Logistics Mgr

Job Description

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.

GRADE 9

Position Purposes

Provide Logistics team leadership to ensure that business objectives are met or exceeded for safety, quality, service, productivity, cost, and efficient storage/shipping/receiving/handling of finished goods. Drive supply chain value capture initiatives across finished goods and materials as defined for plant.

Key Customers

Plant Management, Staff Distribution, Plant Distribution Team, Plant Operations Team, Staff Transportation, Customers, Carriers

Expectations

• Lead the development of objectives and execution plans that optimize both the Distribution Center and Material Flow operations, including driving On-Time/In Full, best in class product storage and handling, and delivery of high inventory accuracy and low damage results.


• Drive supply chain value capture activities across all aspects of Logistics to eliminate waste, improve storage density, and yield cost savings.


• Maintain strong, safe working conditions and drive a people-based safety culture consistent with plant and staff objectives.   


• Lead and develop the talent of the site Logistics team


• Provide work direction and leadership to logistics personnel ensuring labor resources are utilized effectively.            


• Where applicable, build supplier relationships on-site with third-party operations and hold accountable for performance expectations.


• Develop and implement effective cost management practices and cost improvement programs


• Foster an environment conducive to favorable employee relations.


• Establish/maintain housekeeping standards in conformance to plant and government regulations.


• Properly manage materials handling equipment including but not limited to lift truck fleet, robotic cells, palletizers, and conveyance system


• Provide oversight to Trailer Yard services, safety, and efficiency.

Scope

This position reports to the site Plant Manager.  The position is responsible to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Logistics/Distribution department.  The incumbent must possess a good level of understanding of the functional areas and provides leadership in a team setting.  The position will also lead logistics projects to drive warehouse efficiencies, modifications or improvements.  The person serves as a liaison for and resource to the third-party operations (if applicable) when it relates to finished goods.

Qualifications/Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in logistics or operations  


• Experience in a leadership/supervisory position required 


• Applies in-depth advanced Logistics knowledge and skills with understanding of external environment factors that may affect successful mill/DC operation and results


• Provides expert Logistics advice, coaching and counseling to mill/DC team


• Possesses strong understanding of a Mill Operation and the relationship and integration of Logistics within that Operation


• Demonstration of capability to facilitate projects/focus groups in a team environment while providing team leadership.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Corporate policies and procedures


• Safety rules/regulations


• Product/raw material knowledge


• Continuous improvement mindset and focus


• Mill policies/procedures


• Internal control procedures


• Process control systems


• Problem solving


• Tenacity


• Personal sensitivity


• Integrity


• Technical/functional


• Motivation


• Flexibility


• Decisiveness


• Organizing


• Oral Communication

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in a high-speed industrial manufacturing, logistics or supply chain environment.


• Experience with LEAN Manufacturing and problem solving.


• Experience engaging with a third-party logistics provider.

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.

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