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 your role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

Customers and collaborative partners:

Global Marketing Director, Intimate Care; Global R&D Family Care Senior Director, GSC Senior Director Global Logistics; GSC Senior Director Global Planning; VP, Global R&E • Research, Development & QRC, GSC Strategy & Transformation Leaders; CFO K-C Supply Chain; VP & Chief Quality Officer • Research, Development & QRC; VP Global Distribution, VP Global Procurement; Regional and Business Unit Supply Chain Manufacturing teams, Planning and Logistics organization, Regional Business Unit SC Transformation Leader, Director DTS Global Digital Supply Chain; Senior Director Digital Transformation Strategy & Technology; Senior Director External Contract Manufacturing; Director Automation & Operational Technology; GSC Senior Director Indirect Materials; GSC Senior Director Direct Materials

Principal Accountabilities:

• Lead the end-to-end Value Bath Value Stream: to commercialize growth and innovation, integrated margin management (F2G & design to value), integrated business sourcing, integrated supply chain management.
• Serve as the primary supply chain point of contact for the enterprise Value Bath platform commercial leader, RD&E leader and support the visibility and adoption of scalable regional platform initiatives.
• Lead as the Global Supply Chain enterprise business, commercial and RD&E strategic interface for innovation, growth and integrated margin management in the Value Bath platform value stream.
• Lead Global Manufacturing performance management strategies and governance to global benchmark levels for productivity and waste on the enterprise-wide Value Bath asset base.
• Maintain and provide governance management infrastructure for enterprise manufacturing excellence and asset strategy standards.
• Function as the primary strategic thought leader for the pursuit of manufacturing excellence in the global manufacturing platform footprint SBP cross sourcing strategies.
• Drive the adoption in enterprise supply chain value innovation and “factory of the future” initiatives regionally with value reflected in IMM and F2G program management.
• Provided functional leadership and enterprise value in the areas of safety, quality, productivity and service, reducing the overall cost to serve.
• Lead and own the enterprise Manufacturing capabilities: Operations Systems and Standards: Operational Excellence & Lean Six Sigma; Global Asset Reliability; the Global P-2020 Best Practice system; Mill Foundational System Digitalization standards and Platform Technical Networks to transfer knowledge and problem solve high priority asset performance.
• Support the Kimberly-Clark Supply Chain Capital Planning process for the global enterprise Bath platform and develop the operating framework in collaboration with the Supply Chain CFO and Family Care Platform Value Stream Senior Director.
• Manage enterprise capital planning and expenditures across the portfolio
• Review, approval, and ongoing management of capital expenditure budgets for the enterprise portfolio, with a focus on increasing capability in supply chain manufacturing to meet our growth ambitions, deliver reductions in the cost of manufacture and maximize cash flows
• Lead the strategic use of External Contract Manufacturing supporting the Make vs. Buy analysis, using advance analytics to support growth and reduce premature internal capital investment.
• Track and manage deployment of annual budgets, including intra-year reallocation and trade-outs as necessary
• Lead/oversee and support regional project teams on major capital projects associated with existing assets
• Identifying, championing, and sourcing strategic projects within the portfolio, including but not limited to: Conversion of underutilized unit capacity to alternative product types and levels of care
• Review/develop underwriting proformas for product conversions, new development, and other significant capital improvements
• Prepare project status tracking updates and performance reports for internal reporting
• Work with internal and external asset managers, as well as property operators to continually assess where each property sits in its competitive market area and determine logical long-term strategy for each.
• Deliver scope of projects on-time with the best cost model.
• Develop and retain innovative technical machining and machine integration techniques and capabilities that provide a competitive advantage to KC
• Provide technical support for critical problem solving in asset performance as well as knowledge transfer and digitization of technical solutions.
• Support the Manufacturing Capabilities Program Leader with resources in the design and development of the manufacturing digital academies as a primary accountability.

