Full-Time
Kao Corporation
1,001-5,000 employees
Manufactures and distributes beauty products
Compensation Overview
$24 - $29/hr
Junior
Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Associates or Trade School or Certification preferred.
- Minimum of 1+ 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
- 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.
Kao Corporation operates in the beauty and personal care industry, providing a wide range of products that enhance daily life for consumers. Their offerings include skincare, haircare, soaps, and cosmetics, marketed under well-known brands like Molton Brown and KMS California. Kao's products are available through various channels, including retail stores and online platforms, catering to individual consumers, professional salons, and businesses. The company differentiates itself from competitors through its strong commitment to integrity and understanding of consumer needs, supported by significant investments in innovation and capacity expansion. Kao's goal is to make life beautiful for its consumers, communities, and employees while maintaining a diverse and dynamic business model.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1887
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing demand for sustainable beauty products enhances Kao's eco-friendly offerings.
- Kao's expansion of SENSAI in Asia taps into the rising J-beauty trend.
- Collaboration with academic institutions boosts Kao's R&D and competitive edge.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition in Asian luxury cosmetics market challenges Kao's SENSAI brand expansion.
- Potential backlash if Kao's new UV sunscreen technology doesn't meet consumer expectations.
- Dependence on sustainable palm oil supply chains poses risk if traceability efforts fail.
What makes Kao Corporation unique
- Kao is the only Asian company listed in the World's Most Ethical Companies 2025.
- Kao's innovative humidity-responsive UV sunscreen technology addresses changing climate needs.
- Kao's partnership with Pilot Chemical Co. introduces sustainable surfactant technology to North America.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Company News
Kao Corporation, a leading manufacturer of personal care and household products, cosmetics and specialty chemicals, has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies(R) 2025 by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
Qualifies for the Highest Rating in the “DBJ Employees’ Health Management Rated Loan Program” by Development Bank of Japan Inc. for the 4th Time...
Kao Corporation is expanding its luxury cosmetics brand, SENSAI, in Asia with its first store in Indonesia.
Kao Corporation has launched its latest addition to its Bioré UV lineup: Bioré UV Aqua Rich Airy Hold Cream.
Pilot Chemical Co. has announced an exclusive partnership with Kao Corp. to bring a new sustainable surfactant technology, Bio IOS(R) bio-based internal olefin sulfonates, to the North American market.