Digital Manufacturing Systems Program Leader

Kimberly Clark; Huntsville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in consumer goods is seeking a Digital Manufacturing Systems Program Leader to oversee the deployment of digital applications across North American manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, a strong background in project management, and excellent analytical skills. This role involves ensuring compliance, leading training initiatives, and engaging with stakeholders to drive strategic business goals. A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement is essential.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Access to an on-site fitness center

Flexible savings accounts

Diverse income protection options

Educational and relocation support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to adapt to changes in a highly dynamic environment.
• Experience in leading strategic initiatives with proven results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of digital applications across manufacturing facilities.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex digital initiatives.
• Establish and enforce compliance requirements.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, supply chain, business, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Digital Manufacturing Systems Program 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.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the deployment of digital applications across Kimberly-Clark’s North American manufacturing facilities.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex digital initiatives that align with strategic business goals.
• Possess a strong background in digital technologies, program management, and cross-functional leadership, and can seamlessly operate as both strategist and tactician.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts as well as sustain the health of assigned digital applications.
• Lead on-site training, kick-off events, and capability building initiatives across all North American manufacturing facilities as required.
• Report to the Digital Solutions Associate Director.
• Lead delivery of digital programs aligned with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Own capability strategy, serving as technology expert.
• Act as a key thought leader contributing to the broader Digital Solutions vision and strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors for seamless execution.
• Lead the application deployment, training, and rollout.
• Monitor and drive program progress, including rollout status, adoption, and value delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Governance.
• Establish and enforce governance standards and represent North America in global forums.
• Serve as the main liaison with the vendor Customer Success Manager, defining shared value metrics and maintaining a strong partnership.
• Facilitate a NA Community of Practice call to share best practices and foster collaboration.
• Provide coaching and technical support to the North American Site Champion network.
• Partner with business process owners to define requirements, integrations, and standards.
• Manage the development strategy, backlog, and enhancement strategies in partnership with the manufacturing product manager.
• Compliance & Sustainment
• Establish and enforce compliance requirements, such Computer System Validation (CSV) as needed.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle.

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, millions 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.

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, supply chain, business, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent communication skills: concise and effective verbal communication; presentation: context framing, problem formulation and solution proposition; strategic influence and storytelling at all levels of the organization.
• Oversee continued deployment of digital application SchedulePro across all remaining North American manufacturing facilities, and the proof-of-concept initiative for Innovapptive at two North American sites.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Previously demonstrated ability to successfully lead the execution of a regional, or functional strategic initiative with proven business results.
• Strong manufacturing and supply chain business process knowledge and business acumen.
• Ability to adapt to changes in a highly dynamic and developing Kimberly-Clark domain.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Operational competency in and experience with Digital Manufacturing systems.
• Direct plant and cross-sector experience.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of internal supply chain metrics: OEE, ATS, OTIF & RFT.
• Working knowledge of Operational Excellence and/or Reliability concepts and processes.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification and/or CI/Lean Experience.

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.

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.

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, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. We are an 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 describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be 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. 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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