Posted:
12/19/2025, 3:33:46 AM
Location(s):
Atlanta, Georgia, United States ⋅ Georgia, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
You were made to do this work: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
As the Platform Lead, you will report to the Kimberly-Clark Professional Value Stream Leader and support the Professional Wipers end-to-end Value Stream’s strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, cost, quality, and innovation across the product lifecycle. The role acts as the principal partner to the Professional Wipers GM and leadership team for supply chain and value stream opportunities, issues and activities.
In this role, you will:
Partner closely with the Professional Wipers Business and R&D teams to develop and deliver the overall Strategic Business Plan and Annual Business Plan
Drive critical KPIs to manage VS effectiveness, including cost, quality, delivery, customer satisfaction
Work closely with business leaders and Supply Chain functional leaders to improve the overall Professional Wipers Value Stream delivery
Develop and implement the Professional Wipers Value Stream multi-year sourcing and supply strategy to meet the needs of strategic business plans and unlock growth while ensuring business continuity and negotiation leverage
Own Professional Wipers cost transformation to ensure in-year delivery and out-year pipeline development
Bring the outside in, ensure competitive understanding, industry benchmarks and global internal capabilities
The incumbent facilitates supply chain direction and consulting on a wide array of operational issues, bringing significant depth and breadth of experience. This position serves as liaison between mill operations and staff functions and the businesses. He/she would also typically lead development of a major strategic element of the GAP closure plan as well as have responsibility for supply chain points of view/counsel for an assigned category team.
Influence the development of sector strategies and plans so that NA Tissue's strategic roadmap translates into feasible Supply Chain plans.
Lead programs to improve product performance, quality and production processes consistent with the business strategy.
Be the communication conduit between the mills operating teams and category teams, regarding strategies, plans, and issues.
Influence and coordinate the long-term manufacturing and converting facility plans.
Provide leadership to ensure the 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.
About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.
In one of our R&D roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Mgt, Logistics, Engineering or related field
At least 10 years’ experience working in Manufacturing, Operations or Supply Chain, with at least 8 years working/application experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data-driven decision-making
Change management experience (i.e. implementing new skills or participation in implementing cultural change).
Proven success working in and leading multifunctional teams.
Practical experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated organization, project management and communication skills.
Willingness to travel up to 25% for on-site assessments and collaboration
Preferred Experiences:
Experience with tissue manufacturing and converting technology, established network within the Kimberly-Clark Professional network.
Experience in end-to-end innovation cycles
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 www.mykcbenefits.com.
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.
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, 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 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.
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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Website: https://www.kimberly-clark.com/
Headquarter Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1872
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Consumer Goods ⋅ Health Care