Senior Asset Leader Tissue Manufacturing

Kimberly-Clark•New Milford, CT

1d•$140,320 - $173,360•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Asset Leader provides overall team leadership for an asset team in safety, quality, cost, productivity, continuous improvement, housekeeping/5S, good manufacturing practices, internal control, asset management, customer service, human resources, and team capability development. The role drives continuous improvement through leadership of Operations, Reliability, and Engineering teams, while partnering with other site resources to deliver platform results. This position is part of the operations leadership pipeline and offers hands-on experience managing assets in a high-speed manufacturing environment. It is a development step toward Product System Leadership and future Plant Management opportunities. The role requires flexibility and mobility, including willingness to relocate, and scheduled hours that vary with the needs of a 24/7 operation. The employee must be able to work in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a relevant discipline, with 7+ years of related experience.
Significant experience in Operations, Business, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Maintenance is typically expected.
Strong understanding of the Operations role in the Supply Chain.
Advanced knowledge of people management and technical areas of expertise, or aptitude to learn.
Demonstrated ability to organize, influence, and lead a multifunctional team and foster a proactive team environment.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in LEAN business practices, including ability to role model and teach four-step simple problem solving, LSW, Visual Management, and 5S.
Ability to build and manage a budget.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
Flexibility to work scheduled hours that vary based on the needs of a 24/7 operation.
Willingness to relocate; in-country relocation support is offered to the selected candidate.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multiple plant environments and product systems.
Staff experience and leadership of a non-exempt workforce.

Responsibilities

Champion and comply with critical safety rules and support the loss control improvement process.
Model safety as a core value, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and maintain a safe workplace.
Ensure processes, standards, and equipment meet national, local, and Kimberly-Clark safety codes, policies, and guidelines.
Model quality as a core value and hold the team accountable for the company’s Quality policy and standards.
Achieve quality objectives and metrics, including significant events, RFT, and cost of quality.
Build strong relationships across Mill teams to deliver continuous improvement.
Manage teams in accordance with Kimberly-Clark Values and Ways of Working, with high expectations for safety and team support.
Provide day-to-day direction to Operations, Reliability, and Engineering team members.
Manage manufacturing costs, including operating supplies, waste, labor, and maintenance.
Develop strategies and tools for accurate forecasts and adherence to forecasted spending.
Lead the asset team across safety, quality, cost, productivity, continuous improvement, housekeeping/5S, GMP, internal control, asset management, customer service, human resources, and team capability development.
Partner with site resources such as CI, Reliability, and Engineering to deliver platform results.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
Access to an on-site fitness center and occupational health nurse.
Allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible savings and spending accounts.
Income protection insurance options.
Programs and support for continuing education, adoption, relocation, and temporary childcare.
Eligibility for a target bonus.
401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.
Comprehensive benefits suite.
In-country relocation support for the selected candidate, subject to applicable mobility policies.