Sr. Manager, Automation

Kimberly-Clark USA, LLC; 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

Sr. Manager, Automation Job Description

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®.

At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World. As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories.

In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

The role will provide leadership, coordination and direction to ensure successful delivery of strategic Material Movement automation projects, as well as providing functional supply chain and operations expertise to these activities.

The role also provides leadership, coordination, and direction for management of the open portfolio of current business activities in the 0-18 month business horizon to ensure delivery of safety, quality, delivery, and cost expectations for the business.

In one of our Supply Chain roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

The successful candidate will join the Material Movement Automation team and report to the Associate Director of Automation. Influence: Lead cross‑functional business teams to manage open portfolio of activities in a given business cycle (typically current year) to ensure delivery of safety, quality delivery and cost objectives and to slot projects appropriately across resources.

Job responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional teams to ensure achievement of project objectives defined by success criteria, providing the link between and across all functions within the project team.
• Lead a team through management of a project execution team of key projects.
• Lead the team in resource management, performance management, career development.
• Lead for all project communications to key audiences.
• Lead specific supply chain sub‑teams in support of project execution.
• Continue to provide operations and supply chain functional expertise in support of supply chain deliverables (e.g. startup curve refinement).
• Lead steering committee meetings.
• Lead project capital funding authorization, including development of business case for the project.
• This role coordinates major capital and project expense budgets undefined.
• This role will have manager responsibilities including but not limited to: communication management, escalation management, roadblock management, workday management, ETQ, training, Coupa approvals, along with keeping leadership/stakeholders up to date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Supply Chain or related function preferred
• 10+ years of experience in increasingly broader technical or operational roles with demonstrated track record of achievement and growth in leadership
• Experience in Logistics or Manufacturing
• Demonstrated understanding and practical application of LEAN and CI principles and tools.
• Must be able to provide leadership to distribution centers and provide staff leadership and influence for multi‑function programs and issues.
• Ability to learn quickly and self‑direct work
• High level of communication skills, both written and verbal
• Travel - this position will include >50+% travel

Flex That Works

When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

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.

About Us

About Us Huggies®. 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 You

You 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. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.

Salary Range

#LI-Remote Salary Range: 127,600 – 157,600 USD. At 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.

Primary Location

Primary Location No K-C Work Site - IL Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come.

Employment Terms

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

Equal Opportunity

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 local policies. 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.

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.

To learn more about the company's 150‑year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.