Continuous Improvement Sr. Professional

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

The purpose of this position is to lead, manage and coordinate the Lean Six Sigma program (LSS) for the North American Supply Chain. The Senior Continuous Improvement Leader (Six Sigma Master Black Belt) will work with site leadership to develop Black Belt and Continuous Improvement Capabilities, strategies and coordination across teams and the development or application of company best practices and standards.

In This Role, You Will

• Coordinate with Global Supply Chain organization in deploying lean improvement orientation, on-the-job training, and safety training needs for teammates and ensure that the responsibilities are defined and understood, and oversee the projects.
• Have ownership of the management system and escalation process for the Lean Six Sigma Program (LSS) / Continuous Improvement (CI) network
• Direct and facilitate the ongoing lean improvement process through the use of techniques such as Kaizen, 5’S, TPM, Kanban, Policy Deployment, etc. across KCNA.
• Have ownership of maintaining and assessing the project funnel that is linked to the business delivery needs
• Develop and maintain value stream mapping efforts, CI plans, and calendars for the entirety of the KCNA Supply Chain
• Provide mentorship and networking opportunities for cross team development and knowledge transfer and learning

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.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

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.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize and plan use of time and people effectively and efficiently.
• Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt certifications or equivalent Lean certifications
• Strong change management skills to include the practical implementation of Lean Manufacturing Principles and Concepts
• Advanced Degree preferred
• Strong leadership, problem solving and analytical skills
• Proven track record of leading Continuous Improvement Initiatives through Lean / Six Sigma Methodologies
• 12+ years of experience working in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement or equivalent field
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Ability to engage a cross-functional team towards a desired outcome
• Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma Master Blackbelt certifications preferred, or equivalent Lean certification preferred

Total Benefits

For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com

Hybrid Work Arrangements: You’re looking to make a difference. When and where it works best for you. And at Kimberly Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works, flexible work (hybrid) arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

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

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.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 or [email protected] for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request.

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.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will provide relocation support for this role.

Primary Location

USA-WI-Neenah

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time