Asset Leader: Drive Global Plant Performance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible Savings Accounts

Income protection

Education support

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Beech Island Mill is seeking an Asset Leader to guide the asset team in safety, quality, cost and productivity while driving continuous improvement.

You will lead cross-functional groups across Operations, Reliability and Engineering, set strategic objectives, and manage budgets to achieve plant performance and customer service goals. This role offers relocation options and growth within our operations leadership pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business or relevant discipline with 6+ years of related experience.
• Experience in Operations, Business, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Maintenance.
• Strong understanding of operations role in the Supply Chain.
• Demonstrates knowledge in people management and/or technical areas of expertise.
• Ability to organize, influence and lead a multi-functional team and foster a proactive environment.
• Experience in multiple plant environments and leadership of a non-exempt workforce.
• Proficient in LEAN practices and problem solving (4 step, LSW, Visual Management, 5S).
• Ability to build and manage a budget.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the asset team across safety, quality, cost and productivity, Continuous improvement, Housekeeping/5S, GMP, 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

LEAN manufacturing

4 Step Problem Solving

Visual Management

5S

Team leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

GMP

5S training

Maintenance planning

Job description

Kimberly-Clark Beech Island Mill is seeking an Asset Leader to guide the asset team in safety, quality, cost and productivity while driving continuous improvement.

You will lead cross-functional groups across Operations, Reliability and Engineering, set strategic objectives, and manage budgets to achieve plant performance and customer service goals. This role offers relocation options and growth within our operations leadership pipeline.