Continuous Improvement Manager Jobs

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This role is responsible for developing and leading the Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy for the Maumelle facility. It is a Site Leadership position, responsible for driving standardization, simplification, collaboration, and breakthrough initiatives through CI, OPEX, Lean, Six Sigma, Training For Excellence (T4E), and Culture of Accountability (CoA) practices, including problem solving for site-wide or system-wide issues. This role must work effectively across multiple layers of the facility and the organization in order to gain alignment to the vision of Operational Excellence and Fully Integrated Deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the internal governance / PDCA process
• Coaches and develops operating team in the use of LEAN techniques and thinking
• Understand the needs of the Customer (our Employees) and design the Training program to meet those needs.
• Support the development and application of framework standards for management systems and processes to ensure compliance with Plan, Do, Check, and Adjust
• Facilitates, promotes, and supports LEAN cultural development
• Provide standard mechanism to track and report scorecard of Operational Excellence transformation measures
• Leads, mentors, and supports facility in execution of OPEX initiatives
• Ensures existing management infrastructures (i.e. Centerlining, RFS, Leader Standard Work) are interlinked to provide a coherent framework in the Mill
• Provides leadership and development for Hourly OPEX change agents and OPEX support staff
• Facilitates Kaizen events within the Mill
• Develops and executes site strategy for OPEX implementation in collaboration and partnership with Site Leaders, Operations Leaders, and KCNA SC partners.
• Develops, leads, and improves the Training For Excellence (T4E) program for the site
• Facilitates the development, introduction, and tracking of standard work for leaders within focus areas Identifies capability gaps and prioritizes activities to address these gaps
• Provide continuous feedback to Leadership team, consistent with OPEX Mindsets, the One-KC Behaviors, and the Culture of Accountability
• Uses LEAN assessment tools to identify opportunities and gap areas
• Develops, facilitates, and manages Operational Excellence improvement plans for focus areas

About Us:

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform—so what can you do with that? There’s no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

About You:

You’re driven to 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University Minimum 8 years’ experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of the value and application of Servant Leadership
• Strong understanding of the value and application of Operational Excellence
• Experience working at a minimum of 2 different manufacturing facilities
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Lean and/or Six Sigma environment
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Team Leader in Operations

Total Benefits:

Here are a few of the benefits you’d enjoy. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options. 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.
• 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.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

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. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects 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.