Product System Leader

Product System 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. 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.

Manage the manufacturing and converting operations associated with the Kimberly-Clark Professional (KCP) Product System at Mobile and serve as primary contact for Mobile Operations to the KCP business. The KCP Product System manufactures SCOTT Tissue, Multifold Towels and Tissues and other commercial products for the KCP business. Incumbent reports to the Mill Manager. This role is responsible to effectively lead business objectives for the operations area for high-capacity and technically complex manufacturing processes. As a member of the leadership team, the Product System Leader will help develop strategic direction for the facility. This role will collaborate and influence across business functions (Examples: R&E, marketing, sales, logistics) and opportunities for involvement in broad based business projects. The PSL determines the objectives that typically are focused at the mill level for safety, quality, GMP, housekeeping/5S, customer service, continuous improvement, productivity, cost, internal control, asset management, human resources and team capability development.

This position provides overall team leadership to manage mill operations in the areas of safety, quality, cost, productivity, continuous improvement, housekeeping/5S, good manufacturing practices (GMP), internal control, asset management, customer service, human resources and team capability development. This position manages teams that drive continuous improvement on the assets in close partnership with the Continuous Improvement (CI) & Capabilities, Reliability and Engineering teams at the manufacturing site and with the regional team. Incumbent will set objectives that will have a direct and significant impact on mill and sector results and in the delivery of customer service for Kimberly-Clark.

In this role, you will:

• Drive commitment to the health and safety of all employees under their direction, promoting and supporting occupational safety and industrial hygiene, and managing in a manner that seeks to eliminate injuries and illnesses.

• Ensure that quality is built into the way we work by setting the highest level of expectation for the sanitary manufacture of our product.

• Control the operation of the Mobile facility to achieve targeted key performance indicator results in the accountability areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people.

• Continue the development and implementation of LEAN manufacturing practices, including value stream (reduced cycle time), leader standard work, TPM, Kaizen, and Six Sigma.

• Own improvements in methods of management, moving the team toward best practices.

• Manage the operation so that the work environment is maintained at the highest level of safety, housekeeping, sanitation, appearance, and physical condition to ensure compliance with corporate policies, government regulations, and good manufacturing practices.

• Evolve the operation in a way that facilitates the participation and involvement of all employees to pursue continuous engagement and improvement in processes and systems.

• Provide leadership to ensure the organization attracts, develops, and retains the best talent and fosters an environment that motivates a diverse team to fully use their capabilities in achieving desired business results.

• Ensure the effective application of internal control systems and procedures.

• Represent the mill as a liaison to staff tech support, centralized planning, marketing, and sales to ensure the successful implementation of the wipes business strategy.

• Communicate effectively with senior leadership, team members, and other key stakeholders to convey ideas and influence the business.

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, million 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:

• Position typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a relevant discipline and 10+ years of equivalent related experience.

• Experience in operations, business, engineering, lean manufacturing, and/or maintenance is preferred.

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge in people management and development, including experience leading a diverse team.

• Demonstrated ability to organize, influence, and lead a multi-functional team and foster a proactive team environment.

• Experience in multiple plants, product systems, and corporate staff experience is highly desired.

• Ability to lead organizational change, establish and build relationships, manage conflict, problem-solve, set priorities, develop strategic vision, and generate new ideas to deliver business results.

• Normal scheduled hours will vary based on the need to support a 24/7 operation, with flexibility for alternative work arrangements.

• Flexibility to travel up to 15% for benchmarking and best practice sharing across KCP, with accommodations made for individual needs.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, with accommodations made for individual needs.

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.

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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.

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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Primary Location

USA-AL-Mobile

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time