As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
Summary of Position:
Provide effective leadership coaching and coordination for asset team (across five crews) to ensure that mill objectives are met as outlined for safety, quality, cost, delivery and people development.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Actively demonstrate Safety as a value through active leadership, positive influence of mindsets and by identifying and addressing risks to prevent loss to our people, processes and materials, while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, corporate policies, and plant guidelines. Provide leadership and coordination to ensure that crews establish and sustain standards in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People Development.Strengthen communication and accountability of self-managed teams in respective area.Maintain positive employee relations to enhance continued operation of a non-union mill. Develop plans to continuously build technician capability; provide coaching to crews and functional leaders for career development. Engage in open and timely dialogue with asset team to provide coaching and feedback on job performance, career growth, opportunities for development and recognition to reinforce growth. Provide leadership to ensure the organization attracts, develops, and retains the best people and fosters an environment which motivates a diverse team to fully use its capabilities in achieving desired business results. Lead lean capability development and utilization of lean tools; continuously evolve the Daily Accountability Process, Standard Work & Leader Standard Work.Provide effective leadership for maintenance work performed and/or mechanical process changes made in their area of responsibility to ensure the least possible amount of downtime and ensure efficient operations. Evaluate recommendations from engineering sources for product or process innovations to ensure changes compatible with operating goals. Develop and ensure the implementation of special plant and corporate projects to meet cost management objectives, increase company profitability, and meet changing production requirements. Ensure the effective application of internal control systems and procedures applicable to the functional areas of responsibility by proving management direction and support to the implementation, maintenance, and audit of corporate, company, and plant internal control policies, instructions, and procedures. Develop and lead system, process, and standard improvements in operations. Provide leadership of focused improvements within the team to both aid in building peer capability and effectiveness.
About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.
In one of our Manufacturing, roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent industrial experience required.Ability to organize and plan, delegate responsibility and authority, lead and motivate people, and maintain effective employee relations.4+ years of leadership experience in Operations, Engineering or Maintenance.Experience in Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma is highly desirable.Total Benefits
Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
To Be Considered
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And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.
This is a M2/Grade 9 and compensation may vary based on location.
Salary Range: 105,740 – 130,620 USD At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.Primary LocationUSA-KY-OwensboroAdditional LocationsWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time