Automation Program Lead – Supply Chain (Remote)

Kimberly-Clark; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark seeks a senior leader to drive material movement automation projects, coordinating cross-functional teams across logistics, manufacturing, and capital governance. You will shape project plans, manage budgets and staffing, and ensure safety, quality, and cost objectives.

The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and travel across sites. Join a team focused on delivering strategic automation initiatives that improve performance and cost efficiency while maintaining a strong

Qualifications

• This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Management, Supply Chain or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in increasingly broader technical or operational roles with leadership.
• Experience in Logistics or Manufacturing.
• Demonstrated understanding of LEAN and CI principles and tools.
• Ability to lead distribution centers and multi-function programs.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Travel more than 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives with defined success criteria.
• Lead a project execution team of key projects and manage resources.
• Guide performance management and career development within the team.
• Handle all project communications to key audiences.
• Lead supply chain sub-teams in project execution.
• Provide operations and supply chain functional expertise for deliverables.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings and capital funding approvals.
• Manage budgets and business cases for projects.
• Coordinate manager responsibilities including communication, escalation, and training.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean CI principles

Supply chain expertise

Team development

Strong communication

Travel >50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Workday

ETQ

Coupa

Job description

Kimberly-Clark seeks a senior leader to drive material movement automation projects, coordinating cross-functional teams across logistics, manufacturing, and capital governance. You will shape project plans, manage budgets and staffing, and ensure safety, quality, and cost objectives.

The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and travel across sites. Join a team focused on delivering strategic automation initiatives that improve performance and cost efficiency while maintaining a strong