Kimberly-Clark · 16 hours ago
Product System Leader
Mobile, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$158K/yr - $195K/yr
10+ years expKimberly-Clark is a leading company known for its iconic brands like Huggies and Kleenex. They are seeking a Product System Leader to provide strategic and hands-on leadership for plant operations, focusing on safety, quality, and continuous improvement while managing teams to drive operational excellence.
ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale
Responsibilities
Provide leadership to ensure a safe work environment and foster team ownership of safety objectives
Champion safety as a core value by modeling safe behaviors, enforcing compliance with corporate policies and government regulations, and driving initiatives to eliminate injuries and illnesses
Develop and execute safety improvement plans, conduct incident investigations, and ensure corrective actions are implemented
Maintain compliance with housekeeping/5S standards and support corporate programs such as Drug and Alcohol policies
Embed quality into all processes by setting high expectations for product standards and ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System
Lead initiatives to maintain adherence to FDA cGMP requirements and 21 CFR 820 regulations, as applicable
Develop and implement plans to achieve quality conformance objectives and build robust prevention systems to minimize defects
Create an inclusive and engaging work environment that promotes fairness, development, and advancement opportunities
Attract, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
Build leadership capability through coaching, mentoring, and training programs; partner with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence
Manage departmental budgets and schedules, ensuring compliance with corporate financial policies
Drive operational efficiency through Lean/OPEX principles, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with reliability, logistics, and planning teams to optimize asset performance, improve supply chain outcomes, and achieve cost savings
Lead efforts to meet key business objectives such as OTIF (On Time in Full), OEE (Operational Equipment Effectiveness), and ECS (External Cost Savings)
Serve as a liaison between the plant and corporate teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
Communicate effectively with senior leadership, team members, and external stakeholders to influence decisions and drive results
Represent the site in strategic initiatives, installations, and start-up projects to achieve long-term operational success
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business or relevant discipline and 10+ years of experience
Significant experience in Operations, Business, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Maintenance
Advanced knowledge in people management and development
Possesses demonstrated ability to organize, influence and lead a multi-functional team and foster a proactive team environment
Ability to lead organizational changes, establish and build relationships, manage conflict, solve problems, set priorities, develop strategic vision, and generate new ideas to deliver business results
Preferred
Experience in multiple plants, product systems and corporate staff experience, along with leadership of a non-exempt workforce is highly desired
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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Late StageLeadership Team
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Chief R&D Officer
John Carmichael
President, North America
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