Digital Manufacturing Sr. Manager - MES at Kimberly-Clark in Maumelle, Arkansas

Job Description:

You were made to do this work: designing new technologies, diving into data, optimizing digital experiences, and constantly developing better, faster ways to get results. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to building technology for a purpose that matters. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

As a Digital Manufacturing Sr. Manager - MES, you'll be a key member of the Digital Manufacturing team supporting the KCNA manufacturing sites. You'll lead a virtual team of professionals responsible for the administration, improvement, and evolution of the SMOM system within our manufacturing sites.

Build capability within the team and organization to improve system effectiveness, delivery, and functionality.

You'll also provide a high level of technical expertise and consulting on SMOM and business processes associated from conception to the manufacturing floor, understanding the end-to-end impacts of the system and its connections. Also, assist in establishing standards for the plant and staff teams.

Perform leading-edge work and develop innovative approaches/solutions. This role is viewed as an expert in complex application environments, encompassing both business process understanding and technical expertise.

In this role, you will:

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  Serve as a KCNA SMOM SME; provide high level of support partnering with cross-functional business partners, DTS and manufacturing teams to drive system and business processes improvements.

  
  


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  Provide direct leadership and advanced problem-solving support to the SMOM System Administration team responsible for executing tasks, managing changes, problem solving, and release management within SMOM

  
  


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  Solve complex operational, systems-related and customer issues to ensure SMOM success through system improvement and sustainability.

  
  


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  Partner with DTS to define business requirements for DTS solutions; perform user acceptance testing, conduct computer system validation, lead complex changes, and develop relevant training material.

  
  


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  Improve overall user acceptance / system adoption of SMOM and associated systems by developing and executing strategies to address areas of concern.

  
  


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  Provide support for developing and implementing plans and programs for sustaining the long term growth of SMOM to meet sector objectives.

  
  

Critical Skills:

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  People Building - Evaluate capability and engagement to ensure a well functioning and evolving team dynamic that fosters inclusion

  
  


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  Initiative - Influencing events to achieve goals, originating action, introducing one's thoughts or actions into a situation.

  
  


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  Analyzing - Systematically securing relevant information, relating and comparing data from different sources, and identifying key issues.

  
  


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  Tenacity - Staying with a plan of action until the desired objective is achieved or is no longer reasonable attainable.

  
  


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  Communication - Solid communication skills with verbal and written fluency in English.

  
  


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  Planning - Developing programs of action to accomplish objectives.

  
  


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  Integrity - Maintaining ethical and organizational norms.

  
  


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  Thoroughness - Completing and maintaining accuracy of even the smallest aspects of assigned tasks.

  
  


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  Creativity - Generating or recognizing imaginative solutions and innovations in work related situations.

  
  


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  Personal Sensitivity - Demonstrating a consideration for the feelings and needs of others and awareness of self.

  
  


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  Project / Change Management - Adhering to a plan, finding problem cause, and modifying the plan when necessary to achieve the desired results. Facilitating acceptance of change through change management methodologies.

  
  


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  Technical/Functional - Demonstrating overall job knowledge, along with the willingness and ability to apply that knowledge to achieve results and contribute to team growth.

  
  

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. When you join our team, you'll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work 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.

In one of our technical 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:

Required:

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  Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Supply Chain or a related field from an accredited college or university

  
  


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  Minimum 10+ years of relevant professional experience

  
  


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  Must be willing to travel approximately 30%

  
  


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  Previously demonstrated ability to successfully lead the execution of a regional, or functional strategic initiative with proven business results.

  
  


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  Solid manufacturing and supply chain business process knowledge and business acumen

  
  


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  Exceptional ability to extract, distill, communicate, and teach complex business processes and requirements to all levels of the organization.

  
  


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  Solid interpersonal and communications skills to motivate, coach, lead, and influence a diverse group of team members at all levels of the organization.

  
  


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  Ability to adapt to changes in a highly dynamic and developing Kimberly-Clark domain.

  
  


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  Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (i.e. GE Plant Apps, OSI PI Historian, etc.) and manufacturing operations based IT solutions

  
  


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  Possess or demonstrate the ability to learn SAP ERP activities.

  
  


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  Ability to lead a virtual team which may work across distance (remote), cultures and time zones.

  
  


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  Advanced analytical skills

  
  

Preferred:

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  Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification and/or CI/Lean Experience

  
  

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 Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

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.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role's country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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