OPS CONSULTANT II - OPS EXCELLENCE -LEAN

Kimberly-Clark is leading the world in essentials for a better life. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with nearly 56,000 employees worldwide and operations in 35 countries, Kimberly-Clark posted sales of $21 billion in 2011. Kimberly-Clark’s global brands are sold in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people trust Kimberly-Clark products and the solutions they provide to make their lives better. With well-known family care and personal care brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Andrex, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Poise and Depend, we hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position globally in more than 80 countries.

As a global company, we are committed to cultivating a fair, respectful and engaging work environment that inspires our diverse global team to thrive professionally and contribute to the communities where we operate. We also have a responsibility to attain a deeper understanding of our impact on the world. Addressing Sustainability issues and incorporating solutions through all levels of Kimberly-Clark is a critical component of our business.

Position Title: Operations Consultant II- Operational Excellence (LEAN)

This role is a fundamental position within the Operational Excellence (LEAN) transformation for KCP. The role will provide leadership, vision, coordination and functional direction to the Mill leadership team for all elements to the development, introduction and sustainability of LEAN operating principles and associated tools and processes.

ORGANIZATION: People Responsibilities/ reporting line/partnerships

Reporting relationship –
Reports directly to Mill Manager

People responsibility –
May have direct reports depending on the size and nature of the Mill. Role requires associates at all level to take direction from the incumbent.

Partnerships –
Internal to Mill– Mill Manager, Mill Management Team, Team Leaders, all Mill Associates, Mill Support Functions

External to Mill– Other Mill Coordinators and Managers, Operations Consultants, Staff resources

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership commitment and education –
Facilitates, promotes and supports LEAN cultural development which will include –

li Coaches and develops leadership team to manage using LEAN techniques (Leader as a teacher)
li Uses LEAN assessment tools to identify opportunities and gap areas to integrate into overall site LEAN transition plan
li Agrees and manages Mill LEAN timeline
li Facilitates the development, introduction and tracking of standard work for leaders within the Mill
li Exhibit/Create LEAN standards that others can follow

Strategy development and delivery of breakthrough areas
Facilitates the strategy deployment process within the Mill to support KCP True North
li Working with Mill leadership team to support strategy deployment process within the Mill
li Facilitates the development of master and baby A3’s along with appropriate action plans
li Champions problem solving processes (e.g. Kaizen) within the Mill to engage associates
li Implements LEAN tools to support True North and key breakthrough areas
li Facilitates ongoing cadence / PDCA process


Focused Frontline Activities:
Works with Lean Resources to develop, facilitate and manage the introduction of new tools within the Mill, to counteract identified problems, including –

li Carries out education on LEAN tools, processes and thinking
li Manages the introduction of tools and processes to support the Operational Excellence transformation, as a countermeasure to an identified problem
li Facilitate Kaizen events within the Mill and support events throughout KCP
li Ensures existing activities (e.g. centralizing, RFS) are interlinked to provide a coherent framework to the Mill

Communication, Performance Measurement and Systems
Develops and manages systems and processes to ensure compliance with Plan, Do, Check, and Adjust proces