Kimberly-Clark · 3 months ago
Asset Leader
New Milford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$116K/yr - $144K/yr
6+ years expKimberly-Clark is a global leader in consumer goods, known for its iconic brands such as Huggies and Kleenex. In this role, the Asset Leader will provide overall leadership for the asset team, driving continuous improvement initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives that impact plant performance and customer service delivery.
ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership for the asset team across key areas including: Safety, Quality, Cost and productivity, Continuous improvement, Housekeeping/5S, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Team capability development
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leading Operations, Reliability, and Engineering teams
Collaborate with site resources (e.g., CI, Reliability, Engineering) to achieve platform goals
Set strategic objectives that significantly impact plant performance, sector results, and customer service delivery for Kimberly-Clark
Lead a complex asset base
Define and implement mill programs and projects aligned with business unit objectives
Ensure effective and cost-efficient execution of operational programs
Collaborate with cross-functional project teams from various disciplines
Set priorities, manage budgets, and contribute to long-range planning efforts
Qualification
Required
Position typically requires a bachelor's in engineering, business or relevant discipline or 6+ years of equivalent related experience
The incumbent would typically have significant experience in Operations, Business, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Maintenance
Possess a strong understanding of operations role in the Supply Chain
Leverage and mentor Color Wheel concepts and ability to adjust leadership style
Demonstrates knowledge in the people management and/or technical areas of expertise (or aptitude to learn) described in the role
Incumbent would possess demonstrated ability to organize, influence and lead a multi-functional team and foster a proactive team environment
Experience in multiple mills, product systems and staff experience, along with leadership of a non-exempt workforce is highly desired
Work collaboratively and effectively with individuals across all levels of the organization
Proficient in LEAN business practices. Can role model and teach 4 step simple problem solving, LSW, Visual Management, 5S
Ability to build and manage to a budget
Benefits
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.
Company
Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark ranked among the top 10 World's Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Places to Work Institute for the third year in a row.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (38)
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2023 (31)
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2021 (10)
2020 (8)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Craig Stephen Slavtcheff
Chief R&D Officer
John Carmichael
President, North America
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