Strategic CI & Capabilities Leader | Lean & Change

Kimberlyclark; Sun City (AZ); On-site; USD 128,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark in Marinette, Wisconsin, seeks a Continuous Improvement (CI) and Capabilities Manager to lead site CI programs, develop capabilities, and drive safety and quality improvements.

The role reports to the site plant manager, leads a multi-functional team, and uses Lean, OPEX, LSS, and Change Management to deliver structured improvements across processes, equipment, and digital solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Lean, CI, OPEX, LSS, and adult learning concepts familiarity.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Reports to site plant manager with broad CI and capability development responsibilities.
• Coach direct reports in problem-solving methods to identify gaps and implement solutions.
• Promote loss control and safety as core values across the site.
• Lead organizational change using OPEX, LSS, and T4E tools and processes.
• Develop and execute site-level CI programs aligned to regional strategy.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Problem-solving

Change management

Safety culture

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Suite

Digital Manufacturing tools

Job description

Kimberly-Clark in Marinette, Wisconsin, seeks a Continuous Improvement (CI) and Capabilities Manager to lead site CI programs, develop capabilities, and drive safety and quality improvements.

The role reports to the site plant manager, leads a multi-functional team, and uses Lean, OPEX, LSS, and Change Management to deliver structured improvements across processes, equipment, and digital solutions.