Associate Director – Supply Chain Manufacturing (Project Management)
Associate Director – Supply Chain Manufacturing
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 this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
The Associate Finance Director – Supply Chain Manufacturing will support the North America Tissue Manufacturing organization. This high-impact role serves as a strategic advisor and thought leader to the Sr Director of NA Tissue Manufacturing, playing a pivotal role in accelerating cost savings, driving continuous improvement, and shaping strategic plans across our manufacturing network. The goal: to enable both Family Care and KC Professional businesses to fund innovation and consistently deliver high-quality products—at the right cost, on time, every time.
In this role, you will:
Partner with the Sr Director, Manufacturing, North America Tissue to advance the Supply Chain strategy, leveraging standard practices and processes to drive end-to-end supply chain integration.
Actively participate in building and executing supply chain manufacturing capabilities, business strategies, objectives, and plans. Shape, coordinate, and drive delivery of projects/initiatives as required by the Sr Director, Manufacturing, North America Tissue and his/her deputies.
Apply financial concepts in an end-to-end business context covering manufacturing capacity planning and asset utilization, capital planning and investments across Tissue manufacturing.
Overall ownership of Tissue plant manufacturing forecast and actuals results process and governance.
The role will provide direct coaching, leadership, and direction to the 8 Tissue Plant Finance Mangers.
Valued partner within NA cost transformation program working closely with the plant manufacturing teams to drive and optimize manufacturing WAVE cost savings and a future savings pipeline.
Provide management with financial advice and counsel on all pertinent business matters by supplying ongoing, timely, and meaningful financial analysis of actual performance, business plans and other discreet projects including investment analysis for manufacturing projects.
Ensure application of efficient and effective financial and operating controls. Promote sound internal control programs and support the Corporation's requirement for strong central financial control.
Work closely with key stakeholders and secure organizational alignment to ensure successful change management and implementation.
Provide a source of business knowledge and problem-solving capabilities to assure sound analyses, recommendations and actionable programs arise across a wide range of business or financial opportunities (strategy development and execution, cost transformation, investment analysis, cost to serve and inventory management).
Advocate LEAN business practices, driving out waste in business processes using LEAN problem-solving tools and practices.
About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn't exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We're founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there's your open door of opportunity. It's all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You 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.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we're constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you'll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.
In one of our professional roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business-related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience and progressive financial leadership in brand, manufacturing, and operational Finance with a consistent record of influence and impact
Well-versed in the principles and practices of finance and accounting to ensure that procedures, instructions, and practices within the unit provide adequate internal financial control and are in conformance with corporate accounting and financial control policies and instructions
Demonstrated experience as a talent developer with the ability to inspire, engage and empower a team to deliver their best while leveraging differences.
Demonstrated organizational skills to manage functional workload, multiple priorities, and competing time demands
Demonstrated leadership skills to drive change within a team as well as cross-functionally
Exceptional ability to influence without authority and has a bias towards action
Strong oral, written and presentation skills to deliver effective, confident, and results-oriented communications and presentations
Advanced computer skills using Excel, PowerPoint and PBI to prepare communications, financial spreadsheets, and presentations
Strong business judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills
Strategic thinker who is willing to operate outside their comfort zone and has the courage to challenge the status quo
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Business
Experience working and influencing in a matrix organization
Driven and Self-motivated with a sense of curiosity and growth mindset
Total Benefits
Here are just a few of the benefits you'd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
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.
To Be Considered
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And finally, the fine print….
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, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses 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.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role's country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
Salary Range: 157 720 – 194 760 USD
At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.
Primary Location
Neenah - West Office Facility 1Additional Locations
Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full time