drive collaboration and innovation. Communicate proactively to keep all key stakeholders involved and up to date on the status of initiatives and projects.
• Oversee a comprehensive data governance framework, ensuring clean data input and output across all integrated systems; document, standardize, and modernize data management processes to maintain consistency and accuracy within current technology platforms.
• Support Regional and Global Projects as the subject matter expert and owner of Customer Master Data in the US & CA. Ensuring all of the business needs for each country are accounted for during the development phase.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with MIS/Analytics concentration, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Analytics or Data Analytics/science, Operations Management.
• 3+ years of team leadership experience.
• 5+ years of Master Data and operations management
• 5+ years experience in SAP/S4 Hana.
• Background in Data Governance and process documentation.
• A systems-thinking approach to manage the complex interdependencies between platforms, processes, and teams, ensuring that all data operations are clearly documented, seamlessly integrated, and positioned to support the organization's growth and strategic initiatives

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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The Role:

Reporting to the Supply Chain Regional Sr Director, The Associate Director of Demand and Supply Planning leads the development of integrated strategies that maximize fill rates, optimize inventory, and drive supply chain efficiency. By fostering cross-functional alignment and championing continuous improvement, you will ensure seamless integration between commercial forecasts, operational capabilities, and strategic goals. Acting as a key connector across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams, the Associate Director enables a responsive, agile, and cost-effective supply chain that meets evolving market demands.

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $150,000 - $180,000.

What you will do:

• Demand Planning LeadershipOversee the demand planning process to ensure the development of data-driven forecasts across all sectors.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Finance to resolve Gaps between Consensus Forecast and Budget/LE, targeting "one number".
• Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy (MAPE/BIAS/Outlier) through analytics, PDCA, and process refinement.

• Supply Planning and Inventory Optimization.
  • Oversee the supply planning process to ensure optimal inventory levels, maximizing service levels, minimizing slow moving/obsolete, and driving cost efficiency across the network.
  • Drive efficient scheduling processes for In-house manufacturing, balancing capacity and efficiencies against supply planning objectives.
  • Ensure contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies are developed and implemented.
  • Initiate and support TCR activities to improve Total Supply Chain Costs.
  • Partner with Procurement, Quality, Logistics and other SCM cross teams to give supply chain excellence and support business objectives.
  • Collaborate with Affiliates to ensure pan-regional and broader objectives are met on service and inventory.
• Data & Systems Development.
  • Champion the use of both advanced tools as well as simple quick win-visualization options to drive efficiencies and enhance responsiveness.
  • Ensure data integrity and support scenario planning for strategic initiatives.
  • Team Leadership & Development.Manage and mentor the Demand & Supply Planning team, fostering a climate of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Build team capabilities through coaching, training, and performance management.
  • Promote collaboration across broader SCM teams to drive operational excellence.
  • Stakeholder Communication and Support.Communicate risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies proactively across key business partners.
  • Support cross teams within and beyond supply chain and influence decisions that drive the business.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Data Analytics or related field (Master's Preferred).
• 8+ years progressive experience in supply chain, demand planning, or operations management.
• 5+ years in leadership or managerial roles (within Consumer Goods Industry preferred).
• Proven experience with S&OP/IBP processes, forecasting, and inventory optimization
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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Come join our world class manufacturing team!

We're looking for a Packaging Technician reporting to the Team Lead. The Packaging Technician will manage the reliability/efficiency of assigned Packaging line/equipment. You will use mechanical/electrical competency to help repair equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required. The Technician must strictly adhere all Company Safety Regulations, Department SOP/WI and Good Manufacturing practices.

We have openings on 3rd Shift

This is a Production position. You will be responsible for doing maintenance and also being an operator who is responsible for the overall reliability/efficiency of assigned Packaging line/equipment.

We offer:

• $22 - $26 per hour + $1.75 shift differential
• 34 Total Paid Days Off Annually! (Vacation + Sick + Holidays)
• Medical Benefits Effective On Your First Day
• 401(k) and Company Match Effective On Your First Day

What you will do:

• Correctly help with repairs to all packaging equipment as required or directed.
• Work cooperatively with line teams in the successful completion of daily production schedules.
• Complete all Preventative Maintenance as assigned.
• Maintain a Safe and orderly production line area.
• Perform STOP and 5S GMP audits and follow-up as required.
• Correctly complete all shift notes and line documentation as trained.

What you will need:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience with operation and maintenance of packaging line equipment Electrical and mechanical knowledge
• Technical training, certification or education in electrical/mechanical technology

How we work: Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and create our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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The role:

Kao USA is seeking an experienced Packaging Commercialization Manager to lead our Supply Chain packaging group. The role is responsible for planning and execution of production trials for the purpose of commercializing New Product Development initiatives. You will create and maintain package component technical specifications.

The team also provides technical support services for all commercialized products. You will also directly manage a team of engineers.

We offer a HYBRID work environment that provides great flexibility.

