Global Master Black Belt (Manufacturing)

Global Master Black Belt

Job Description

As a person, you're a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today's challenges into tomorrow's success stories. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

Summary of Position:
Reporting to the Associate Director, Six Sigma Master Black Belt, this global role will engage and collaborate with regional Master Black Belts to lead the development and deployment of CI/OPEX/LSS global standards and capability frameworks. The Master Black Belt (MBB) will be responsible for creating advanced LSS training materials, combining interactive online learning and hands-on online workshops focused on practical, real-world problem-solving.  The role requires strong coaching, mentoring, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization—from frontline associates to senior leaders—and will leverage Agile Sprint methodologies to accelerate execution and learning.

Location:  This role can be located anywhere globally and can sit at any KC site globally. 

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and deployment of CI/OPEX/LSS global standards and capability frameworks through collaboration with regional MBBs.
• Design and deliver innovative LSS capability programs using interactive online platforms and hands-on, online workshops focused on practical problem-solving.
• Coach and mentor belts and stakeholders across functions and organizational levels, from frontline employees to executive leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma and Agile Sprint methodologies, including planning, standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Apply structured change management approaches to ensure sustainable adoption of new ways of working across regions.
• Influence and align diverse stakeholders without formal authority, navigating complex matrixed and multicultural organizations.
• Integrate AI/GenAI tools into LSS programs to support on-demand learning, faster diagnostics, and scalable coaching.
• Present complex improvement concepts, analyses, and recommendations to executive stakeholders to inform strategic decisions.

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 Supply Chain, 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 degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• You must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in the English Language.
• Master Black Belt Certification from a recognized and reputable organization (e.g., ASQ or equivalent)
• 7+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, ideally in manufacturing and global supply chain environments.
• Proven experience engaging and collaborating with regional MBBs in the development and deployment of CI/OPEX/LSS global standards.
• Deep expertise in Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques, including SPC, MSA, Multivariate Analysis, hypothesis testing, regression, root cause analysis, DOE, pFMEA and control plan.
• Strong ability to influence across levels without authority—from frontline to executive leadership.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and facilitation skills across a heavily matrixed organization, including experience with C-Suite stakeholders.
• Ability to work across global time zones with a flexible schedule to support distributed teams and international collaboration.
• Must be able to travel to meet business needs up to 20% of the time.

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.

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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, 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.

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.

This is a P4/Grade 08 and compensation may vary based on location.  

Salary Range: 127,600 – 157,600 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

Roswell Building 300

Additional Locations

Beech Island Mill, Beech Island Mill, Chester Mill, Corinth Mill KC Prof Products, Corinth Mill Nonwoven Products, Germany-Flexible Location, India - Mumbai, India - Pune, Jenks Mill, LaGrange Mill, Loudon Mill, Malaysia - Johor - Kluang, Malaysia - Petaling Jaya, Marinette Mill, Maumelle Facility, Mobile Mill, Neenah - Cold Spring Facility, Neenah - Experimental Mill, Neenah - KCPX, Neenah - West R&E Office, New Milford Mill, Ogden, Owensboro Mill, Paris Plant, Philippines-Flexible Location {+ 2 more}

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time