Onsite Lean Six Sigma: Rapid Improvement Leader

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in the United States is seeking a Rapid Improvement Leader to drive operational transformation across NA Manufacturing sites. You will execute rapid improvement projects using Six Sigma and LEAN tools, lead a cross-functional onsite team, and ensure sustainability of improved results with 75% travel to manufacturing sites. This role reports to the NA Manufacturing Senior Transformation Leader.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading rapid improvement projects in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and Lean tooling.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain.
• Proven capability to manage stakeholders up to VP level across functions.
• LSS Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of multiple Rapid Improvement projects with >$2MM annual impact.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methods with rigor to deliver results in 3–5 months.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet project goals and schedules.
• Document progress, plans, resources, and status using project tools.
• Drive stakeholder communications across the organization, including executive levels.
• Build capability in plant and value-stream teams for sustainability of improvements.
• Monitor KPIs related to mill operations and develop visual management tools.
• Collaborate with digital capabilities to enable efficiency improvements.
• Share best practices across facilities and functions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

LSS Black Belt

Tools

LEAN tools

Job description

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in the United States is seeking a Rapid Improvement Leader to drive operational transformation across NA Manufacturing sites. You will execute rapid improvement projects using Six Sigma and LEAN tools, lead a cross-functional onsite team, and ensure sustainability of improved results with 75% travel to manufacturing sites. This role reports to the NA Manufacturing Senior Transformation Leader.