Asset Leader

Kimberly-Clark•Beech Island, SC

5d•$105,740 - $130,620•Onsite

About The Position

As an Asset Leader, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. This role is a critical part of our operations leadership pipeline—a steppingstone toward Product System Leadership and, ultimately, future Plant Management opportunities. You’ll gain hands-on experience managing assets in a high-speed manufacturing environment while building the leadership skills that set you apart. Your growth matters to us, and we’ll invest in it through structured development programs and exposure to diverse operations. Flexibility and mobility are essential - willingness to relocate opens doors to new plants, new challenges, and new opportunities to make an impact. If you’re ready to lead with vision, embrace continuous improvement, and take ownership of your career trajectory, this is where your future begins.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business or relevant discipline and 6+ years of equivalent related experience.
Significant experience in Operations, Business, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Maintenance.
Possess a strong understanding of operations role in the Supply Chain.
Demonstrates knowledge in the people management and/or technical areas of expertise (or aptitude to learn) described in the role.
Demonstrated ability to organize, influence and lead a multi-functional team and foster a proactive team environment.
Work collaboratively and effectively with individuals across all levels of the organization.
Proficient in LEAN business practices. For example, can role model and teach 4 step simple problem solving, LSW, Visual Management, 5S.
Ability to build and manage a budget.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multiple plant environments, product systems and staff experience, along with leadership of a non-exempt workforce is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership for the asset team across key areas including safety, quality, cost and productivity, Continuous improvement, Housekeeping/5S, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Team capability development.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leading Operations, Reliability, and Engineering teams.
Collaborate with site resources (e.g., CI, Reliability, Engineering) to achieve platform goals.
Set strategic objectives that significantly impact plant performance, sector results, and customer service delivery for Kimberly-Clark.
Lead a complex asset base.
Define and implement mill programs and projects aligned with business unit objectives.
Ensure effective and cost-efficient execution of operational programs.
Collaborate with cross-functional project teams from various disciplines.
Set priorities, manage budgets, and contribute to long-range planning efforts.