Kimberly-Clark · 1 day ago
Quality Manager
Owensboro, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$106K/yr - $131K/yr
5+ years expKimberly-Clark is a leading company known for its trusted brands such as Huggies and Kleenex. The Quality Manager will lead the Quality Management System at the Owensboro Plant, ensuring compliance with standards and providing leadership across the site to meet customer needs.
ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale
Responsibilities
Act as the appointed Quality Management representative for the Owensboro Plant
Provide leadership throughout the Owensboro Plant to ensure compliance to internal and external standards such as Kimberly-Clark Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. Identify, develop, and provide leadership to implement products, processes, materials, systems, and procedures to achieve business objectives
Communicate quality data, quality information, quality concerns, and quality changes to all parties (internal and corporate) in a regular, timely and understandable manner
Conduct routine quality reviews for QMS metrics, including quality management reviews and quality scorecard reviews
Develop, implement, and maintain data/information systems to allow fact-based decisions
Provide statistical analysis and assistance to plant members to ensure the core value of running to target with little variability for effective use of resources as required
Set objectives for the quality department by working with staff and plant leadership teams
Contribute as a team member in various situations, projects, and activities not included in other principal accountabilities to assist in the accomplishment of established objectives
Support raw material quality and cost optimization by working with the team and suppliers
Lead the development, maintenance, and delivery of quality and other training for the plant. Provide consulting and training on key quality processes, tools and systems
Lead or is highly involved in continuous improvement efforts for NA Quality initiatives
Provide leadership in the practical application of the Quality Management System in all assignments and responsibilities
Provide leadership to the plant team when quality issues arise that require swift action to isolate/dimension/retrieve (inside or outside the facility) and assess defects and establish defect rates. Facilitate board events within the plant
Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results. Maintain a quality focused culture within the facility and team
Member of the Site Plant Leadership Team holding responsibilities to roll out site initiatives that may not be directly related to this role
Manage self in accordance with our K-C Values
Other duties as assigned
Travel up to 10% of the work time
Qualification
Required
A four-year college degree and/or at least 3 years of relevant experience in quality/operational leadership in a manufacturing environment
Understanding of ISO 9001 or equivalent standards
A thorough understanding of Quality Assurance and statistical principles with more than 5 years of experience in a related activity
Effective communication across all levels
Preferred
Paper manufacturing experience a plus
ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Quality Engineer a plus
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
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