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Digital Manufacturing Leader

Kimberly-Clark · Corinth, MS · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time

About the role

You’ll help shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world by executing the digital manufacturing strategy at the site level, in alignment with the KCNA Digital Strategy. This role leads business objectives for the site, working with cross-disciplinary project teams and interacting across sites and broad-based business projects. Objectives focus on safety, quality, continuous improvement, productivity, cost, internal control, asset management, and team capability development, driving standardization across KCNA. You will own the execution of the KCNA Digital Manufacturing strategy for the plant, advancing major digital systems, processes, and capabilities to achieve a highly connected, operationally efficient, and effective manufacturing environment. This role champions and supports mobile digital applications (e.g., Poka, Seeq, Schedule Pro) in alignment with other Kimberly-Clark North America facilities.

Key stakeholders include KCNA Supply Chain Digital teams, plant leaders, DTS, Engineering, Mill teams, front-line employees, Mill Leadership, Operations, Engineering and Reliability Teams, CI & Capabilities Team, Logistics, Digital Manufacturing System Team, Planning, Operations Consultants, and peers from other Kimberly-Clark facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Key strategy owner for implementing digital programs to sustain the long-term growth of the KC digital manufacturing strategy.
  • Develop, advise, and recommend long-term resolutions to systemic manufacturing problems.
  • Serve as technical expert for major digital systems, processes, and capabilities (e.g., SMOM, EWM).
  • Champion and support mobile digital applications (e.g., Poka, SchedulePro).
  • Drive continuous improvement and change management within systems of responsibility to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Analyze data structure, calculations, and workflow within major plant systems to leverage, integrate, and optimize systems and people across the supply chain.
  • Provide analytical support for data contained within and generated by manufacturing systems.
  • Sustain and integrate data historian systems, MES (Manufacturing Execution System), and QMS (Quality Management System).
  • Site lead for deployment of SMOM (Smart Manufacturing Operations Management) system, ensuring success through technical expertise and effective facilitation.
  • Develop and maintain data flows into SMOM (manual entries, PLC inputs, etc.) for generating reports and dashboards.
  • Support development and implementation of plans/programs for sustaining the long-term growth of SMOM to meet sector objectives.
  • Provide technical and operational expertise to achieve quick and timely solutions to SMOM-related problems within all site asset team areas.
  • Collaborate and solve complex manufacturing issues, providing digital solutions within the facility.
  • Active in regional communities of practice for best practice sharing of digital technologies, concepts, and tools.
  • Maintain all relevant system documentation, ensuring it is updated, accessible, and compliant with sector standards.
  • Communicate relevant MES issues to key stakeholders through monthly reports, outstanding project lists, and task status summaries.
  • Drive improved visibility of data for faster decision-making for asset teams, engineers, and site leadership through digital platforms.
  • Build organizational capability in digital manufacturing through key user training and support; coach and mentor manufacturing personnel.
  • Possess working knowledge of infrastructure, hardware components, servers, networking, firewalls, scanner/handheld, and labeling technologies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, ITS, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum 5+ years of relevant professional experience, with 3+ years in systems support and development.
  • Exposure to Lean and demonstrated application of LEAN principles.
  • Possess or demonstrate ability to learn statistical/analytical skills: Regression, Statistical Process Control, Financial Analysis, Analytical Modeling, and Industrial Process Analytics.
  • Direct experience with large, interconnected software systems such as SAP ERP, MES, PLM, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead the execution of a global, regional, or functional strategic initiative.
  • High interpersonal and communication skills to motivate and lead a diverse group of team members.
  • Ability to adapt to changes in a dynamic and developing business environment.
  • Work collaboratively and effectively with individuals across all levels of the organization.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
  • Access to an on-site fitness center and occupational health nurse.
  • Allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
  • Flexible Savings and spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Diverse income protection insurance options (e.g., illness, injury, or unexpected events).
  • Programs and support for continuing education, adoption, relocation, and temporary childcare.
  • 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan eligibility.

Pay

Salary Range: $105,740 – $130,620 USD. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite. Actual pay will depend on location, role, skills, performance, and experience.

Schedule

Full time.

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