Platform Lead - Wipers

Kimberly-Clark • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Platform Lead, you will report to the Kimberly-Clark Professional Value Stream Leader and support the Professional Wipers end-to-end Value Stream’s strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, cost, quality, and innovation across the product lifecycle. The role acts as the principal partner to the Professional Wipers GM and leadership team for supply chain and value stream opportunities, issues and activities. In this role, you will: Partner closely with the Professional Wipers Business and R&D teams to develop and deliver the overall Strategic Business Plan and Annual Business Plan Drive critical KPIs to manage VS effectiveness, including cost, quality, delivery, customer satisfaction Work closely with business leaders and Supply Chain functional leaders to improve the overall Professional Wipers Value Stream delivery Develop and implement the Professional Wipers Value Stream multi-year sourcing and supply strategy to meet the needs of strategic business plans and unlock growth while ensuring business continuity and negotiation leverage Own Professional Wipers cost transformation to ensure in-year delivery and out-year pipeline development Bring the outside in, ensure competitive understanding, industry benchmarks and global internal capabilities The incumbent facilitates supply chain direction and consulting on a wide array of operational issues, bringing significant depth and breadth of experience. This position serves as liaison between mill operations and staff functions and the businesses. He/she would also typically lead development of a major strategic element of the GAP closure plan as well as have responsibility for supply chain points of view/counsel for an assigned category team. Influence the development of sector strategies and plans so that NA Tissue's strategic roadmap translates into feasible Supply Chain plans. Lead programs to improve product performance, quality and production processes consistent with the business strategy. Be the communication conduit between the mills operating teams and category teams, regarding strategies, plans, and issues. Influence and coordinate the long-term manufacturing and converting facility plans. Provide leadership to ensure the organization attracts, develops and retains the best people and fosters an environment which motivates a diverse team to fully use its capabilities in achieving desired business results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Mgt, Logistics, Engineering or related field
• At least 10 years’ experience working in Manufacturing, Operations or Supply Chain, with at least 8 years working/application experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data-driven decision-making
• Change management experience (i.e. implementing new skills or participation in implementing cultural change).
• Proven success working in and leading multifunctional teams.
• Practical experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrated organization, project management and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for on-site assessments and collaboration

Nice To Haves

• Experience with tissue manufacturing and converting technology, established network within the Kimberly-Clark Professional network.
• Experience in end-to-end innovation cycles

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Professional Wipers Business and R&D teams to develop and deliver the overall Strategic Business Plan and Annual Business Plan
• Drive critical KPIs to manage VS effectiveness, including cost, quality, delivery, customer satisfaction
• Work closely with business leaders and Supply Chain functional leaders to improve the overall Professional Wipers Value Stream delivery
• Develop and implement the Professional Wipers Value Stream multi-year sourcing and supply strategy to meet the needs of strategic business plans and unlock growth while ensuring business continuity and negotiation leverage
• Own Professional Wipers cost transformation to ensure in-year delivery and out-year pipeline development
• Bring the outside in, ensure competitive understanding, industry benchmarks and global internal capabilities
• Influence the development of sector strategies and plans so that NA Tissue's strategic roadmap translates into feasible Supply Chain plans.
• Lead programs to improve product performance, quality and production processes consistent with the business strategy.
• Be the communication conduit between the mills operating teams and category teams, regarding strategies, plans, and issues.
• Influence and coordinate the long-term manufacturing and converting facility plans.
• Provide leadership to ensure the organization attracts, develops and retains the best people and fosters an environment which motivates a diverse team to fully use its capabilities in achieving desired business results.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees