Rapid Improvement Leader

In this role, you will:

• Lead execution of multiple Rapid Improvement projects within NA MFG sites that deliver exceptional value (>$2MM annual impact) and drive overall operational transformation including aspirational targets.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques with extreme rigor and discipline to deliver project goals in a 3–5-month timeframe following Enterprise standards.
• Lead and coordinate a cross-functional team including plant operations, engineering, maintenance, Value Stream, logistics, quality, finance, digital and Enterprise Supply Chain to drive delivery of project goals.
• Utilize effective project management tools and skills to document progress, activity plans, resources and overall status.
• Lead stakeholder management meetings throughout the duration of the projects including steering team and executive team communications, with ability to effectively articulate and influence up to the VP level across Supply Chain functions.
• Build capability within members of the Plant and Value Stream teams to ensure sustainability of results after the project is completed.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to mill operations, including development of visual management tools, tiered scorecards, and Leader Standard Work.
• Collaborate with the digital capabilities team to identify and drive technology improvement solutions that enable operation efficiency and improved asset performance.
• Encourage and facilitate knowledge and best practice sharing across facilities/functions, including documentation of solutions within P2030.
• Possess or working towards LSS Black Belt certification with expectation to maintain an active LSS project ongoing.
• Subject matter expert on all aspects of LEAN manufacturing.

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.

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.

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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain, engineering or related and 10+ years of related experience.
• Possess or working towards LSS Black Belt certification.
• Must have direct or indirect manufacturing/operations, supply chain and/or finance experience, as well as knowledge of organizational structure.
• Significant experience in Engineering, Operations, Lean Manufacturing, and Reliability and be very familiar with the application of Lean, CI, OPEX, LSS tools and theory.

• 5+ years’ experience in a high-speed industrial manufacturing environment/plant experience.
• Experience in change management in large, complex organizations in addition to coaching and mentoring at all levels to drive collaboration across teams and functions.

• Normal scheduled hours may vary based on the need to support 24/7 operations.
• Travel is expected to be in the 75% range with heavy onsite plant support within region. Some individuals may require minimal travel if projects are located at their local site.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment. Some shift work could…