Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Plant Manager

Kimberly-Clark Corporation$185K — $240K *
Ogden, UT 84404In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum 10+ years' leadership experience in large-scale change and team management.
  • Ability to organize, delegate, and motivate effectively.
  • Broad knowledge of business management and experience in managing major manufacturing units.
  • Experience in Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure a safe work environment and promote plant safety through education and programs.
  • Deliver on customer service expectations with timely and accurate shipments.
  • Manage overall production and distribution in accordance with policies and standards.
  • Establish an optimal plant organization with effective staffing and development plans.
  • Implement world-class manufacturing standards and cost improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain favorable employee relations and opportunities for personal growth.
  • Uphold high standards of housekeeping, sanitation, and compliance with regulations.

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and growth opportunities.
  • Commitment to creating a positive workplace culture.
  • Resources to promote employee well-being and success.
  • Engagement with a diverse and inclusive team environment.
Full Job Description
Plant Manager

Job Description

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®.  At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manage the Ogden, UT manufacturing facility to achieve all operational objectives for safety, quality, customer service, cost, asset management, and human resources development.  

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:

  • Provides a safe work environment for all employees.  Promotes plant safety through education of employees, creation of safety programs and incentives, and adhering to all safety rules, policies and obligations.
  • Deliver on customer service expectations with on time and in full shipments while meeting all product specifications and the highest quality standards.  Ensure ongoing customer satisfaction by establishing relationships with customers to understand their product and consumer needs.  Develop and maintain process control programs that eliminate disruptive quality events.   
  • Manage the overall production and distribution operations in conformance with established policies, procedures, guidelines, budgets, standards and/or specifications, to ensure achievement of all plant objectives.  Leverage K-C One Behaviors and Culture of Accountability to drive results in a positive and engaging manner.
  • Establish and maintain an optimum plant organization, with people plans that will ensure the organization is adequately staffed with qualified, trained, and motivated people to meet current and future requirements and that will ensure the development of all employees to the maximum of their potential.
  • Provide the vision to develop and implement a world class manufacturing organization with supporting programs that will ensure continuity of a competitive and profitable operation in the changing business environment of the future.  Develop and implement continuing cost improvement plans and programs that will ensure continuity of a competitive and profitable manufacturing facility.
  • Develop and maintain a favorable employee relations climate that will result in all employees considering their plant a fair and equitable place of employment with opportunity for personal development and advancement.
  • Establish and maintain working conditions and high levels of housekeeping, appearance, physical conditions and sanitation with positive employee attitudes that will ensure full compliance with government regulations and corporate policies and achievement of safety and good manufacturing practices objectives.  Develop and maintain high levels of quality awareness that will assure conformance to product specifications.
  • 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.
  • Ensure application of established Corporate and Sector financial controls within the mill by providing operating management direction and support to the implementation and maintenance of financial policies, instructions, and internal control procedures.
  • Ensure the communication, implementation and promotion of the World Class Manufacturing values, vision, mission and foundations as a means for delivering excellence in manufacturing results.

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

  • Bachelor's degree required.  
  • Minimum 10+ years' leadership level experience leading large scale change and leading teams.
  • The incumbent must have the ability to organize and plan, delegate responsibility and authority, lead and motivate people, and maintain effective control.  
  • The position requires broad knowledge and extensive experience in business management, including the successful management of a major manufacturing unit or functional department.  
  • Experience in Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma is highly desirable.  

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

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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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.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation Careers

Join the Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a global leader in personal care products, and become part of a team that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. At Kimberly-Clark, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that empower you to explore your potential and develop your professional skills.

Work You’ll Do

At Kimberly-Clark Corporation, you will collaborate with some of the most talented professionals in the industry. Our team is dedicated to excellence and innovation in everything from consumer goods to essential products that enhance health and hygiene around the world. With a culture that fosters growth and leadership, you will be at the forefront of industry developments, driving change and making an impact.

Innovate and Lead

Join our team and lead projects that transform how people experience our products. With over 40,000 employees worldwide, Kimberly-Clark offers a unique position in the marketplace that combines industry expertise, leadership in innovation, and a commitment to sustainability.

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Kimberly-Clark is committed to the professional growth of our employees. Whether through leadership training, diversity initiatives, or career advancement opportunities, we support your journey to becoming a leader in your field. Our robust internship programs provide a foundation for success, offering hands-on experience and networking opportunities that build the skills necessary for a thriving career.

Be Part of Our Team

Working at Kimberly-Clark means being part of a global community that values diversity, teamwork, and mutual respect. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, a dynamic work environment, and the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives. From research and development to marketing and sales, every position plays a critical role in our success.

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Learn more about Kimberly-Clark Corporation
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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