Lean Transformation Leader - Multi-Site, $2M+ Impact

Kimberly-Clark; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great health coverage

Flexible Savings Accounts

Income protection options

Education/relocation programs

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Lean Manufacturing leader to drive Rapid Improvement projects with >$2MM annual impact across NA MFG sites. You will apply Lean Six Sigma rigor to hit 3–5 month goals and lead cross-functional teams including plant operations, engineering and digital to transform operations.

We value deep expertise in Lean, CI and OPEX tools, with a track record of sustaining results and engaging senior stakeholders up to VP level. Travel and 24/7 support may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related field and 10+ years of related experience.
• Possess or pursuing LSS Black Belt certification.
• Direct/indirect manufacturing/operations, supply chain or finance experience.
• Strong experience in engineering, operations, lean manufacturing and reliability; familiar with Lean, CI, OPEX tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of multiple Rapid Improvement projects with >$2MM annual impact.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to achieve project goals in 3–5 months.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across plant operations, engineering, maintenance, VSM, logistics, quality, finance, digital.
• Document progress, activity plans, resources and status using PM tools.
• Lead stakeholder meetings up to VP level and communicate outcomes.
• Build capability within plant/value stream teams to sustain results.
• Monitor KPIs for mill operations with visual management and scorecards.
• Collaborate with digital capabilities to drive technology improvements.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and document solutions in P2030.
• Maintain active LSS project and continue Lean leadership.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

LSS Black Belt

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Lean manufacturing

OPEX tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or engineering

LSS Black Belt certification

Tools

Lean Six Sigma tools

Job description

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Lean Manufacturing leader to drive Rapid Improvement projects with >$2MM annual impact across NA MFG sites. You will apply Lean Six Sigma rigor to hit 3–5 month goals and lead cross-functional teams including plant operations, engineering and digital to transform operations.

We value deep expertise in Lean, CI and OPEX tools, with a track record of sustaining results and engaging senior stakeholders up to VP level. Travel and 24/7 support may be required.