Logistic Team Leader:

Job Description

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

About You

In one of our manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include:

• Create 3 to 5-year vision for the Logistics / Distribution Operations in line with K-C Professional goals and objectives.
• Set challenging but realistic SMART goals within areas of accountability.
• Develop daily plans that maximize warehouse utilization and assure smooth functioning of Logistics / Distribution Operations.
• Provide direct leadership and coaching to distribution crew leaders, coordinators and other personnel to achieve department objectives and exceed plant, external customer and corporate requirements.
• Maintains and executes required internal controls as published by the Mill Internal Control Oversite Program.
• Manage and maintain inventory control within KC standards.
• Partner with and assist 3rd party labor provider for distribution, warehouse and transportation services with focus on best practice and continuous improvement implementation.
• Establish/maintain working conditions and safety attitudes consistent with mill objectives.
• Develop/implement cost improvement programs through implementation of logistics and distribution best practices.
• Foster an environment conducive to favorable employee relations.
• Establish/maintain housekeeping standards in conformance to K-C and government regulations.
• Properly manage materials handling equipment including tractor fleet, lift trucks and mobile equipment.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 4+ years of experience in logistics or other technical area.
• Demonstration of capability to facilitate projects/focus groups in a team environment while providing team leadership.
• Ability to organize change, builds relationships, and make good use of available resources.
• Ability to confront problems and handle conflict.
• Ability to problem solve and set priorities, generating new ideas and improved ways of working while maintaining effective control.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

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

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

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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.

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

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.

This is a M1/Grade 10 and compensation may vary based on location.

Salary Range: 87,260 – 107,780 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

USA-KY-Owensboro

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time