Continuous Improvement – LEAN Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +10 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead the transformation of operations across North American manufacturing locations through both tactical and strategic Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• Oversee Lean Six Sigma projects that deliver significant value and drive operational transformation.

• Identify process gaps, formulate improvement plans, and implement solutions for manufacturing processes, organizational capabilities, and a high-performance culture.

• Create and implement Enterprise standards aligned with Kimberly-Clark’s Power Up pillars across North American manufacturing sites.

• Partner with plant Continuous Improvement managers on change management, training, implementation, coaching, and evaluations.

• Implement operational excellence principles and LEAN fundamentals, focusing on OEE transformation, safety, quality, and efficiency enhancements.

• Act as a subject matter expert in LEAN manufacturing, enhancing capabilities across the North American manufacturing sector.

• Track mill-operation KPIs and develop visual management tools, tiered scorecards, and Leader Standard Work.

• Enhance yield, minimize waste, improve quality, and boost productivity using Six Sigma and LEAN techniques.

• Collaborate with the digital capabilities team to identify and promote technology improvement solutions.

• Develop both people and process capabilities to sustain the Power Up Enterprise Operating System.

• Facilitate workshops to support the deployment of Power Up initiatives.

• Mentor business unit leaders and Lean Six Sigma candidates.

• Provide training on Lean tools, processes, and philosophies to employees at all organizational levels.

• Promote standardization, simplification, innovative thinking, and a Culture of Accountability.

• Encourage knowledge sharing and best practices across facilities and functions.

• Manage stakeholder relations through structured organizational forums and methods.

⛳️ Requirements

• Knowledge and experience typically associated with a bachelor's or advanced degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related field.

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

• Must possess or be pursuing LSS Black Belt certification.

• At least 5 years of experience in a high-speed industrial manufacturing setting is preferred.

• Experience in direct or indirect manufacturing/operations, supply chain, and/or finance.

• Understanding of organizational structures.

• Extensive experience in Engineering, Operations, Lean Manufacturing, and Reliability.

• Familiarity with Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, and Lean Six Sigma tools and theories.

• Capability to organize and lead cross-functional teams.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to inspire, empower, train, and coach diverse team members.

• Experience in developing vision and strategic objectives.

• A problem-solving mindset equipped with robust project management abilities.

• Proficiency in MS Suite is highly desirable.

• Experience across multiple mills, product systems, and staff roles is highly preferred.

• Leadership experience with both exempt and non-exempt workforces is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of Adult Learning processes, Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, systems, and tools is highly preferred.

• Experience managing change within large and complex organizations.

• Coaching and mentoring experience across all organizational levels.

• Ability to work safely within a manufacturing environment.

• Willingness to support 24/7 operations, which may require variable hours and shift work.

• Readiness to travel approximately 50%, potentially more, including possible international travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for target bonuses.

• Participation in a 401(k) plan.

• Access to a Profit-Sharing plan.

• A comprehensive suite of benefits.

• Opportunities for personal achievement, growth, and thriving in your career.