Product System Leader Job Description PRODUCT SYSTEM LEADER
Owensboro, KY
POSITION PURPOSE :
Provide operations team leadership and management to obtain safety, quality, asset management, productivity, housekeeping, logistics, internal controls, human resources, and environmental/energy objectives. Emphasis is in the areas of fiber and utility assets. Incumbent must meet the stated business objectives while furthering the development of the Owensboro Facility team culture.
CUSTOMERS AND CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS :
Incumbent reports to the Mill Manager and functions as Team Leader for the manufacturing and converting. Safely produce quality products and services at lowest possible cost. Assets (materials, inventories, equipment, and personnel) are properly managed, maintained and developed. Positive work environment maintained to promote safety, housekeeping and human relations.
SCOPE :
The incumbent is responsible for management of all assets and leads a multi-functional work team and support resources that have the responsibility to safely 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.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
This position requires knowledge and ability typically associated with a bachelor’s degree. The incumbent must have broad knowledge and significant experience in manufacturing operations or related areas at the functional level and a working knowledge of multi-functional issues. Demonstrated capability of superior performance in a team environment is essential.
DIMENSIONS :
This position has approximately 2-3 exempt direct reports and over 95 hourly direct reports.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :
• Promote and participate in mill loss control management by ensuring Kimberly-Clark safety standards are met, as well as compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Organize, manage, and audit manufacturing operations to ensure continuous improvement of safety, 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.
• Develop and maintain sound employee relations and morale to ensure uninterrupted productive operations, and the maintenance of a non-organized union status.
• Establish long-range manpower needs and plan for the efficient utilization of employees within the Manufacturing Department.
• Analyze and coach for sound decision-making processes.
• Develop communication vehicles to improve intra-team knowledge of missions, objectives, status, issues, plans, priorities, and accomplishments.
• 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.
• Ensure that Corporate and facility policies, procedures, systems, and controls are in place and all department personnel are aware and following the established procedures.
• 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 site organizational development.
Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With more than 140 years of history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and empowering them do their best work.  If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.
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.
This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.
K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.  In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization.  However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.
Global VISA and Relocation Specifications: K-C will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role, including assistance to obtain proper work authorization. The benefits provided will be per the terms of K-C’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided in K-C’s sole discretion. Primary Location USA-KY-Owensboro Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time
Job Type: Full time