Product System Manager (Manufacturing)
Product System Manager
Job Description
As a person, you're a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
This position provides overall team leadership to manage plant operations in the areas of safety, quality, cost, productivity, reliability, continuous improvement, housekeeping/5S, good manufacturing practices (GMP), internal control, asset management, customer service, human resources and team capability development in a union environment. This position manages teams that drive continuous improvement on the assets in close partnership with the Continuous Improvement (CI) & Capabilities, Reliability and Engineering teams at the manufacturing site and with the regional team. Incumbent will set objectives that will have a direct and significant impact on plant and sector results and in the delivery of customer service for Kimberly-Clark.
In this role, you will:
Lead business objectives for operations and maintenance in high-capacity, technically complex manufacturing environments.
Serve as a strategic leader on the facility's leadership team, contributing to long-term direction and planning.
Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Logistics to drive integrated business initiatives.
Influence and participate in broad-based business projects beyond core operational responsibilities.
Define and drive plant-level objectives in key areas including: GMP compliance, cost control and internal compliance, and safety and quality.
Partner closely with the Plant Manager and other leaders to guide facility-wide decisions and initiatives.
Contribute to the development of plant philosophy, policies, employee relations, and communication strategies.
Support acquisition and management of facility assets and coordination of special events
This position will oversee the full product system in the areas of Tissue and Converting, as well as our Maintenance department.
The role will oversee a team of 10-15 salaried employees and roughly 220 indirect reports.
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 Engineering, Business, or relevant discipline, required
10 + years of experience in Operations, Business, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and /or Maintenance.
Ability to demonstrate advanced knowledge in people management and development
Demonstrated ability to organize, influence, and lead a multi-functional team and foster a proactive team environment.
Experience in multiple plants, product systems and corporate staff experience, along with leadership of a non-exempt workforce is highly desired.
Ability to lead organization change, establish and build relationships, manage conflict, problem solve, set priorities, develop strategic vision, and generate new ideas to deliver business results.
Experience working in a Union environment would be a plus.
Ability to trave 10-20% for benchmarking and best practice sharing.
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 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.
Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark's applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark's sole discretion.
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
USA-WI-MarinetteAdditional Locations
Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full time