Operations Team Leader

People have looked to  Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we're proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love, and live every day. From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers, and our planet. Kimberly-Clark (KC) Australia’s Millicent Mill is a world class manufacturing facility where we make some our leading brands and have done so for 63 Years! Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex, Huggies, VIVA, U by Kotex, Poise and Depend, improve the lives of people around the world. We generously support local not for profit organisations. Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. Dimensions of the role

• Millicent Mill is located in South Australia, Mount Gambier is the closest satellite town
• Businesses: Family Care, KC Professional
• Organization: 3 direct reports - accountability for a large team at the mill of approx. 100 employees 
• Assets: 1 tissue machine, 5 converting assets

About You The Operations Team Leader will be responsible to lead a manufacturing and operations team across Family Care and B2B operations for Kimberly-Clark Australia. The individual will be a member of the leadership team at the mill, and will ensure we operate with excellence to serve Australian consumers. This individual is expected to bring outside expertise to continuously improve the operational capability. Key Accountabilities The Operations Team Leader is a core member of the mill leadership team and leads a sizeable Operations team in the mill to meet Kimberly-Clark’s Manufacturing Standards to achieve ‘Best in Class’ results Incorporate best practices in employee safety, quality of product and asset productivity In the areas of safety, comply with K-C and regulatory requirements related to EHS&S Lead by example to drive the right culture and capabilities to improve mindsets & behaviors Support the identification & mitigation of risks, and control safety & environmental hazards Coach teams to get to the root cause and drive both corrective and preventative actions Proactively promote, participate & support the Quality Management System Accountable for Quality KPIs – RFT Make, Customer complaints, COPQ Communicate importance of quality among production teams Support QMS requirements – QNC, CAPA, complaints handling and resolution Drive though leadership to maximize asset utilization, whilst meeting the required standards of safety and product quality at minimized cost Provide guidance and support to the operations team on the global and local initiatives/programs to build World Class Manufacturing Culture in the organization (LEAN, Reliability, OPEX, LSS, Sustainability, Digital Manufacturing). Coach and develop team members to ensure manufacturing processes are robust, stable and technical challenges are systemically addressed Drive Operational benchmarks and implement best practices for continuous improvement Provide leadership in the implementation of the facility quality system, ensuring all operational team members clearly understand the importance of process control principles, on product quality Own Leader Standard Work , GEMBA and Lean Six Sigma best practices in operations Lead the performance management and development of the team through training, performance management and career development tools Along with your commitment to delivering high quality products you will need: Degree in Engineering, Material sciences or related field At least 10-12+ years exposure in factory management/complex industrial operations with 3-5 years of is in an Operational Leadership Management position Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to manage large organizations Strong expertise in lean, six sigma in continuous improvement Evidence of background of specialized knowledge/experience in the particular discipline Proven records of working with stakeholders in a matrix organization and cross function Experience across categories (paper, personal care) will be an added advantage What’s on offer: Our manufacturing employees are some of our most important workers, our most loyal fans, and our favourite people, so we take care of them  very well. We’ve listed just a few of the many offerings that the successful candidate of this role would enjoy, if hired. You can expect: A very competitive remuneration package with opportunities for up-skilling and career development To create authentic connections with your team members and peers who have a passion to deliver high quality products with a focus on safety To work in a world class facility with leading technology Flexible Working Arrangement options Access to free Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Social Club (inc. discount fuel card and one of the biggest family Christmas shows in SA), on site canteen + free gym, and discounted Kimberly-Clark products Paid Parental Leave including Partner Leave Relocation support for the successful candidate Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly. Kimberly Clark is proudly accredited with as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality WGEA! Kimberly Clark is proudly ranked by Forbes as 'World's Best Employer' 2021, 2022! 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, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability 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. It is a condition of employment in this role that you are, and remain, fully vaccinated against COVID19, and agree to provide evidence of your vaccination to us on request.

