Kao USA, Inc.
The "Kao Way" embodies our corporate philosophy, and is the foundation of the business activities of the Kao Group. As our cornerstone, the "Kao Way" provides consistency to Group activities from the formulation of mid- to long-term business plans to each business decision that we make every day. Accordingly, it acts as a guiding principle for all of our members, bringing together the growth of our company and that of our individual members. As such, it is an essential element in making the work we do more rewarding and instilling in us a sense of purpose.
Mission
As one, we create a Kirei life for all- providing care and enrichment for the life of all people and the planet.As one Kao, we work together with passion to provide comprehensive care and enrichment to create a Kirei life—a cleaner, more beautiful, and healthier life for all people and the planet. Through innovation that provides excellent value, we share joy and create a safer, more harmonious world for all.
The Japanese word kirei describes something that is clean, well-ordered, and beautiful all at once. For Kao, this concept of Kirei not only describes appearance but also attitude—a desire to create beauty for oneself, for other people, and for the natural world around us. At Kao, Kirei is the value we want to bring to everyday life through our brands, products, technologies, solutions, and services—now and in the future.
Vision
To be closest to the individual and beyond their expectationBy deeply knowing and understanding our world and its people, we aim to improve people's lives beyond their expectations for a future where humans and nature thrive together.
Values
- Integrity as the only choice
- Yoki-Monozukuri in plan & action-
- In Japanese, "yoki" means good or excellent, and "monozukuri" means making or craftsmanship. For us, Yoki-Monozukuri means an excellent creation process that is good for everyone involved and enriches the lives of consumers and customers.
- Innovation for today & tomorrow
Principles
- We care for people and the planet
- We think from the Genba-
- In Japanese, genba means the actual spot or on-site. At Kao, we believe that the deepest knowledge, best ideas and smartest decisions can be found in the Genba, both externally and internally. When in doubt, we go to the Genba.
- We trust, respect & need each other
- We act with courage
Our Promise
At Kao, we promise to continue making contributions to realizing a bright future for people throughout the world, and to creating a sustainable world where all life can coexist.Sustainability as the Only Path
Kao's efforts to offer products close to the everyday lives of people has been in line with our original corporate motto, "A clean nation prospers." We consider the enrichment of daily life as being fundamental to our mission, "to create a world where all life can coexist and flourish." The threats to daily life that Kao must ward off will become greater and more severe as time goes by. That is why we are stepping up our commitment to protecting against and effectively mitigating these threats.
Kao takes the global environment and human life deeply into consideration. As such, Kao aims to become an indispensable part of society, as a company making essential contributions to the protection of all life on the planet.
Careers
Creating a workplace that motivates all, irrespective of nationality, creeds, race, gender, or ageThe Kao Group respects human rights and diversity in terms such as culture, nationality, creeds, gender, and age. We firmly believe that bringing together the talents and personalities of individuals contributes to the overall strength of our organization.
Moreover, we aspire to be regarded by motivated and capable individuals as an attractive company, one that instills trust, pride, and a sense of community. To that end, we support our employees in their career development efforts, and cultivate the abilities of those who aspire to bold challenges by providing each of our employees with challenging roles and responsibilities, fair performance evaluations and appropriate compensation.
Moreover, the mission, vision, values, and principles outlined in our corporate philosophy, The Kao Way, are shared by all Kao Group divisions and members. Our philosophy guides us in the work we perform every day and acts as a foundation that enables us to realize sustainable growth of our organization and society.
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New York, New York
Oribe Hair Care has set the standard for professional hair care within the prestige market. Blending innovative formulations, top-performing products, award-winning packaging and unparalleled education, Oribe has become a renowned beauty au...
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New York, New York
The role: As the Senior Academy Manager, you will lead, plan, and complete all advanced and continuing education programs for licensed cosmetologists at Kao Salon Academies. Reporting to our Associate Director of Education, you will deliver...
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Cincinnati, Ohio
Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as ...
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Denver, Colorado
POSITION SUMMARY: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Washing Systems (WSI), now part of the Kao family of companies, seeks a highly self-motivated Bus...
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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 puri...
24d
Director, Commercial Category Strategy
Cincinnati, Ohio
The role: In this role, you are a senior commercial leader. You lead Category Strategy & Revenue Growth Management (RGM), shaping enterprise-wide category, portfolio, and pricing strategies. These strategies aim to deliver profitable and su...
24d
Cincinnati, Ohio
The role: The Manager, Operations Finance provides financial leadership for the Americas Supply Chain organization through a high level of engagement with the supply chain team. You will provide support, financial insights, and guidance to ...
24d
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Cincinnati, Ohio
POSITION SUMMARY: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Washing Systems, LLC (WSI), now part of the Kao family of companies, is seeking a Regulatory Comp...
24d
Utilities & Maintenance Manager
Cincinnati, Ohio
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 ...
24d
Digital Account Manager (Amazon)
Cincinnati, Ohio
The role: As the Amazon Account Manager you will serve as the key liaison between the Kao and Amazon, managing the day-to-day business operations and long-term strategic growth of the Amazon 1P channel. You will drive profitable growth, opt...
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