At Kao, we offer an amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match, etc.), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $100,000 - $140,000.

What you will do:

• Team Leadership: Manage and lead Project Management Packaging team in all scale up and optimization activities.
• Technical Support: Work alongside Project Management Packaging team as a hands-on resource to assist with troubleshooting technical packaging problems and identifying corrective actions.
• Managerial : Provide training, coaching and overall performance management to team to achieve high productive output, strong morale and effective individual development.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Strong technical aptitude of packaging materials & processes
• Proven ability to effectively lead and develop teams
• 10+ years of professional experience
• Ability to travel as needed

How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

EOE, including disability/vets

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Come join our world class manufacturing team!

We have an excellent opportunity for a Machine Maintenance Technician  on our Plant Team!  The factory is a  great work environment  that is  clean, climate controlled and safe!

We have openings on 3rd shift (10:00pm - 6:30am)

This is a Production position.  You will be responsible for doing maintenance and also being an operator who is responsible for the overall reliability/efficiency of assigned Packaging line/equipment.  

We offer: 

• $28 - $30 per hour 
• 34 Total Paid Days Off Annually! (Vacation + Sick + Holidays)
• Medical Benefits Effective On Your First Day
• 401(k) and Company Match Effective On Your First Day

What you will do:

• Correctly make repairs to all packaging equipment as required or directed.
• Lead line teams in the successful completion of daily production schedules.
• Complete all Preventative Maintenance as assigned.
• Maintain a Safe and orderly production line area.
• Perform STOP and 5-S GMP audits and follow-up as required.
• Correctly complete all shift notes and line documentation as trained.

What you will need:

• Associates or Trade School or Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of mechanical experience, electrical skills strongly desired as well.
• Must have demonstrated electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Preventative maintenance and repairs 
• Electrical mechanical maintenance on production line equipment 
• Field service 
• Troubleshooting
• PLC
• Maintenance

Come join our world class manufacturing team!

We have an excellent opportunity for a Industrial Maintenance Technician on our Plant Team! The factory is a great work environment that is clean, climate controlled and safe!

We have openings on 3rd Shift (10:00pm - 6:30 pm ).

This is a Production position. You will be responsible for doing maintenance and also being an operator who is responsible for the overall reliability/efficiency of assigned Packaging line/equipment.

We offer:

• $28 - $30 per hour + $1.25 shift differential
• 34 Total Paid Days Off Annually! (Vacation + Sick + Holidays)
• Medical Benefits Effective On Your First Day
• 401(k) and Company Match Effective On Your First Day

What you will do:

• Correctly make repairs to all packaging equipment as required or directed.
• Lead line teams in the successful completion of daily production schedules.
• Complete all Preventative Maintenance as assigned.
• Maintain a Safe and orderly production line area.
• Perform STOP and 5-S GMP audits and follow-up as required.
• Correctly complete all shift notes and line documentation as trained.

What you will need:

• Associates or Trade School or Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience, electrical skills strongly desired as well.
• Must have demonstrated electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Preventative maintenance and repairs
• Electrical mechanical maintenance on production line equipment
• Field service
• Troubleshooting
• PLC
• Maintenance

The Role:

Reporting to the Claims and Clinical Testing Sr. Manager you will generate claims substantiation to support efficacy-based claims for Kao's mass market skin care products. You will recognize communication risk and help to manage through providing creative, compelling alternatives in line with product positioning. You will support two or more brands within all global markets, including the US, EU, Canada and ASEAN regions.

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $70,000 - $85,000. We also offer a hybrid work schedule.

What you will do:

• Provide basic risk management assessment of desired communications and benefits.
• Provide claims and communication options for products taking into account product benefits, available support and external requirements and expectations.
• Formal approval of all product-related consumer-facing communications, providing alternatives where the proposed communication falls outside the aligned risk profile.
• Develop holistic claims data/study plan to support launch of new and updated products.
• Ensure clinical and technical study results obtained are suitably related to desired claims and conducted to expected standards applied by external agencies.
• Prepare and maintain suitable level of product and support documentation for support of ongoing product-related communications and activities and for usage in external challenges.
• Develop content for claims related requirements for pre-market and pre-advertising submissions.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in physiology, biochemistry, chemistry, cosmetic science or a related biological discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in personal care, OTC drug, contract test facility, or other related industries.
• Solid understanding of the current claims environment in the US, EU and other global markets and implications to claims risk management.
• Ability to interact with individuals from a variety of backgrounds through audience-specific communication of complex topics, data and risks.
• Able to combine knowledge of product mechanism and support study results to determine strength of support.
• Understanding of target consumer, recognition of plaintiff attorneys, and regulatory authorities to help determine an initial risk management assessment.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical - Mechanical Technician to join our Plant Services Team!

