Smart Manufacturing Leader - Plant Digital Strategy

Kimberlyclark; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 106,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark in Warren, OH is seeking a Digital Manufacturing Leader to execute the KCNA Digital Manufacturing strategy at the plant level, focusing on equipment, capability building, and value delivery. You will champion major digital systems and support mobile applications like Poka and SchedulePro to drive a connected, efficient operation.

As a technical expert, you will lead cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Engineering and Plant operations, navigate complex processes, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, ITS or related field; Minimum 5+ years of relevant professional experience with 3+ years of systems support and development.
• Exposure to Lean and demonstrated examples of application of LEAN principles, (minimum of a blue belt).
• Possess or demonstrate ability to learn statistical/analytical skills: Regression, Statistical Process Control, Financial Analysis, Analytical Modeling, and Industrial Process Analytics.
• Direct experience with large, interconnected software systems such as SAP ERP, MES, PLM, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the execution of a global, regional, or functional strategic initiative; Work collaboratively and effectively with individuals across all levels of the organization.
• May require flex schedule to support the needs of the business and objectives; Available to extend support to the 24/7 operation as required; May require some travel.

Responsibilities

• Key strategy owner for implementing digital programs for sustaining the long-term growth of the KC digital manufacturing strategy.
• Develops, advises, and recommends long term resolutions to systemic manufacturing problems.
• Technical expert for major digital systems, processes and capabilities (i.e. SMOM, EWM, etc.)
• Champion & support mobile digital applications (i.e. Poka, SchedulePro)
• Drive continuous improvement and change management within their system(s) of responsibility to drive efficiency and effectiveness improvements across the organization.
• Analyzes the data structure, calculations, and workflow within their major plant systems to leverage, integrate, and optimize systems and people across the supply chain.
• Provide analytical support for the data contained within and generated by the respective manufacturing system.
• Sustain and integrate data historian systems, MES (Manufacturing Execution System), and QMS (Quality Management System).
• Site lead for deployment of SMOM (Smart Manufacturing Operations Management) system, ensuring the success by providing technical expertise and effective facilitation of the process.
• Develop and maintain data flows into SMOM (manual entries, PLC inputs, etc.) for generating information (reports, dashboards etc.)
• Support development and implementation of plans/programs for sustaining the long-term growth of SMOM to meet sector objectives.
• Provide technical and operational expertise to achieve quick and timely solutions to SMOM related problems within all site asset team areas.

Skills

Lean principles

Statistical analysis

Data analytics

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, ITS or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

MES

PLM

Job description

Kimberly-Clark in Warren, OH is seeking a Digital Manufacturing Leader to execute the KCNA Digital Manufacturing strategy at the plant level, focusing on equipment, capability building, and value delivery. You will champion major digital systems and support mobile applications like Poka and SchedulePro to drive a connected, efficient operation.

As a technical expert, you will lead cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Engineering and Plant operations, navigate complex processes, and ensure