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Lead Process EngineerJob Description

Locations Available: Neenah, WI, Ogden, UT, Paris, TX, Beech Island, SC, Warren, OH, or Maumelle, AR

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World. 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.

About You

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. You will:

• Flow to work as part of the Value Stream Engineering Optimization Team. Expected to support manufacturing and converting activities across all Baby & Child Care. In the event of escalation, assist Asset Operations teams in returning assets to target performance.
• Provide technical leadership for sector-wide Overall Equipment Effectiveness improvement initiatives by identifying optimization opportunities, developing and executing action plans, and driving accountability across Baby Child Care assets.
• Support and implement strategy deployment for capacity and capability liberation by leveraging production data to inform Baby Child Care Overall Equipment Effectiveness Strategy, Supply Chain Priority Initiatives, and Cost Transformation efforts.
• Collaborate with mill and value stream teams to develop and manage annual Glidepaths for the Baby Child Care portfolio, including providing input and supporting adjustments.
• Deliver periodic production data reports to Platform Leads and key stakeholders to support platform health tracking, performance analysis, and data-driven decision-making across the Baby Child Care Supply Chain.
• Effectively collaborate with a cross-functional team that includes R&D, Supply Chain, mill operations, procurement, equipment suppliers, and external service providers. Partner with mill teams while maintaining a customer focused mindset.
• Lead, coach, and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve Baby Child Care's business results.
• Coordinate team travel planning in partnership with mills and staff to ensure effective onsite support.
• Document and report unit work in accordance with Kimberly-Clark policy, ensuring effective communication, protection of proprietary information, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline from an accredited university, including Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials/Polymer Science, or Biomedical Engineering.
• Multiple years of process engineering experience in progressively broader technical or operational roles, with a demonstrated track record of achievement and growth.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional networks at the enterprise level.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor subject matter expert personnel.
• Strong fundamentals in engineering systems and tools to drive technical innovation.
• Ability to lead technical teams and projects that meet business objectives.
• Effective collaboration skills across R&D, Supply Chain, mill operations, procurement, equipment suppliers, and external service providers.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing systems, materials, product, and competitive process knowledge.
• Strong LEAN, problem-solving, process validation, and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in packaging, bagger, or casepacking.
• Experience in both manufacturing and staff environment.
• Direct experience with Personal Care manufacturing technologies and Baby & Child Care business platforms.
• Proficiency in process engineering data analytics tools (Excel, PI, Plant Applications, MIDAS, SEEQ, JMP).

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

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.

To Be Considered
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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 encompassesthe 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 local policies.

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.

Salary Range: 87,260 - 107,780 USDAt 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 LocationOgdenAdditional LocationsBeech Island Mill, Maumelle Facility, Neenah - West Office Facility 1, Paris Plant, Warren PlantWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time