Senior Automation Leader - Material Movement

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex That Works

Total Benefits

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Illinois is seeking a Sr. Manager of Automation to lead cross-functional teams delivering material movement automation projects.

You will guide open-portfolio activities, ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives, and provide supply chain expertise across the program. You will influence project execution, manage capital funding, and lead multiple teams while maintaining a strong focus on safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in management, supply chain or related field.
• 10+ years in broader technical or operational roles with leadership.
• Experience in Logistics or Manufacturing.
• Lean and CI principles and tools understood and applied.
• Provide leadership to distribution centers and multi-function programs.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel more than 50% is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives defined by success criteria.
• Direct a project execution team on key initiatives.
• Oversee resources, performance, and staff development.
• Own communications to key audiences for the project.
• Lead supply chain sub-teams in project execution.
• Provide operations and supply chain expertise for deliverables.
• Lead steering committee meetings.
• Develop business cases and approve project capital budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Supply Chain

Lean & CI

Logistics

Manufacturing

Communication

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Management or Supply Chain

Job description

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Illinois is seeking a Sr. Manager of Automation to lead cross-functional teams delivering material movement automation projects.

You will guide open-portfolio activities, ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives, and provide supply chain expertise across the program. You will influence project execution, manage capital funding, and lead multiple teams while maintaining a strong focus on safety and collaboration.