Logistics Consultant - Automation Engineer

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 

Position focuses on leading and supporting projects within the KCNA Distribution Process Support Team with focus on the reliability and continuous improvement of implemented automation solutions.  This role will support the lifecycle management of automation investments by ensuring automation, including AGVs, maintain productivity and uptime targets.  The role will also partner with automation original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to drive continuous improvement opportunities, including optimizing maintenance, to achieve overall automation reliability.  This position will also likely be involved with new project deployments. Specific projects are supported individually or by providing leadership and participation on focused cross-discipline teams.

Customers: K-C and Third Party Logistics (3PL) - operated facilities with implemented AGV automation, Staff Automation and Automation Project Teams, Internal and External Vendors, including automation OEMs, Procurement, KC Manufacturing teams.

In this role, you will:

• Provide ongoing leadership of continuous improvement and lifecycle management of implemented AGV systems within the mill and distribution center network.
• Continuous improvement scope includes maintaining & improving overall AGV uptime and throughput performance, including but not limited to: AGV maintenance program, AGV battery and charging management, traffic flow and mapping maintenance and providing software-related support as needed.
• Identify AGV performance and standardization opportunities across the network and work with site and staff automation team members to optimize AGV efficiency.
• Serve as key liaison for AGV OEMs, staff automation and onsite resources for mills and third party-operated warehouses to assess automation and process problems, shortcomings, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Develop a scope and depth of knowledge in safety, quality, and materials handling/warehousing technical expertise to investigate and drive continuous improvement and innovative solutions.
• Support cost improvement and capability building programs to facilitate the achievement of supply chain cost objectives.
• Lead or participate in cross functional project teams made up of diverse team members ranging from senior leaders to machine or lift operators. 
• Create/support site level management systems for assessing overall AGV reliability and efficiency.

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 more than 150 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.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or technical degree in engineering (electrical or mechanical preferred) or technical supply chain disciplines
• 5+ years supply-chain experience, preferably with AGV/automation or warehousing/manufacturing operations
• Experience working with equipment OEM; Warehouse systems (WMS) and warehouse layout (CAD) prior experience
• Ability to lead troubleshooting / problem solving to identify root causes and/or areas of continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to apply lean principles for driving continuous improvement
• Travel expectations up to 50% within North America facilities

Total Benefits

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.
 

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

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.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

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.  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.

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.

Salary Range: $106,000 – $131,000 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.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

Grade 9/P3

Primary Location

No K-C Work Site - GA

Additional Locations

USA-REMOTE

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time