Starting change is exciting. Sustaining it through uncertainty and setbacks is what defines a true change leader. A change leader finds a way to drive change when it seems impossible.
Sheri Krueger, B.S.M. · In Her Own Words
Her Story
About Sheri
Sheri Krueger is a supply chain and program management professional with more than two decades of experience at Kimberly-Clark, where she has progressed through a broad range of planning, logistics, procurement, operational excellence, change leadership, project management, automation, and supply chain roles. She currently serves as a Supply Chain Planning & Logistics Consultant, following extensive experience as an Automation Program Manager, KCNA Program Manager, KCNA Project Manager, Operational Excellence Change Leader, Procurement Consultant, Procurement Operations Manager, and Logistics Leader. Throughout her career, she has focused on transforming complex operational and supply chain challenges into structured, executable priorities that improve efficiency, decision-making, and business performance.
Krueger's expertise encompasses supply chain planning and logistics, program and project management, continuous improvement, procurement, strategic sourcing, automation, inventory management, and organizational change. She is a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner and holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the University of Phoenix, as well as an associate's degree in Administrative Assistant studies from Fox Valley Technical College. Her career reflects a strong emphasis on transformational change, operational excellence, cost savings, and developing processes that enable teams to work more effectively. A professional recommendation specifically recognized her ability to create new processes when existing ones fall short, including designing and implementing a pulp management supply chain process that streamlined decision-making and helped prevent material shortages.
Krueger attributes her success to the strong leaders, mentors, and colleagues who have supported her throughout her career, along with her commitment to continuous learning. She believes that change is a constant and that past success cannot be treated as a guarantee of future success, making adaptability an essential professional skill. Her leadership philosophy has evolved from simply helping others toward empowering people to take ownership and sustain results themselves. She participates in Kimberly-Clark's Women's Network and leads Win One Circles, while also supporting United Way. Her professional approach centers on driving meaningful change, continuing to learn, and empowering others to grow and succeed.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Sheri
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the many strong leaders and mentors I have had throughout my career. I have learned tremendously from the people around me, particularly the team leaders and mentors who have guided and challenged me along the way.
Formal learning and professional development have also played an important role. I have continued to learn through classes and new experiences, but I believe the greatest influence on my success has been the people who invested in me and helped me grow throughout my career.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I have received centers on embracing change. I believe that change is the only constant in life. Being successful one year does not necessarily mean that the same approach will make you successful the next year because organizations, teams, priorities, and expectations are constantly evolving.
The stakes continue to grow, and we have to be willing to adapt with them. Rather than becoming comfortable with past success, I believe it is important to recognize change, learn from it, and continually evolve.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that are most important to me are driving change and continuous learning. I believe meaningful progress requires a willingness to challenge existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and create better ways of working.
I am also increasingly focused on empowering others. Earlier in my career, my focus was often on helping others directly; today, I am growing toward helping people become empowered to solve problems, take ownership, and sustain results themselves. For me, continuous learning and empowering others are important parts of both professional growth and effective leadership.
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