Kimberly-Clark

Senior Logistics Manager

USA-CT-New Milford Full time
Senior Logistics Manager

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:

  • Lead the development of Strategies, objectives and execution plans that optimize both the Distribution Center and Material Flow operations, including driving On-Time/In Full, best in-class product storage and handling, and delivery of high inventory accuracy and low damage results.
  • Drive supply chain value capture activities across all aspects of Logistics to eliminate waste, improve storage density, and yield cost savings.
  • Provides input into new (or improving existing) processes, standards or operational plans in support of mill/Logistics strategies, with some impact on business unit/Logistics overall results.
  • Maintain strong, safe working conditions and drive a people-based safety culture consistent with plant and staff objectives.   
  • Lead and develop the talent of the site Logistics team.
  • Provide work direction and leadership to logistics personnel ensuring labor resources are utilized effectively.           
  • Where applicable, build supplier relationships on-site with third-party operations and hold accountable for performance expectations.
  • Develop and implement effective cost management practices and cost improvement programs
  • Foster an environment conducive to favorable employee relations.
  • Establish/maintain housekeeping standards in conformance to plant and government regulations
  • Properly manage materials handling equipment including but not limited to lift truck fleet, robotic cells, palletizers, and conveyance system.
  • Provide oversight to Trailer Yard services, safety, and efficiency.

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

  • Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in logistics or operations.  
  • Experience in a leadership/supervisory position required. 
  • Applies in-depth advanced Logistics knowledge and skills, integrating theories and principles into the context of the broader KC Supply-Chain.
  • Provides Logistics expert advice, coaching and counseling to peers and the broader Logistics organization in general.
  • Possesses strong understanding of a Mill Operation and the relationship and integration of Logistics within that Operation.
  • Demonstration of capability to facilitate projects/focus groups in a team environment while providing team leadership.

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

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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.

This is a M3/Grade 8 and compensation may vary based on location. 

 

Salary Range: 140,320 – 173,360 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

New Milford Mill

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time