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong written, verbal and visual communications skills
• Deep knowledge and demonstrated experience leading change and delivering value, with CPG and supply chain specific experience
• Strategic thinker able to articulate enterprise-level strategies and build solution frameworks
• Able to partner with everyone inside and outside the Department to establish strategies, governance processes, policies, platforms, content and analytics
• Business transformation and organizational change skills
• Superior problem solving, negotiation, presentation and writing skills
• Deep business with demonstrated ability to interact with senior management, cross-functional leaders, and other key internal and external partners easily and effectively
• Understands use of information management and data analytics tools to create and optimize asset performance strategies.
• Strong team and organization leadership experience and capabilities with ability to identify, recruit, motivate coach and develop talent
• Able to develop team members and work with business partners and leaders
• Ability to identify trends and position the company as a CPG leader through Digital Manufacturing technology advancements
• Experience in a complex, collaborative, global business environment
• Experience guiding complex change initiatives across different regions and business models.
• Comfort interacting with all levels of the organization
• Has ability to serve as a trusted leader and advocate within the company and externally
• Demonstrates maturity and leadership with the ability to serve as a collaborative and unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels
• Understands regulatory requirements

Qualifications/Education/Experience:

• This position requires a bachelor degree, an advanced degree is preferred in business, supply chain, engineering, finance, accounting, operations, economics, or strategy with equivalent experience.
• 7 plus years of work experience covering a variety of different fields and K-C business areas.
• Preferably 3 plus of Manufacturing mill experience and staff level leadership at the manager or senior manager level.
• Experience in other functional areas is desirable, but not required, along with at least two previous management/ team leadership experiences.

Leadership Behaviors:

Experience working in large, multi-country, multi-functional teams.

Possesses excellent communications and relationship building skills.

Emphasizes an internal customer focus.

Incumbent is results oriented.

Strong and demonstrated strategic thinking and thought leadership.

Influencing and negotiation skills.

Able to manage with ambiguity and autonomy.

Functional/Business Skills:

Data analytics methodology to support footprint reviews

Manufacturing strategy experience

Procurement experience

Project management skills

Consumer marketing knowledge

Basics of finance (cost management and financial reporting)

NPI/IMF Commercialization process experience – experience developing a complete blueprint that takes an idea through various structured phases and that results in a finished product being launched into the marketplace.

Functional knowledge of manufacturing operations – including but not limited to the following functions: planning/forecasting, supply management, procurement, sales and operations planning, engineering, production scheduling, maintenance, production controls, quality control, inventory management, supply chain, warehouse and distribution Track record of project delivery success that should include: System Implementation / Integration, cost savings, process improvement, production capacity improvement, Technical knowledge of contract negotiation strategies and global contracting nuances. Leadership constituency across the broader Kimberly-Clark Enterprise Demonstrated team leadership skills Organization development and talent building Excellent communications and relationship building Strong skills and experience with diagnosing and resolving complex issues and opportunities within business sourcing models Able to make decisions with limited, but pertinent information to keep performance on track Able to manage with ambiguity and autonomy Demonstrated positive energy to promote employee engagement and drive results Strong and demonstrated capabilities to provide strategic plans and thought leadership for the business and broader enterprise functions. Keen technical skills and demonstrable ability to assess needs, identify issues, recommend alternatives and implement and lead change Demonstrated capability in making timely, difficult decisions to ensure critical business needs and timelines are met Experience in supplier management, Project Management, Waterfall and Agile methodologies Strong analytical skills, demonstrated organizational and leadership skills, examples of effective teamwork, a track record of consistently meeting deadlines and due dates Excellent executive communication skills, written and verbal, utilizing a clear and concise manner across various levels of the organization Excellent judgment, interpersonal skills, cultural awareness and professional maturity with executive presentation experience, comfortable interacting with senior executive leadership, lead, facilitate and manage change effectively

Company and Location Information:

Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, nearly a quarter of the world’s population trust Kimberly-Clark’s brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in 80 countries.

Kimberly-Clark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Here are a few of the benefits you’d enjoy. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options. 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.

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

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.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request.

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