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Digital Manufacturing LeaderJob Description

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. You want to be part ofa 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.

This role is responsible for the digital manufacturing strategy execution at the site level, in alignment with the KCNA Digital Strategy, as well as effectively leading business objectives for the site. The incumbent will work with project teams compiled of employees from multiple disciplines. This role will have interaction across sites and opportunities for involvement in broad-based business projects. Objectives typically are focused at the mill level for safety, quality, continuous improvement, productivity, cost, internal control, asset management, and team capability development, but should drive standardization across KCNA. Incumbent reports to the site Continuous Improvement Leader.

The purpose of this role is to own the execution of the KCNA Digital Manufacturing strategy for the plant; focused on equipment, capability building, and value delivery. He/she will be a technical expert and support the advancement of major digital systems, processes, and capabilities to achieve a highly connected, operationally efficient, and effective manufacturing environment across the plant. Incumbent will also champion and support all other mobile digital applications used by the site (i.e. Poka, Seeq, Schedule Pro, etc.), in alignment with other Kimberly-Clark North America facilities. This role is viewed as an expert in complex application environments, encompassing both business process understanding and technical expertise. Influential communication, growth mindset, and the ability to strategically navigate at multiple levels of a diverse plant organization are important in this role. Key stakeholders include, but not limited to, KCNA Supply Chain Digital teams, Plant leaders, DTS, Engineering and Mill teams.

Key Customers: Internal to Mill: Front line employees, Mill Leadership, Operations, Engineering and Reliability Teams, CI & Capabilities Team, Logistics Internal to Region: Digital Manufacturing System Team, Planning, Operations Consultants, and other KCNA Supply Chain Teams and Management, peers from other Kimberly-Clark Facilities, DTS partners and vendors

In this role, you will:

• Be the key strategy owner for implementing digital programs for sustaining the long-term growth of the KC digital manufacturing strategy.
• Develop, advise, and recommend long-term resolutions to systemic manufacturing problems.
• Technical expert for major digital systems, processes and capabilities (i.e. SMOM, EWM, etc.)
• Champion & support mobile digital applications (i.e. Poka, SchedulePro)
• Drive continuous improvement and change management within their system(s) of responsibility to drive efficiency and effectiveness improvements across the organization.
• Analyze the data structure, calculations, and workflow within their major plant systems to leverage, integrate, and optimize systems and people across the supply chain.
• Provide analytical support for the data contained within and generated by the respective manufacturing system.
• Sustain and integrate data historian systems, MES (Manufacturing Execution System), and QMS (Quality Management System).
• Site lead for deployment of SMOM (Smart Manufacturing Operations Management) system, ensuring success by providing technical expertise and effective facilitation of the process.
• Develop and maintain data flows into SMOM (manual entries, PLC inputs, etc.) for generating information (reports, dashboards etc.)
• Support development and implementation of plans/programs for sustaining the long-term growth of SMOM to meet sector objectives.
• Provide technical and operational expertise to achieve quick and timely solutions to SMOM related problems within all site asset team areas.
• Collaborate and/or solve complex manufacturing issues and provide digital solutions within the facility.
• Active in regional communities of practice for best practice sharing of digital technologies, concepts, and tools.
• Maintain all relevant system documentation, ensuring it's updated, accessible, and compliant with sector standards.
• Communicate (through monthly reports, outstanding project lists, task status summaries, etc.) all relevant MES issues to provide information to key stakeholders.
• Drive improved visibility of data for faster decision making for asset teams, engineers, and site leadership through all digital platforms.
• Build organizational capability in digital manufacturing through key user training and support. Coaches and mentors manufacturing personnel
• Have working knowledge of infrastructure, hardware components, Servers, Networking, Firewalls. Experience of scanner / handheld & labelling technologies

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 engineering 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 in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, ITS or related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant professional experience with 3+ with systems support and development
• Exposure to Lean and demonstrated examples of application of LEAN principles.
• Possess or demonstrate ability to learn statistical/analytical skills: Regression, Statistical Process Control, Financial Analysis, Analytical Modeling, and Industrial Process Analytics.
• Direct experience with large, interconnected software systems such as SAP ERP, MES, PLM, etc
• Demonstrated ability to lead the execution of a global, regional, or functional strategic initiative.
• High interpersonal and communications skills to motivate & lead a diverse group of team members.
• Ability to adapt to changes in a dynamic and developing business environment.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with individuals across all levels of the organization.

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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
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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. 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.

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 in Kimberly-Clark's sole discretion

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Salary Range: 105,740 - 130,620 USDAt 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.Primary LocationCorinth Mill KC Prof ProductsAdditional LocationsWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time