Automation Project Manager

Kimberly-Clark; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Supply Chain Project Lead to drive cross-functional initiatives across our global network. You will manage complex programs from scope through execution, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost objectives.

You will lead diverse teams, coordinate capital budgets, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver value across 0–18 month horizons. This role emphasizes Lean and continuous improvement and requires frequent travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects from scope development through implementation, startup, and project closeout.
• Strong project management including schedules, budgets, risks, resources, action plans, milestones.
• LEAN and CI principles and tools.
• Ability to lead and influence multi-function programs and issues.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.
• This position requires travel 50%+ of the time.

Responsibilities

• Leading Material Movement Automation projects across the network, ensuring planning, execution and implementation.
• Leading cross-functional project teams and Supply Chain workstreams to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost and project objectives.
• Managing project execution schedules, budgets, risks, action items, roles, responsibilities and stakeholder communications.
• Providing Supply Chain and Operations expertise to support project deliverables, readiness, startup and ramp-up.
• Leading steering committee meetings, business case development, and capital funding authorization for major projects.
• Coordinating capital and project budgets and managing the portfolio within 0–18 month horizon.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Project management

LEAN and CI

Leadership

Communication skills

Travel 50%+

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

Job description

Job Description

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World. As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

About You

In one of our Supply Chain roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include:

• Leading Material Movement Automation projects across the network, ensuring successful planning, execution, and implementation.
• Leading cross-functional project teams and Supply Chain workstreams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and project objectives.
• Managing project execution, including timelines, risks, action items, roles and responsibilities, and stakeholder communications.
• Providing Supply Chain and Operations expertise to support project deliverables, operational readiness, startup, and ramp-up.
• Leading steering committee meetings, business case development, and capital funding authorization for major projects.
• Coordinating capital and project expense budgets and manage the portfolio of business activities within the 0–18 month horizon.

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects from scope development through implementation, startup, and project closeout.
• Strong project management experience, including managing project schedules, budgets, risks, resources, action plans, and key milestones.
• Demonstrated understanding and practical application of LEAN and CI principles and tools.
• Ability to provide leadership and influence for multi-function programs and issues.
• Ability to learn quickly and self-direct work
• High level of communication skills, both written and verbal
• This position will require travel 50+% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain
• Experience managing capital, manufacturing, operations, systems, or logistics focused projects

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

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.

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 encompassesthe 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.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

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.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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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.