Continuous Improvement and Capabilities Manager

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In your Continuous Improvement Manager role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

This role is responsible for developing and leading the Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy for the Paris facility.  It is a Site Leadership position, responsible for driving standardization, simplification, collaboration, and breakthrough initiatives through CI, OPEX, Lean, Six Sigma, Training For Excellence (T4E), and Culture of Accountability (CoA) practices, including problem solving for site-wide or system-wide issues.  This role must work effectively across multiple layers of the facility and the organization in order to gain alignment to the vision of Operational Excellence and Fully Integrated Deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, facilitates, and manages Operational Excellence improvement plans for focus areas




• Provides leadership and development for Hourly OPEX change agents and OPEX support staff




• Develops and executes site strategy for OPEX implementation in collaboration and partnership with Site Leaders, Operations Leaders, and KCNA SC partners.




• Facilitates Kaizen events within the Mill




• Ensures existing management infrastructures (i.e. Centerlining, RFS, Leader Standard Work) are interlinked to provide a coherent framework in the Mill




• Leads, mentors, and supports facility in execution of OPEX initiatives




• Provide continuous feedback to Leadership team, consistent with OPEX Mindsets, the K-C Ways of Working, and the Culture of Accountability




• Facilitates, promotes, and supports LEAN cultural development




• Coaches and develops operating team in the use of LEAN techniques and thinking




• Uses LEAN assessment tools to identify opportunities and gap areas




• Facilitates the development, introduction, and tracking of standard work for leaders within focus areas; Identifies capability gaps and prioritizes activities to address these gaps




• Develops, leads, and improves the Training For Excellence (T4E) program for the site




• Understand the needs of the Customer (our Employees) and design the Training program to meet those needs.




• Support the development and application of framework standards for management systems and processes to ensure compliance with Plan, Do, Check, and Adjust




• Provide standard mechanism to track and report scorecard of Operational Excellence transformation measures




• Supports the internal governance / PDCA process

About Us:

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform—so what can you do with that? There’s no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

About You:

You’re driven to 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University
  Minimum 8 years’ experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment




• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Lean and/or Six Sigma environment




• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Team Leader in Operations




• Experience working at a minimum of 2 different manufacturing facilities




• Strong understanding of the value and application of Operational Excellence




• Strong understanding of the value and application of Servant Leadership




• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office

Total Benefits:

Here are a few of the benefits you’d enjoy. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options. 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.

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.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” -  or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role, including assistance to obtain proper work authorization .The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will decided in Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

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