Automation Project Manager, Global Supply Chain

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

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.