Asset Leader

at  KimberlyClark

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 151 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.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Engineering Process / Manufacturing / Operation Management / Production Management related discipline with experience worked in any related field with a minimum of 3-5 years working experience.
• Strong leadership qualities (LQs) with excellence interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.
• Have strong trouble shooting skills.
• Preference will be individual with direct experience in personal care manufacturing with broad based operational management and experience will be an added advantage but not compulsory.
• English fluency in both writing and speaking.

ROLE OVERVIEW & PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Plan, organize and control the activities of the assets to meet production requirement within the cost and quality standards and achieved productivity objectives (Rate of Operation: su/hr, reliability, Conformance to Plan, BOM accuracy) such as production planning, labour control, labour work schedule, raw material control and stock counting
• To monitor daily production output and to come out with a daily production strategy in order to meet customer demand and liaise with planner team for better production plan.
• To implement stock analysis & adjustment and identify the root cause for any discrepancies.
• To monitor, analyse and lead changes to run rates, material changes and BOM and to have a discussion with Production Planner to ensure no interruption to supply and demand.
• To do a monthly analysis of the department monthly manufacturing cost together with his superior from both fixed and variable cost which includes raw material usage, consumable expenses, maintenance expenses, finished goods movements, labour, production conformances and labour. ·
• Control, check and approve KC & third-party labour attendance & claim.
• Utilizing Performance Assessment system and tools in coaching for performance, career development and performance management to ensure employees are developed to their full potential through coaching, appropriate training and education, goal setting and career development to add value to the company performance and to encourage retention of employees.
• To lead the capability training program plans and development, update the employees skill matrix, leading training sessions and involve in evaluation of employees capability.
• As one of the resources that will lead problem solving, as part of LEAN transformation activity from safety, quality, process, human resource or maintenance related issue
• To lead the effort of SOPs and WIs documentations development and updates that directly related to workforce such as work standards, product quality standard and basic machine operations.
• Ensure that all practices at assets area in accordance with SOP to achieve good manufacturing practices for maximum utilization of assets.
• Ensure good GMP, housekeeping practices at relevant assets area meeting desired standards of PCI rating by leading daily GEMBA walk and GEMBA review with internal team and external parties (EHS, Mill Logistics, and Maintenance).
• To lead and conduct at least one monthly TOPs with another team member in an effort to proactively improve the level of safety in the department and ensure the closure on all the safety related findings highlighted from GEMBA or any other activities.
• Promote and implement safety measures in correct safety practices to ensure a safe operating environment.
• Ensure effectiveness application of quality management system at operation to manufacture and deliver products which meet or exceed customer expectations for quality, performance and value and to strive for continual improvement.

CORE ROLE COMPENTENCIES:

• Problem solving and decision-making skills - process, safety, and quality.
• Analytical skills – data analysis, design of experiment, statistical process control etc
• Capable of identifying EHS&S hazards and assessing associated risks
• Incident investigations and associated causal analyses.
• Ability to execute routine checks/self-assessments of the site EHS&S program maturity and performance (i.e., status of compliance and risk management considering local legal requirements and K-C Perf. and Mgt. Standards)
• Relevant leaderships skills related to taking accountability; positive role modeling; demonstrating commitment (i.e., per the Leadership Curriculum)
• Project management and management of change capabilities
• Collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Familiarity with mfg. planning/execution/capital allocation processes

Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark:

• Competitive salary and incentives: We offer a competitive salary and a range of incentives, including bonus opportunities and flexible work options.
• Fantastic range of benefits: Our benefits package is second to none, with everything from health & life insurance, dental & vision care, employee assistance program, paid time off, well-being activities, and more.
• A culture of caring: We believe that a happy and healthy workforce is a productive workforce, so we offer a variety of programs and resources to support our employees’ well-being