Asset Leader

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Beech Island (SC); On-site; USD 106,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

On-site fitness center

Education support

Relocation assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Beech Island is seeking an Asset Leader to oversee the asset team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive safety, quality, cost control and productivity while advancing continuous improvement and GMP practices.

You will lead cross-functional efforts, set strategic objectives, and coordinate mill programs with a focus on long-term plant performance and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or relevant discipline with 6+ years of related experience.
• Extensive experience in Operations, Business, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing and/or Maintenance.
• Strong understanding of operations role in the Supply Chain.
• Ability to lead a multi-functional team and foster a proactive environment.
• Experience across multiple plant environments and staff leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the asset team across safety, quality, cost and productivity, CI, GMP, house keeping/5S, and team capability development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leading Operations, Reliability, and Engineering teams.
• Collaborate with site resources to achieve platform goals.
• Set strategic objectives that significantly impact plant performance, sector results, and customer service delivery for Kimberly-Clark.
• Lead a complex asset base.
• Define and implement mill programs and projects aligned with business unit objectives.
• Ensure effective and cost-efficient execution of operational programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams from various disciplines.
• Set priorities, manage budgets, and contribute to long-range planning efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Operations

Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Maintenance

Budget management

People management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business or relevant discipline

Job description

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 an 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.

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the asset team across key areas including safety, quality, cost and productivity, Continuous improvement, Housekeeping/5S, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Team capability development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leading Operations, Reliability, and Engineering teams.
• Collaborate with site resources (e.g., CI, Reliability, Engineering) to achieve platform goals.
• Set strategic objectives that significantly impact plant performance, sector results, and customer service delivery for Kimberly-Clark.
• Lead a complex asset base.
• Define and implement mill programs and projects aligned with business unit objectives.
• Ensure effective and cost‑efficient execution of operational programs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional project teams from various disciplines.
• Set priorities, manage budgets, and contribute to long‑range planning efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business or relevant discipline and 6+ years of equivalent related experience.
• The incumbent would typically have significant experience in Operations, Business, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Maintenance.
• Possess a strong understanding of operations role in the Supply Chain.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the people management and/or technical areas of expertise (or aptitude to learn) described in the role.
• Incumbent would possess 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Salary Range

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 Location

Beech Island Mill Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub‑Type Regular Time Type Full time

Other Information

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. This is a M2/Grade 9 and compensation may vary based on location.

Kimberly‑Clank 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. And finally, the fine print…. For Kimberly‑Clank 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. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly‑Clank, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. Weare a committed equal opportunity employer, and allqualified applicantswill receiveconsiderationforemploymentwithoutregardtorace,color,<nbsp??> religion,<nbsp??> sex,<nbsp??> national origin, disabilitystatus, protectedveteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature andlevel of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statementsare not intended to beconstrued as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilitiesandskills required for this position. Employmentissubjecttoverificationoflocalpolicies. Employmentissubjecttoverification ofpre‑screening tests, whichmayinclude drug screening, background check, and DMV check. Veterans andmembersoftheReserveandGuard are highly encouraged to apply. Kimberly‑Clankwill supportin‑country relocation for the chosencandidatefor therole.Thebenefits providedwillbe perthetermsofKimberly‑Clank’sapplicable mobility policies. Thebenefits/policyprovidedwillbedecidedatKimberly‑Clank’s sole discretion. ThisisaM2/Grade9andcompensationmayvarybasedonlocation. SalaryRange: 105,740 – 130,620 USD AtKimberly‑Clank, pay is just one aspect ofour total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow.