Continuous Improvement Leader at Kimberly-Clark USA, LLC in Roswell, Georgia

Job Description:

Continuous Improvement Leader

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands and take our future to the next level. In this role with K-C's procurement team, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

Kimberly-Clark is looking for an ambitious, self-driven and talented individual to lead Continuous Improvement Efforts for our Health & Safety and Sustainability organizations. The incumbent will strive to become a subject matter expert on all aspects of Health & Safety and Environmental & Sustainability and drive process excellence across both platforms. This position will develop, train, coach, and implement these processes across the Enterprise Supply Chain. This individual plays a critical role in the identification of and facilitation of segment improvement strategies and will be asked to lead complex problem-solving efforts.

Role Accountabilities

• Champion and support Continuous Improvement programs across E&S and H&S systems.


• Identify and drive transformation that is inclusive of mill and support organizations to increase alignment towards achievement of aspirational performance targets.


• Facilitate workshops to engage team members in activities supporting the deployment of H&S and E&S Processes.


• Provide education on Lean tools, processes and thinking to all levels of the organization and support your teams as they provide the same education to their customers.


• Drive standardization, simplification and breakthrough thinking through CI, LSS, and Culture of Accountability (CoA) practices.


• Facilitates capacity studies for future growth opportunities as dictated by business.


• Identifies and facilitates the implementation of process improvements and cost savings opportunities aligned with key business objects.


• Acts as a change agent to identify and drive continuous improvement projects that realize cost savings for the organization.


• Establishes and implements meaningful metrics to set yield, labor, and supply standards; tracks and identifies gaps in performance; explains discrepancies and facilitates system solutions.


• Oversees project performance and ensures timely completion and achievement of goals.


• Responsible for developing and leading projects to reduce negative variances.


• Implements strategic planning and execution using techniques such as, 4 Disciplines of Execution and SWOT Analysis.


• Coaches’ management in tactical execution of strategic plans.


• May lead training initiatives.


• Supports special projects and duties.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in supply chain, engineering, or related field.


• 7+ years of related experience in OPEX, LSS, CI or other related discipline


• 5+ years’ experience in a high-speed industrial manufacturing environment in the areas of Engineering, Operations, Lean Manufacturing, or Reliability


• Previous experience with the application of CI, LEAN, OPEX, LSS tools and theory


• Must have direct or indirect manufacturing/operations, supply chain and/or finance experience, as well as knowledge of organizational structure.


• Ability to apply CI and Capabilities knowledge and principles to further progress the strategy of the business.


• Experience in organizing and leading multi-functional teams to foster a proactive team environment.


• Strong communication skills to motivate, empower, train, and coach a diverse group of team members


• Experience with developing vision and strategy, demonstrated problem-solving mindset, strong project management skills.


• Experience in multiple mills, product systems and staff experience, leadership of both exempt and non-exempt workforces are highly desired


• Strong understanding of Adult Learning processes, Lean, CI and LSS thinking, systems and tools


• Experience in change management in in large, complex organizations in addition to coaching and mentoring at all levels to drive collaboration across teams and functions


• Occasional travel may be required to support the business (up to 25%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred to have obtained or working towards a LSS Black Belt or above.


• Previous experience in Occupational Health & Safety


• Experience with global teams, preferably in a CPG industry

Please note: While this role is posted for a specific location(s), this role is eligible for qualified applicants who are located in any country where Kimberly-Clark has operations. https://www.kimberly-clark.com/en-us/locations

Total Benefits

Here are a few of the benefits you’d enjoy. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

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  Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options. 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.


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  Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.


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  Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.


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  Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

Hybrid Work Arrangements: You’re looking to make a difference. When and where it works best for you. And at Kimberly Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works, flexible work (hybrid) arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

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.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects 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.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.

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.

Primary Location

USA-GA-Atlanta-Roswell

Additional Locations

Argentina -Buenos Aires, Brazil- São Paulo, Chile- Santiago, Colombia- Bogota, Costa Rica - San Jose, Honduras- San Pedro Sula, Panama, Peru- Acopio, United Kingdom- Barrow, United Kingdom -Brighton, United Kingdom- Flexible Location, United Kingdom- Flexible Location - South East England

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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