Primary Location

Australia - South Australia - Millicent Operations Team Leader

Job Description

About Us People have looked to  Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we're proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love, and live every day. From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers, and our planet. Kimberly-Clark (KC) Australia’s Millicent Mill is a world class manufacturing facility where we make some our leading brands and have done so for 63 Years! Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex, Huggies, VIVA, U by Kotex, Poise and Depend, improve the lives of people around the world. We generously support local not for profit organisations. Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. Dimensions of the role

• Millicent Mill is located in South Australia, Mount Gambier is the closest satellite town
• Businesses: Family Care, KC Professional
• Organization: 3 direct reports - accountability for a large team at the mill of approx. 100 employees 
• Assets: 1 tissue machine, 5 converting assets
• Key Metrics: Safety, quality, total delivered cost, customer service, projects completion, people development, GMP standards

About You The Operations Team Leader will be responsible to lead a manufacturing and operations team across Family Care and B2B operations for Kimberly-Clark Australia. The individual will be a member of the leadership team at the mill, and will ensure we operate with excellence to serve Australian consumers. This individual is expected to bring outside expertise to continuously improve the operational capability. Key Accountabilities

• The Operations Team Leader is a core member of the mill leadership team and leads a sizeable Operations team in the mill to meet Kimberly-Clark’s Manufacturing Standards to achieve ‘Best in Class’ results
• Incorporate best practices in employee safety, quality of product and asset productivity
• In the areas of safety, comply with K-C and regulatory requirements related to EHS&S
• Lead by example to drive the right culture and capabilities to improve mindsets & behaviors
• Support the identification & mitigation of risks, and control safety & environmental hazards
• Coach teams to get to the root cause and drive both corrective and preventative actions
• Proactively promote, participate & support the Quality Management System
• Accountable for Quality KPIs – RFT Make, Customer complaints, COPQ
• Communicate importance of quality among production teams
• Support QMS requirements – QNC, CAPA, complaints handling and resolution
• Drive though leadership to maximize asset utilization, whilst meeting the required standards of safety and product quality at minimized cost
• Provide guidance and support to the operations team on the global and local initiatives/programs to build World Class Manufacturing Culture in the organization (LEAN, Reliability, OPEX, LSS, Sustainability, Digital Manufacturing).
• Coach and develop team members to ensure manufacturing processes are robust, stable and technical challenges are systemically addressed
• Drive Operational benchmarks and implement best practices for continuous improvement
• Provide leadership in the implementation of the facility quality system, ensuring all operational team members clearly understand the importance of process control principles, on product quality
• Own Leader Standard Work , GEMBA and Lean Six Sigma best practices in operations
• Lead the performance management and development of the team through training, performance management and career development tools

Along with your commitment to delivering high quality products you will need:

• Degree in Engineering, Material sciences or related field
• At least 10-12+ years exposure in factory management/complex industrial operations with 3-5 years of is in an Operational Leadership Management position
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to manage large organizations
• Strong expertise in lean, six sigma in continuous improvement
• Evidence of background of specialized knowledge/experience in the particular discipline
• Proven records of working with stakeholders in a matrix organization and cross function
• Experience across categories (paper, personal care) will be an added advantage

What’s on offer: Our manufacturing employees are some of our most important workers, our most loyal fans, and our favourite people, so we take care of them  very well. We’ve listed just a few of the many offerings that the successful candidate of this role would enjoy, if hired. You can expect:

• A very competitive remuneration package with opportunities for up-skilling and career development
• To create authentic connections with your team members and peers who have a passion to deliver high quality products with a focus on safety
• To work in a world class facility with leading technology
• Flexible Working Arrangement options
• Access to free Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Social Club (inc. discount fuel card and one of the biggest family Christmas shows in SA), on site canteen + free gym, and discounted Kimberly-Clark products
• Paid Parental Leave including Partner Leave
• Relocation support for the successful candidate

To Be Considered: Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly. In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands, and culture - Kimberly Clark is proudly accredited with as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality WGEA! Kimberly Clark is proudly ranked by Forbes as 'World's Best Employer' 2021, 2022! 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, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability 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. It is a condition of employment in this role that you are, and remain, fully vaccinated against COVID19, and agree to provide evidence of your vaccination to us on request.

Primary Location

Australia - South Australia - Millicent

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

About Us

Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr