Cass Grabowski
Summary
Experienced Kimberly-Clark manufacturing leader with extensive knowledge of Beech Island operations and the hourly workforce. Proven experience in employee coaching and development, performance management, problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and leading teams through change. Background in frontline leadership and site safety, supported by a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management. Seeking to leverage manufacturing and people-leadership experience to support Beech Island’s transition to a High Performance Work System.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Crew Leader
Kimberly Clark
Beech Island, SC
04.2019 - 01.2024
- Lead and support hourly manufacturing employees while coordinating daily priorities and work assignments to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and business objectives.
- Coach team members on performance expectations, provide constructive feedback, reinforce accountability, and support employee development and capability growth.
- Promote employee engagement, teamwork, and ownership while supporting employees through changing priorities, processes, and expectations.
- Address employee and operational concerns through communication, coaching, problem solving, and collaboration with manufacturing leaders and cross-functional support teams.
Safety Specialist
Kimberly Clark
Beech Island, USA
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Partnered with employees, manufacturing leaders, and cross-functional teams to identify workplace concerns, evaluate risks, and implement solutions that improved employee safety and manufacturing performance.
- Conducted investigations by gathering information, engaging employees and leaders, identifying root causes, documenting findings, and supporting corrective actions.
- Coached employees and leaders on expectations, accountability, and safe work practices while supporting behavioral change and continuous improvement.
- Led safety inspections, documented findings and corrective actions, and developed POKA forms to improve documentation consistency and support site processes.
Process Operator
Kimberly Clark
Beech Island, USA
08.2010 - 04.2019
- Built extensive frontline experience in an hourly manufacturing environment while adapting to changing production requirements, teams, and operational priorities.
- Collaborated with team members, leaders, and support functions to solve problems and improve manufacturing performance while developing extensive knowledge of Beech Island operations and frontline workforce needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
05-2026
Skills
- Manufacturing Workforce Experience
- Frontline Leadership
- Performance Management
- Employee Coaching & Development
- Team Development & Engagement
- Change Management
- Conflict Resolution & Problem Solving
- Cross-Functional Partnership
- Continuous Improvement
- Safety & Risk Management
- Communication & Relationship Building
- Documentation & Reporting
Timeline
Safety Specialist
Kimberly Clark
01.2024 - 05.2025
Machine Crew Leader
Kimberly Clark
04.2019 - 01.2024
Process Operator
Kimberly Clark
08.2010 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University