Global KCP Strategy Consultant at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Roswell, Georgia

Job Description:

Global KCP Strategy Consultant

Job Description

We invite you to participate in our collaborative organization

We’re a dynamic, interactive organization looking for people with ideas to share. Here, not a single mind or idea is unimportant, because the truth is that we cannot do without a single one of them, and we don’t know where our best ideas will come from. The diversity of our workforce brings fresh perspectives that make “brainstorming” all the more stimulating. Equal opportunities are waiting for all in our welcoming and respectful workplace.

Based at the Kimberly-Clark Professional (KCP) Division global headquarters in Rowell, GA, the Global PPE Operating System Manager will report to the Global PPE VP and General Manager.  This role will lead development of a disciplined Operating System for business performance management including implementing critical processes for managing strategic projects.  This leader will be expected to provide leadership, vision, and pragmatic support for executing foundational process and tool development and roll-out required to synchronize approaches globally and enable scaling of the PPE business unit.  Further, this leader will provide recommendations to the PPE VP and General Manager around improvement and critical risk management activities as it relates to business and project performance, ultimately acting as a key member of the PPE leadership team.

Key Relationships

• Reports to Vice President and General Manager of KCP Global Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)




• Works across the PPE business unit and matrixed leadership team




• Member of the PPE leadership team




• Key liaison between Business General Managers (Safety, Scientific, Masks), Finance, Strategy, product supply and key project managers

Major Responsibilities

• Operating System Implementation and Management:  Lead development of a disciplined Operating System for business performance management including implementing critical processes for managing strategic projects. Includes development of reporting framework, key milestone / deliverables tracking, optimal resource allocation, etc.   




• Performance Improvement: Monitors performance of business units and critical projects, co-creating improvements with project and business teams to strengthen plans (identifying risks and suggesting improvements in current plans) and ensure results delivery. Lead development, implementation and roll-out of standard work (including KPI’s, milestones, resourcing alignment, tracking, check/adjust mechanisms) to enable performance improvement.




• Project Management Monitoring and Coaching: Establish required project management infrastructure to enable success for priority PPE projects.  Provide hands-on support and coaching to teams (leaning-in on big projects as needed) to ensure implementation and application of appropriate tools, processes, and resourcing.   




• Critical Business Process Improvement Change Management: Lead efforts to drive increased efficiency and effectiveness of critical business processes.  Application of standard tools (lean, agile, etc.) and industry “best practices” as appropriate to enable step change improvements in processes needed for more effective business operations.  Support implementation of changes in standard work to ensure process improvements operationalized and sustained.     

Candidate Specification – Key Selection Criteria

The ideal candidate will possess the following key experiences:

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  Minimum ten years experience, including:  

  
  
  
  

  • 3+ years experience with one of the blue-chip strategy consulting firms

  
  

  • 5-10+ years industry experience with proven track record of stand-out results delivery

  
  

  • Extensive experience in business performance management, process improvement, information systems improvements (business intelligence), and ideally project management

  
  

  • Demonstrated capabilities in lean, six sigma, or agile desired

  
  

  • Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced setting: enthusiastic about the potential strategic options facing KCP, well-grounded in pragmatic approaches to structuring options available

  
  

  • Experience working in the context of a large, complex, global organization where working across boundaries and leading through influence are keys to success. Negotiates “wins” across functional and sector boundaries

  
  

  • Experience in leading and delivering on large complex change programs

  
  

  • MBA (or equivalent experience) from a first-tier business school or a Bachelors with extensive leadership and strategy experience

  
  

  • Executive presence – is viewed as promotable to a General Manager, line operating role or a broader position within Kimberly-Clark

  
  

  • Global perspective. Extra credit for multi-cultural background, including language skills and
    non-American backgrounds

  
  
  
  

Ideal Personal Profile

• Strategic Vision/Thought Leadership 




• Communication/Personal Impact




• Change Management




• Business Achievement Drive/Performance Driven




• Team/Process Leadership




• Collaborative




• Ability to make the complex simple




• Proven ability to establish trusted relationships with executives and peers




• Demonstrated ability to inspire trust, to influence others, and to promote collaboration across functions




• Capable of providing thought leadership




• Comfortable with pushing on conventional wisdom and having a sound point of view; willing to take the initiative and offer creative solutions; proven trouble shooting skills

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 decided in K-C’s sole discretion.

Primary Location

USA-GA-Atlanta-Roswell

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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