Northfleet Port Manager

Northfleet Port Manager

Job Description

Northfleet Port Manager

Location: Northfleet Plant, Kent, UK

Competitive Salary + Benefits

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.  

This role will be part of Kimberly Clark's International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business—an organization rooted in purpose and innovation that has built a legacy with global impact.

As Kimberly-Clark forms a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world-class international tissue and professional products company, this role is proposed to transfer to the new venture once the transaction closes, anticipated in mid-2026, subject to consultation and other applicable legal requirements.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses.

You’ll be part of a high-potential business that combines Kimberly-Clark’s iconic brands and commercial excellence with Suzano’s industrial and sustainability leadership.

Our North site manager is a day-based role with responsibility for the Northfleet Jetty operations & compliance including vessel management, site contracts, materials movements, site vehicle maintenance and other requirements.

In this role, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:


* Managing the logistics and safe running Northfleet port including vessel discharge, import/export requirements and long-term capital planning.


* Build and maintain strong working relationships with other agencies such as PLA, Border Force and the EA.


* Manage material movement and stock holdings working with third party contractors to ensure supply to the manufacturing operation is not interrupted.


* Develop and drive sustainable cost transformation initiatives using the assets available on site.


* Key contact for the London Scrap Terminal ensuring on site operations are compliant with Kimberly Clark expectations.


* Maintain and develop safety standards on site being a performance standard owner for areas such as transport.


* Utilise Lean principles to ensure robust processes and standards are maintained

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 drivi...