Manufacturing Leader - PC

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site fitness center

Relocation assistance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Leader – Personal Care to drive operational excellence in high-speed environments and to prepare for the next career steps such as Plant Manager. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a track record of driving improvements while supporting cross-functional teams.

You will oversee cost transformation programs, manage key initiatives, and report on performance to the Senior Manufacturing Director.

Qualifications

• BA or BS required; MBA or MS preferred.
• 10+ years experience in multiple functions and/or areas of supply chain or manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, with proven results and inclusive leadership.
• Excellent communication to influence senior leaders.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic initiatives with the Senior Manufacturing and Transformation Director.
• Manage special projects and ensure effective cross-functional communication.
• Lead the Cost Transformation Program and develop a 3-year savings pipeline.
• Prepare reports and presentations for the Sr. Mfg. Director and leadership.
• Support the Mfg. strategy deployment and 5-year SBP processes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

BA/BS

MBA/MS preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story.Ready to lead at the speed of innovation? As a Manufacturing Leader – Personal Care, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. This role is more than a job - it’s a launchpad for your career. You’ll thrive in a staff role supporting high-speed manufacturing environments, driving operational excellence while preparing for the next step: Plant Manager and beyond. We offer accelerated development, hands-on leadership experience, and executive-level exposure to fast-track your growth. Flexibility and mobility are key—your willingness to relocate opens doors to exciting opportunities across our global network. If you’re energized by challenge, passionate about continuous improvement, and ready to own your future, this is where your leadership journey begins.In this role, you will play a crucial role in supporting the director by overseeing strategic initiatives, managing special projects, and ensuring effective communication across the manufacturing department. This role requires strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. In addition, position requires leadership to ensure a healthy and robust pipeline of gross cost savings initiatives, with direct oversight of all stages of the process. The position will lead development and maintain the Cost Transformation Management system and lead development of analytical tools and performance reporting to increase visibility of data for improved decision making.Strategic Planning and ExecutionCollaborate with the Senior Manufacturing and Manufacturing Transformation Director to develop and implement strategic plans for the manufacturing sites.Oversee the execution of key initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.Support Mfg. strategy deployment process in addition to providing support for facility 5-year SBP.Operations Leadership and ManagementProvide leadership and guidance to manufacturing teams. Provide business process ownership for the NA Mfg. Management System (Accountability processes, Strategy Deployment, Leader standard work)Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to enhance overall team efficiency and effectiveness.Represent the Senior Manufacturing Director in meetings and communications as needed.Operations SupportAssist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other documents for the Sr. Mfg. Director.Monitor and analyze manufacturing operations, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.Manufacturing Cost Transformation Program ownershipProvide leadership and direction for manufacturing cost transformation activities, including the development and implementation of strategies and the plans to achieve.Own development of a 3-year pipeline of cost savings initiatives. Lead and coordinate workshops as needed to facilitate the generation of programming ideas to close current year gaps and fill future pipeline.About UsHuggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brands - and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.Led by Purpose. Driven by You.About YouYou perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.In one of our manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:BA or BS required, MBA or MS preferred.10+ years of experience, ideally with experience in several functions and/or areas of supply chain.Strong leadership skills, with proven track record of driving results and fostering an inclusive work environment.Excellent communication skills, with ability to influence mill manager and senior leaders.Ability to manage multiple tasks and project simultaneously.Proficiency in project management tools and software. Working Conditions:Normal scheduled hours will vary based on the need to support a 24/7 Operation.Flexibility to travel up to 15% for benchmarking and best practice sharing across North America.Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.Total Benefits: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.Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.To Be Considered:Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.In the meantime, please check out the careers website.And finally, the fine print….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 encompasses the 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 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 is a P5/Grade 7 role and compensation may vary based on location.#LI-HYBRIDAt 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.