Continuous Improvement – LEAN Leader

Kimberly-Clark

. Drive operational transformation across North American manufacturing sites through tactical and strategic Continuous Improvement projects .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $127,600 - $157,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and Continuous Improvement to drive operational transformation and enhance manufacturing processes. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, implement change management strategies, and deliver significant financial impact through strategic initiatives.

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Lean Six SigmaContinuous ImprovementOperational ExcellenceProject ManagementChange Management

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Hard Skills

Lean ManufacturingSix Sigma Problem-SolvingOperational ExcellenceReliability EngineeringProcess ImprovementKPI MonitoringVisual Management ToolsOEE TransformationStakeholder ManagementManufacturing Process Optimization

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCoachingTeam LeadershipMotivational Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS SuiteVisual Management ToolsTiered ScorecardsLeader Standard Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingSupply ChainHigh-Speed Industrial EnvironmentOperational TransformationChange Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive operational transformation across North American manufacturing sites through tactical and strategic Continuous Improvement projects
Use Six Sigma problem-solving methods and LEAN tools to identify gaps, develop improvement plans, and execute solutions
Deliver significant impact to manufacturing processes, organizational capability, and high-performance culture
Become a subject matter expert in LEAN Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Reliability, and Lean Six Sigma
Engage in Enterprise Operating System Power Up pillars and develop and deploy enterprise standards across North American manufacturing sites
Lead complex problem-solving efforts and strategic initiatives
Work with operations, maintenance, Value Stream, logistics, quality, finance, digital, and Enterprise Supply Chain teams to drive plant performance
Lead Lean Six Sigma projects delivering more than $1MM in annual impact
Collaborate with plant CI managers on change management, training, implementation, coaching, assessments, operational excellence, LEAN fundamentals, OEE transformation, safety, quality, and efficiency
Monitor mill-operation KPIs and develop visual management tools, tiered scorecards, and Leader Standard Work
Improve yield, reduce waste, improve quality, and enhance productivity using Six Sigma and LEAN thinking
Identify and drive technology improvements with the digital capabilities team
Build people and process capability to sustain the Power Up operating system
Facilitate workshops and mentor business-unit leaders and Lean Six Sigma candidates
Educate employees at all levels on Lean tools, processes, and thinking
Drive standardization, simplification, breakthrough thinking, and best-practice sharing across facilities and functions
Drive stakeholder management through forums and other methods

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge and experience typically associated with a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in supply chain, engineering or related, and 10+ years of related experience
Possess or working towards LSS Black Belt certification
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a high-speed industrial manufacturing environment/plant experience is preferred
Direct or indirect manufacturing/operations, supply chain and/or finance experience
Knowledge of organizational structure
Significant experience in Engineering, Operations, Lean Manufacturing, and Reliability
Familiarity with Lean, CI, OPEX, LSS tools and theory
Understanding of the broader business/organization and ability to connect the CI and Capabilities organization to it
Demonstrated ability to organize and lead multi-functional teams
Interpersonal and communication skills to motivate, empower, train, and coach a diverse group of team members
Willingness to challenge the status quo and facilitate different perspectives
Experience developing vision and strategy
Problem-solving mindset
Strong project management skills
Proficiency with MS Suite is highly desired
Experience in multiple mills, product systems and staff experience, and leadership of exempt and non-exempt workforces is highly desired
Strong understanding of Adult Learning processes, Lean, CI and LSS thinking, systems and tools is highly desired
Experience in change management in large, complex organizations, plus coaching and mentoring at all levels, is highly desired
Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
Willingness to work varying scheduled hours, including some shift work, based on 24/7 operations
Willingness to travel approximately 50%, potentially exceeding that percentage, including possible international travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for a target bonus
Comprehensive benefits suite
401(k) plan
Profit-Sharing plan
Opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow
50% travel for the role