Job Description

You were made to do this work: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you'll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world.


It starts with YOU.

Summary of Position:

This role is a fundamental position within the NA KCP Supply Chain. The purpose is to execute lean transformation and drive business value through CI tools and methodologies across the assigned facility. The role will provide leadership, vision, coordination, and functional direction to drive and sustain focused improvements in performance utilizing lean techniques and thinking.


In this role, you will:


Facilitates, promotes, and supports lean cultural development, including:

Executes focused transformations and operational excellence deployment utilizing an extensive playbook of lean tools and methodology. Coaches and develops teams to use lean techniques and thinking (leader as teacher). Uses lean MB&C, MS, and OS diagnostic tools to identify full potential opportunities and gap closure plans.

Facilitates the strategy deployment process within the Mill to support KCP True North, including -

Works with mill leadership to support strategy deployment process, including CI 3 year roadmap. Champions problem solving processes (e.g., Kaizen) within the Mill to engage associates. Supports linkage of CI priorities and methodologies directly to facility results.

Develops, facilitates, and manages transformational improvement and operational excellence plans for focused assets/areas including -

Executes the transformation standard across mills, supply chain, and business groups as identified by transformation and operational excellence agenda. Manages the introduction of tools and processes to support the transformation, as countermeasure to an identified problem. Facilitate kaizen events within the organization and provides coaching to others learning kaizen process.

Develops and manages systems and processes to ensure compliance with Plan, Do, Check, and Adjust processes within the Mill, including -

Provides mechanism to track and report scorecard of Operational Excellence transformation measures through weekly/month accountability. Ensures all barriers to the acceleration change plan are identified and problem solved to achieve delivery of the implementation plan. Supports the internal governance / PDCA processes.

About Us

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.

About 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 Supply Chain, roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (ideally identified as high potential). 5+ years of experience to lean principles and methodologies. Facilitation skills. Influencing skills to encourage cross functional working. Ability to constructively challenge. Ability to think both strategically and tactically. Networking skills - Internally and externally. Excellent Communication skills (written and verbal). Personal and systems organizational skills. System thinker (ability to understand process flows, etc). Credibility and respect at all levels of the Mill. Comfortable going to the problem (floor). Ability to engage people and bring them with them.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you'd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

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.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.


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And finally, the fine print....

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.


Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.


Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark's applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark's sole discretion.


This is a M1/Grade 9 and compensation may vary based on location.


Salary Range: 105,740 - 130,620 USD. At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.