Electro-Mechanical Technician (Plant Services) is responsible for the electrical and mechanical maintenance (corrective and preventative) of all production equipment and utilities for the Cincinnati plant site. Complete assigned tasks and self-identified tasks to ensure efficient operations of manufacturing plant and facilities. Maintain effective communication with customers. Ensure the correct and most effective plan is offered to customer requests.

3rd shift (10:00pm - 6:00am.)

We offer:

• $28 - 34 per hour plus Corporate Bonus!
• 34 Total Paid Days Off Annually! (Vacation + Sick + Holidays)!
• Medical Benefits Effective On Your First Day!
• 401(k) and Company Match Effective On Your First Day!

What you will do:

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance (preventative and corrective) on all production equipment as required or directed. Update internal customers, coworkers and supervision on progress and status of work being completed. Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance (preventative and corrective) on all facilities (water supply, HVAC, structures, sewage, etc.) as required or directed. Update internal customers, coworkers and supervision on progress and status of work being completed. Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Complete all service requests from internal customers in a professional manner.
• Follow all Kao USA Inc safety and health regulations. Maintain a safe and orderly work area. Complete minimum requirements of attending monthly safety meetings and completing required safety items.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedure and Work Instructions defined within scope of responsibilities. Complete training on all procedures and instructions as required.
• Complete all documentation correctly and as scheduled.

What you will need:

• Technical Electrical and Mechanical training, certification or education
• Technically competent in electrical, mechanical and environmental competencies (1+ years)
• Production facility and equipment maintenance environment (3+ years)
• Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) license preferred
• Entry level Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) knowledge
• Small equipment operation (scissor lifts, articulating lifts, power trucks, etc.)
• Be able to Read and interpret blue prints and schematics for electrical, mechanical and construction applications
• Provide basic hand tools used in position

How we work: Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

EOE, including disability/vets

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The role:

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Facilities, as the Utilities & Maintenance Manager you will lead and manage maintenance (maintenance-related operational activities) and utility (RO water, WWT, compressed air, chilled water and bulk raw material processes) functions to ensure equipment availability, infrastructure reliability, regulatory compliance, and minimal downtime—supporting overall business operations and production goals.

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $100,000 - $120,000.

What you will do:

• Maintenance & Utilities Leadership – supervise team performing preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on production equipment & facilities; ensure timely repairs & minimize equipment downtime; manage CMMS; supervise team and operation/ maintenance of utility systems, including boilers, chillers, air compressors, electrical distribution system, RO water & WWT operations.
• Reliability & Efficiency – drive equipment reliability through root cause analysis and continuous improvement; monitor KPIs such as MTBF and MTTR.
• Team Development & Safety – lead teams of skilled trades personnel, technicians and team/shift leads; foster culture of safety, accountability and training; enforce safety policies and compliance as they relate to safety protocols.
• Planning & Budgeting – manage maintenance and utility budgets, spare parts inventories & capital projects; lead and participate in annual shutdowns, facility upgrades and expansions.
• Strategic Contribution – ensure business continuity by keeping utilities and production assets in optimal condition; support sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives; reduce costs and risks through proactive maintenance and utility optimization.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Technical discipline or Facilities Management, preferred. Associates degree in Facilities Management or Technical discipline.
• 5+ years maintenance management experience with proven excellent leadership.
• 3+ years experience in maintenance planning.
• 5+ years effective project management experience.
• Utilities system knowledge, e.g. boilers, steam, HVAC, chillers and refrigeration, compressed air, electrical, water/WWT.
• Technical training/certifications in electrical, mechanical and general construction trades.
• Strong knowledge & understanding of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of regulations and requirements of governing agencies, e.g. OSHA, MSD, EPA.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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Come join our world class manufacturing team!

We have an excellent opportunity for a Packaging Technician. The Packaging Technician will be responsible for the reliability/efficiency of assigned Packaging line/equipment.  The role will utilize mechanical/electrical competency to assist in the repair of equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.  The Technician must strictly adhere all Company Safety Regulations, Department  SOP/WI  and Good Manufacturing practices.

We have openings on 3rd shift (10:30pm - 6:00am).

This is a Production position.  You will be responsible for doing maintenance and also being an operator who is responsible for the overall reliability/efficiency of assigned Packaging line/equipment.  

We offer: 

• $22 - $26 per hour + $1.75 shift differential
• 34 Total Paid Days Off Annually! (Vacation + Sick + Holidays)
• Medical Benefits Effective On Your First Day
• 401(k) and Company Match Effective On Your First Day

What you will do:

• Correctly assist in repairs to  all packaging  equipment as required or directed.
• Work cooperatively with line teams in the successful completion of daily production schedules.
• Complete all Preventative Maintenance as assigned.
• Maintain a Safe and orderly production line area.
• Perform STOP and 5S  GMP audits and follow-up as required.
• Correctly complete all shift notes and line documentation as trained.

What you will need:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years’ experience with operation and maintenance of packaging line equipment
• Technically competent in electrical and mechanical knowledge
• Technical training, certification or education in electrical/mechanical technology