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Training 4 Excellence LeaderJob Description

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies, Kleenex, Cottonelle, Scott, Kotex, Poise, Depend, and Kimberly-Clark Professional. At Kimberly-Clark, it's all here for you-innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

At the KC Warren Plant, we are building more than a manufacturing facility-we are building a High Performance Work System (HPWS) where employees are empowered to make decisions, solve problems, develop new skills, and directly influence business results.

Our culture is built around shared leadership, continuous learning, accountability, and respect for people. Employees are expected to contribute ideas, challenge the status quo, and work collaboratively to improve safety, quality, reliability, and performance every day.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role leads the development, deployment, strategy, and training of the Training 4 Excellence (T4E) program across the manufacturing site. This role will provide leadership, guidance, coordination, and functional direction to drive and sustain improvements in personnel capability and performance utilizing CI principles and training strategies to deliver improved results in the facility. The incumbent reports directly to the site Continuous Improvement and Capabilities Manager; and will receive some direction from KCNA Training & Capability Sr. Manager. The position is responsible for executing the KCNA T4E multi-year strategy, addressing site specific training needs/gaps and engaging team members across the organization, to drive continuous improvement through training and capability improvements of Manufacturing/Operations & Maintenance & Reliability team members. This role will provide day-to-day work direction for the trainers/training coordinators throughout the site along with teaching, coaching, and mentoring other site team members. Actively pursues and supports standard training solutions across the site and within the KCNA Supply Chain.

As a person, you're a learner - a natural leader - someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

About You

In one of our manufacturing roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include:

Safety

• Partner with the site safety team on training standards, documentation, and compliance.
• Ensure training materials reflect current safety requirements and lessons learned.
• Embed a strong safety mindset in all classroom and on-the-floor training.
• Support site safety systems and comply with all corporate and site safety policies.

Quality

• Partner with the site quality team on training standards, documentation, and compliance.
• Ensure training materials align with current quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a quality-first mindset through all training programs.

People

• Model Kimberly-Clark and Warren Plant Values and Ways of Working.
• Lead, coach, and develop the On-the-Job (OJT) to achieve training objectives.
• Mentor OJT and support site-wide training capability development.
• Own Warren Plant Learning Management System (LMS)

Delivery - Training Strategy & Execution

• Lead deployment of site training strategy aligned with KCNA T4E and Plant priorities.
• Develop and manage annual training plans, objectives, and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with T4E standards across onboarding, qualification, certification, refresh training, and leadership development.

Delivery - Metrics & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure training program effectiveness.
• Conduct audits and health checks to ensure compliance with training standards.

Cost

• Manage training resources and budgets responsibly.
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial and internal control requirements.

Communication & Meetings

• Communicate training priorities, progress, issues, and results to stakeholders.
• Provide timely coaching and feedback to trainers and trainees.
• Participate in KCNA T4E meetings, workshops, and continuous improvement reviews.

Change Management

• Champion and communicate training-related changes.
• Lead and influence adoption of new processes and initiatives.

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

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years experience in a high-speed industrial manufacturing environment/plant experience.
• Extensive experience in several of the following: Learning and Development, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Lean Manufacturing, and Maintenance.
• Experience in a variety of plant and staff assignments is desired along with a familiarity with other related disciplines and business functions to enable a system-wide view.
• Adept understanding of training systems, tools, technology, processes, and adult learning styles
• Normal scheduled hours are days but can vary based on the need to support a 24/7 Operation; Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Flexibility to travel up to 15% for team meetings, training workshops, benchmarking and best practice sharing across KCNA

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

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

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, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe 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.

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.

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 P3/Grade 10 and compensation may vary based on location.

Salary Range: 87,260 - 107,780 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 LocationWarren PlantAdditional LocationsWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time