Digital Manufacturing Systems Program Leader

Kimberly-Clark • Neenah, WI

122d • $105,740 - $130,620

About The Position

As a person, you're a learner - a natural leader - someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. In this role, you will lead the deployment of digital applications across Kimberly-Clark's North American manufacturing facilities. Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex digital initiatives that align with strategic business goals. Possess a strong background in digital technologies, program management, and cross-functional leadership, and can seamlessly operate as both strategist and tactician. Lead continuous improvement efforts as well as sustain the health of assigned digital applications. Lead on-site training, kick-off events, and capability building initiatives across all North American manufacturing facilities as required. Report to the Digital Solutions Associate Director. Lead delivery of digital programs aligned with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. Own capability strategy, serving as technology expert. Act as a key thought leader contributing to the broader Digital Solutions vision and strategies. Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors for seamless execution. Lead the application deployment, training, and rollout. Monitor and drive program progress, including rollout status, adoption, and value delivery. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance. Establish and enforce governance standards and represent North America in global forums. Serve as the main liaison with the vendor Customer Success Manager, defining shared value metrics and maintaining a strong partnership. Facilitate a NA Community of Practice call to share best practices and foster collaboration. Provide coaching and technical support to the North American Site Champion network. Partner with business process owners to define requirements, integrations, and standards. Manage the development strategy, backlog, and enhancement strategies in partnership with the manufacturing product manager. Compliance & Sustainment Establish and enforce compliance requirements, such Computer System Validation (CSV) as needed. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, supply chain, business, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent communication skills: concise and effective verbal communication; presentation: context framing, problem formulation and solution proposition; strategic influence and storytelling at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Previously demonstrated ability to successfully lead the execution of a regional, or functional strategic initiative with proven business results.
• Strong manufacturing and supply chain business process knowledge and business acumen.
• Ability to adapt to changes in a highly dynamic and developing Kimberly-Clark domain.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

• Operational competency in and experience with Digital Manufacturing systems.
• Direct plant and cross-sector experience.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of internal supply chain metrics: OEE, ATS, OTIF & RFT.
• Working knowledge of Operational Excellence and/or Reliability concepts and processes.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification and/or CI/Lean Experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of digital applications across Kimberly-Clark's North American manufacturing facilities.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex digital initiatives that align with strategic business goals.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and sustain the health of assigned digital applications.
• Lead on-site training, kick-off events, and capability building initiatives across all North American manufacturing facilities.
• Report to the Digital Solutions Associate Director.
• Lead delivery of digital programs aligned with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Own capability strategy, serving as technology expert.
• Act as a key thought leader contributing to the broader Digital Solutions vision and strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors for seamless execution.
• Monitor and drive program progress, including rollout status, adoption, and value delivery.
• Establish and enforce governance standards and represent North America in global forums.
• Serve as the main liaison with the vendor Customer Success Manager.
• Facilitate a NA Community of Practice call to share best practices and foster collaboration.
• Provide coaching and technical support to the North American Site Champion network.
• Partner with business process owners to define requirements, integrations, and standards.
• Manage the development strategy, backlog, and enhancement strategies in partnership with the manufacturing product manager.
• Establish and enforce compliance requirements, such as Computer System Validation (CSV).
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle.

Benefits

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
• Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
• Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
• Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree