Manufacturing Operations Leader

1 week ago

Lenoir City, Tennessee, United States Kimberly-Clark Careers Full time

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.

  • In this role, you will:*
  • Provide operations team leadership and management to obtain safety, quality, asset management, productivity, housekeeping, logistics, internal controls, human resource, and environmental/energy objectives.
  • Safely produce quality fiber and services at lowest possible cost. Assets (materials, inventories, equipment, and personnel) are properly managed, maintained and developed.
  • Maintain a positive work environment maintained to promote World-Class Manufacturing objectives.
  • Emphasis is in fiber/utilities manufacturing.
  • Meet the stated business objectives while furthering the development of the Loudon Mill team culture.
  • Accountabilities: *
  • Organize, manage, and audit manufacturing operations to support and ensure continuous improvement of the Mill (EHS) Policy Statement, quality, productivity, housekeeping, employee relations, internal controls, customer service, and asset management objectives are fully met.
  • Create/develop an environment that supports cultural development to lower decision making, increase opportunities for team member involvement, and allow department teams more control over their part of the business.
  • Coach and develop deputies to provide competent management at all levels of the manufacturing organization and provide for orderly management succession.
  • Act as the primary contact for the mill with the Professional sector business teams, staff engineer and staff research functions on issues pertaining to operations.
  • Establish long-range manpower needs and plan for the efficient utilization of employees within all manufacturing areas.
  • Analyze and coach for sound decision-making processes.
  • Direct the operating teams on human resource issues including employment; the establishment of accountabilities and performance expectations; and, the administration of performance evaluations, career development and compensations systems.
  • Support sector strategies/activities and act as a member or leader on site-wide teams and/or initiatives
  • Provide operational/technical expertise as necessary to achieve solutions to problems within the department.
  • Participate as a member of the Mill's leadership team to set direction and objectives and manage Mill performance.
  • Communicate fully with supervisors, peers, and others who have a need to know. Be informative, communicating in a way that is timely, complete, accurate, and in a responsive manner.
  • Provide leadership to ensure your organization attracts, develops, and retains the best people and fosters an environment which motivates a diverse team to fully use its capabilities in achieving desired business results.
  • Provide leadership for conception and implementation of long-term strategies for asset improvement and the mill organizational development.
  • Ensure continued safe work practices of self and others by complying with company and governmental regulations. Maintain good housekeeping standards while eliminating and preventing losses of all types (injuries, illnesses, process loss, property damage).
  • Comply with the standards and requirements of the Loudon Mill EHS Management System.
  • Ensure that all activities support Loudon and Sector policies and regulations.
  • Identify all aspects and hazards in areas of accountability and ensure they are managed to acceptable levels of risk.
  • Report and investigate to the Loudon standard all substandard acts and conditions.
  • Either through ownership of a standard or element or participation in an EHS team, continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the Loudon EHS System setting objectives to ensure we close the gaps to standard.
  • Key Customers:*
  • Mill management, sector management, operations, maintenance, and resource teams.
  • Scope:*
  • Incumbent reports to the Mill Manager and functions as Operations Team Manager for the fiber/utilities manufacturing.
  • The incumbent's deputies are the four operations teams, one maintenance team, Process Specialists, Asset Reliability Partners, and engineering resources.
  • The incumbent is responsible for management of all assets and leads a multi-functional work team and support resources that have the responsibility to maintain facility operations on a rotating shift and to meet facility objectives.
  • The incumbent has the additional responsibility for development and improvement of asset productivity, materials management, safety, productivity and grade costs, reliability of equipment, and human resource development.
  • Department results have a major impact on mill performance.
  • Dimensions: *
  • Operating Budget: $ MM
  • Assets: $150 – 220MM
  • Direct Deputies: 81 exempt and non-exempt production
  • To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: *
  • This position requires bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations or related areas at the functional level and a working knowledge of multi-functional issues.
  • The incumbent has a thorough understanding of staff activities and multi-site and/or staff experience.
  • Demonstrated capability of superior performance in a team environment is essential.
  • Previous experience at the Team Manager level is required.
This opening is for a position in the Loudon, Tennessee facility that is part of the K-C Professional business within Kimberly-Clark. The K-C Professional business focusses on providing workplace solutions that are healthier, safer, and more productive.
The facility is in the city of Loudon on the banks of the Tennessee River and the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The area features a cost of living below the national average, no state income tax on wages, unparalleled natural beauty, and an abundance of shops, waterways, hiking trails, and communities that suit any style of living.
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*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 [
  • 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.
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*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. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects 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.
Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact – when prompted for employee ID, say "OTHER CALLER" - or [-](mailto:-) for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.
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.

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