Platform Lead - Consumer Towel at Kimberly-Clark USA, LLC in neenah, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Platform Lead - Consumer Towel

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. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

The primary intent of this position is to provide NA Tissue Supply Chain Value Stream functional leadership to one of the major categories (IC, HHC, HFB or FMW) or leadership of strategic footprint projects, coordination of contract manufacturing or capability building.  Additionally, the intent of this position is to provide the experience and development of skills important for advanced leadership positions within KC.

In this role, you will:

• Leads the analysis and recommendations for resource allocation and priorities for the sector’s activities geared to meeting current year objectives as well as setting up for success over the 3-year business plan.  He/she also provides leadership for major projects.  The role coordinates major sector budgets and supply chain forecasts. 


• The incumbent facilitates technical direction and consulting on a wide array of operational issues, bringing significant depth and breadth of experience. This position serves as liaison between mill operations and staff functions and the businesses. He/she would also typically lead development of a major strategic element of the GAP closure plan as well as have responsibility for supply chain points of view/counsel for an assigned category team.


• Influence the development of sector strategies and plans so that NA Tissue's strategic roadmap translates into feasible Supply Chain plans.


• Lead programs to improve product performance, quality and production processes consistent with the business strategy.


• Be the communication conduit between the mills operating teams and category teams, regarding strategies, plans, and issues.


• Coordinate with Research and Engineering to provide and direct technical resources.


• Coordinate the flow and authorization of RSRs and MSRs for the NA Tissue manufacturing teams.


• Influence the preparation and recommended mill spending budget and manage spending to deliver against commitments.  


• Influence and coordinate the long-term manufacturing and converting facility plans.


• Ensure application of established corporate and group financial controls within the incumbent's area of responsibility by providing operating management, direction, and support to the implementation and maintenance of financial policies, instructions, and internal control procedures.


• Guide category teams to develop a robust value stream within a category.


• 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.

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 professional 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:

• At least 10 years’ experience working in Manufacturing, Operations or Supply Chain, with at least 8 years working/application experience.


• Demonstrated success leading cost savings programs.


• Change management experience (i.e. implementing new skills or participation in implementing cultural change).


• Proven success working in a team environment.


• Demonstrated leadership with multifunctional team.


• Clearly demonstrates lean capabilities and worked within an OPEX culture or similar operational framework.


• Demonstrated experience with 4SPS, or other structured problem-solving techniques.


• Demonstrated organization, project management and communication skills.


• Experience with facial tissue manufacturing and converting technology, established network within the Family Care sector production facilities, good familiarity with the maintenance function and support resources.


• Multi-function experience– i.e. operations and engineering or planning or procurement or etc.).


• Experience preparing budgets.


• Experience leading or significant support of renovation projects.  As such, experience working with staff project teams (R&D/LCM/Planning/Finance/etc…).


• Experience as an OPEX change agent and/or asset leadership in an area where OPEX has been implemented.


• Trained in Culture of Accountability, ideally played some sort of a champion role in the implementation thereof.

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.  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.

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

Salary Range: $128,000 - $158,000 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.

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. 

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Salary Range: 127,600 – 157,600 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 Location

Neenah - West Office Facility 1

Additional Locations

Beech Island Mill, Jenks Mill, USA-GA-Atlanta-Roswell

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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