Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Senior Asset Leader

Kimberly-Clark Corporation$140K — $173K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business or relevant discipline with 7+ years of related experience.
  • Significant experience in Operations, Business, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Maintenance.
  • Strong understanding of the operations role in the Supply Chain.
  • Advanced knowledge in people management and technical expertise, or readiness to learn.
  • Proven ability to organize, influence, and lead multi-functional teams in a proactive environment.
  • Experience in various plant environments and leadership of a non-exempt workforce is highly desired.
  • Proficiency in LEAN practices and effective budget management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety initiatives by upholding and modeling critical safety rules.
  • Ensure compliance with safety procedures and launch safety improvement processes.
  • Champion K-C's Quality policy by holding the team accountable for quality metrics.
  • Cultivate relationships across teams to enhance continuous improvement efforts.
  • Provide daily direction to operations, reliability, and engineering teams.
  • Manage manufacturing costs and develop tools for accurate forecasts.
  • Oversee team dynamics and ensure alignment with K-C's values and operational standards.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for a target bonus based on performance.
  • Comprehensive benefits suite including 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Full Job Description
Senior Asset Leader

Job Description

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.

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? As a Sr. Asset Leader, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. This role is a critical part of our operations leadership pipeline-a steppingstone toward Product System Leadership and, ultimately, future Plant Management opportunities. You'll gain hands-on experience managing assets in a high-speed manufacturing environment while building the leadership skills that set you apart.

Your growth matters to us, and we'll invest in it through structured development programs and exposure to diverse operations. Flexibility and mobility are essential - willingness to relocate opens doors to new plants, new challenges, and new opportunities to make an impact. If you're ready to lead with vision, embrace continuous improvement, and take ownership of your career trajectory, this is where your future begins.

As a Sr. Asset Leader, you will provide overall team leadership for your asset team 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 drives continuous improvement on their assets through leadership of their Operations, Reliability and Engineering teams. You will also partner with other site resources (CI, Reliability, Eng, etc.) to deliver platform results.

In this role, you will:

Safety:
  • Support the loss control improvement process by championing and complying with critical safety rules.
  • Visibly demonstrate that safety is a core value by role modeling and ensuring compliance with safety procedures and maintaining a safe workplace.
  • Ensure that the development of processes, standards and equipment meets national, local and K-C safety codes, policies and guidelines.


Quality:
  • Demonstrate quality as a core value.
  • Responsible for understanding and holding team accountable for upholding K-C's Quality policy and standards.
  • Achieve objectives around quality metrics (i.e. significant events, RFT, Cost of quality).


People:
  • Build strong relationships across the Mill teams to deliver continuous improvement.
  • Manage teams in accordance with the expected K-C Values and Ways of Working.
  • Lead with high expectations around safety and team support.


Delivery/Cost:
  • Provide day-to-day directions to operations, reliability and engineering team members.
  • Manage cost of manufacturing (i.e. operating supplies, waste, labor, maintenance, etc.). Develop strategy and tools to provide accurate forecasts and conformance to forecasted spending.


To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business or relevant discipline of 7+ years of related experience.
  • The incumbent would typically have significant experience in Operations, Business, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Maintenance.
  • Possess a strong understanding of the operations role in the Supply Chain.
  • Demonstrates advanced knowledge in the people management and technical areas of expertise (or aptitude to learn).
  • Demonstrated ability to organize, influence and lead a multi-functional team and foster a proactive team environment.
  • Experience in multiple plant environments, product systems, and staff experience, along with leadership of a non-exempt workforce is highly desired.
  • Work collaboratively and effectively with individuals across all levels of the organization.
  • Proficient in LEAN business practices. For example, can role model and teach 4 step simple problem solving, LSW, Visual Management, 5S.
  • Ability to build and manage a budget.


Working Conditions:
  • Normal scheduled hours will vary based on the need to support a 24/7 Operation.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.


Salary Range: 140,320 - 173,360 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
Chester Mill

Additional Locations

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Time Type
Full 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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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.

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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.

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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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