Sr Asset Leader

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? As a Sr. Asset Leader, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. This role is a critical part of our operations leadership pipeline—a steppingstone toward Product System Leadership and future Plant Management opportunities. You’ll gain hands-on experience managing assets in a high-speed manufacturing environment while building the leadership skills that set you apart. Flexibility and mobility are essential—willingness to relocate opens doors to new plants, new challenges, and new opportunities to make an impact.

About Us

Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, Kimberly-Clark Professional®—you already know our legendary brands. Millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership and are always looking for new and better ways to perform. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of a team committed to driving innovation, growth, and impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall team leadership for your asset team in safety, quality, cost, productivity, continuous improvement, housekeeping/5S, good manufacturing practices (GMP), internal control, asset management, customer service, human resources, and team capability development.
• Drive continuous improvement on assets through leadership of Operations, Reliability, and Engineering teams.
• Partner with other site resources (CI, Reliability, Engineering, etc.) to deliver platform results.
• Safety:
  • Support the loss control improvement process by championing and complying with critical safety rules.
  • Visibly demonstrate that safety is a core value by role modeling and ensuring compliance with safety procedures and maintaining a safe workplace.
  • Ensure that the development of processes, standards, and equipment meets national, local, and Kimberly-Clark safety codes, policies, and guidelines.
• Quality:
  • Demonstrate quality as a core value.
  • Hold the team accountable for upholding Kimberly-Clark’s Quality policy and standards.
  • Achieve objectives around quality metrics (e.g., significant events, RFT, Cost of Quality).
• People:
  • Build strong relationships across mill teams to deliver continuous improvement.
  • Manage teams in accordance with Kimberly-Clark’s Values and Ways of Working.
  • Lead with high expectations around safety and team support.
• Delivery/Cost:
  • Provide day-to-day direction to operations, reliability, and engineering team members.
  • Manage the cost of manufacturing (e.g., operating supplies, waste, labor, maintenance).
  • Develop strategy and tools to provide accurate forecasts and conformance to forecasted spending.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business, or a relevant discipline, or 7+ years of related experience.
• Significant experience in Operations, Business, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Maintenance.
• Strong understanding of the operations role in the Supply Chain.
• Advanced knowledge in people management and technical areas of expertise (or aptitude to learn).
• Demonstrated ability to organize, influence, and lead a multi-functional team while fostering a proactive team environment.
• Experience in multiple plant environments, product systems, and staff experience, along with leadership of a non-exempt workforce, is highly desired.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in LEAN business practices (e.g., role model and teach 4-step simple problem solving, LSW, Visual Management, 5S).
• Ability to build and manage a budget.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment with a schedule that supports a 24/7 operation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) 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 healthcare options and stretch dollars for yourself or dependents.
• Diverse income protection insurance options (e.g., illness, injury, or unexpected events).
• Additional programs and support for continuing education, adoption, relocation, and temporary childcare.

Pay

Salary Range: $127,600 – $157,600 USD. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including a 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. Actual pay will depend on factors such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience.

Primary location: Neenah - Cold Spring Facility. Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate per the terms of its applicable mobility policies.