Technical Leader - Material Movement Automation

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. 

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World. As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

In one of our Supply Chain roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and execution of Material Movement Automation solutions across North American Supply Chain manufacturing and distribution locations.
• Partnering with mill, functional, vendor, contractor, and 3PL teams to design and implement safe, effective automation solutions.
• Supporting the development of the North American Supply Chain automation strategy and capital appropriation process for automation investments.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on automation systems while building and sharing technical knowledge across the organization.
• Facilitating cross-functional design discussions with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, EHS, and IT to align on project scope and implementation requirements.
• Translating automation opportunities and innovations into measurable business outcomes, including operational improvements and cost savings.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8+ years of related experience, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Expertise in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or Mechatronics with a demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into execution of process and capacity improvements in capital or expense projects.
• Demonstrated history of proven performance in delivery of objectives and Ways of Working
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals across all levels of the organization
• Ability and flexibility to work in a distribution or manufacturing environment with a 24/7 operation
• Must be able to travel 50+%

• 10+ years of experience in a combination of engineering, operations, and/or leadership
• Familiarity with Tissue and Diaper manufacturing technologies or high speed manufacturing.
• Demonstrated development of novel technologies and solving production challenges with innovative solutions.
• Experience with Automation technologies and/or experience with Automated Guided Vehicles
• Experience in robotic solutions
• Familiarity with capital project management, equipment installations and start-ups
• Evidence of continuing self-development

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 local policies.

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.

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