Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Digital Manufacturing Leader

Kimberly-Clark Corporation$105K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, ITS or related field; Minimum 5+ years of relevant professional experience including 3+ years in systems support and development.
  • Exposure to Lean principles with minimum blue belt certification.
  • Ability to learn and apply statistical/analytical skills (e.g., Regression, SPC).
  • Direct experience with large interconnected software systems such as SAP ERP, MES, PLM.
  • Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and work collaboratively across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the execution of digital programs aligned with KCNA’s manufacturing strategy.
  • Develop and recommend long term solutions for complex manufacturing challenges.
  • Act as the technical expert for major digital systems and capabilities.
  • Champion the use of mobile digital applications within the site.
  • Drive continuous improvement and manage system changes to enhance efficiency.
  • Analyze and integrate data structures and workflows within plant systems.
  • Lead the deployment of Smart Manufacturing Operations Management system.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) and Profit Sharing.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Health and wellness resources to support employee well-being.
  • Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Digital Manufacturing Leader

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The purpose of this role is to own the execution of the KCNA Digital Manufacturing strategy for the plant; focused on equipment, capability building, and value delivery.  He/she will be a technical expert and support the advancement of major digital systems, processes, and capabilities to achieve a highly connected, operationally efficient, and effective manufacturing environment across the plant.  Incumbent will also champion and support all other mobile digital applications used by the site (i.e. Poka, Seeq, Schedule Pro, etc.), in alignment with other Kimberly-Clark North America facilities. This role is viewed as an expert in complex application environments, encompassing both business process understanding and technical expertise. Influential communication, growth mindset, and the ability to strategically navigate at multiple levels of a diverse plant organization are important in this role.  Key stakeholders include, but not limited to, KCNA Supply Chain Digital teams, Plant leaders, DTS, Engineering and Plant teams.    

This role is responsible for the digital manufacturing strategy execution at the site level, in alignment with the KCNA Digital Strategy, as well as effectively leading business objectives for the site. The incumbent will work with project teams compiled of employees from multiple disciplines.  This role will have interaction across sites and opportunities for involvement in broad based business projects.  Objectives typically are focused at the plant level for safety, quality, continuous improvement, productivity, cost, internal control, asset management, and team capability development, but should drive standardization across KCNA. Incumbent reports to the site Continuous Improvement Leader.

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 

About You

In one of our manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include:

  • Key strategy owner for implementing digital programs for sustaining the long-term growth of the KC digital manufacturing strategy.
  • Develops, advises, and recommends long term resolutions to systemic manufacturing problems.
  • Technical expert for major digital systems, processes and capabilities (i.e. SMOM, EWM, etc.)
  • Champion & support mobile digital applications (i.e. Poka, SchedulePro)
  • Drive continuous improvement and change management within their system(s) of responsibility to drive efficiency and effectiveness improvements across the organization.
  • Analyzes the data structure, calculations, and workflow within their major plant systems to leverage, integrate, and optimize systems and people across the supply chain.
  • Provide analytical support for the data contained within and generated by the respective manufacturing system.
  • Sustain and integrate data historian systems, MES (Manufacturing Execution System), and QMS (Quality Management System).
  • Site lead for deployment of SMOM (Smart Manufacturing Operations Management) system, ensuring the success by providing technical expertise and effective facilitation of the process.
    • Develop and maintain data flows into SMOM (manual entries, PLC inputs, etc.) for generating information (reports, dashboards etc.)
    • Support development and implementation of plans/programs for sustaining the long-term growth of SMOM to meet sector objectives.
    • Provide technical and operational expertise to achieve quick and timely solutions to SMOM related problems within all site asset team areas.

 To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, ITS or related field; Minimum 5+ years of relevant professional experience with 3+ years of systems support and development.
  • Exposure to Lean and demonstrated examples of application of LEAN principles, (minimum of a blue belt).
  • Possess or demonstrate ability to learn statistical/analytical skills: Regression, Statistical Process Control, Financial Analysis, Analytical Modeling, and Industrial Process Analytics.
  • Direct experience with large, interconnected software systems such as SAP ERP, MES, PLM, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead the execution of a global, regional, or functional strategic initiative; Work collaboratively and effectively with individuals across all levels of the organization.
  • May require flex schedule to support the needs of the business and objectives; Available to extend support to the 24/7 operation as required; May require some travel.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.​

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Salary Range: 105,740 – 130,620 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 LocationWarren Plant

Additional Locations

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

About Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Kimberly-Clark is leading the world in essentials for a better life. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with nearly 58,000 employees worldwide and manufacturing operations in 37 countries, Kimberly-Clark posted sales of $21.1 billion in 2012. Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, almost a quarter of the world's population trust K-C's brand and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex®, Scott®, Viva® Towels, Cottonelle®, Huggies®, Pull-Ups®, Goodnites®, U by Kotex®, Kotex®, Poise®, and Depend®, Kimberly-Clark holds the No. 1 or 2 share position in more than 80 countries.

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Size
45,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.3 billion
Founded
1872
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$19.1 billion
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