Process Engineer - Raw Materials

Job Description

You were made to do this work: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

Summary of Position:

Incumbent reports to the Quality Manager and receives direction in the form of broadly defined objectives. Responsibilities include meeting team objectives and effective use of resources.

Incumbent Demonstrates both personal and organizational sensitivity.

In this role, you will:

• Visibly demonstrate safety as a value by following safety procedures, maintaining a safe workplace and complying with safety rules. Actively participate in achieving organization and personal safety objectives.
• Communicate fully with superiors, subordinates and others who have need to know. Communicate in a way that is timely, complete, concise, candid, and clear.
• Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.
• Develop and maintain a partnership with suppliers to improve supplied material quality.
• Maintain/update files of supplied material log and vendor contacts used in the plant.
• Incumbent is expected to travel (approximately 10%).
• Other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Attend meetings pertaining to Safety and Quality, or as directed by Plant leadership.
• Establish, own, and execute Raw Material Improvement Plan. Demonstrate a 30% YOY improvement on top 1-2 materials.
• Provide functional leadership to Raw Material Associate.
• Supports Quality culture by building relationship with operations by spending time on the operations floor.

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.

In one of our Engineering, 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:

• Education required / preferred: Undergraduate degree
• Lead by example in managing Safety and Quality values and practices in accordance with One-KC Behaviors.
• Knowledge of the raw materials used in production.
• Technical specialist to differentiate material issues versus machine issues.
• Experience with or the ability to learn and use computer programs (Microsoft Office, EWMA, STORM, SAP, SAMS, and EtQ).
• Ability to ensure work is appropriately documented and retrievable.
• Ability to teach others (position requires small group training of operators on specific tasks).
• High level of initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to obtain and utilize quality-related documents and procedures (i.e. Raw Material Specifications, Product Specifications, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Internal Controls).
• Consistent track record of delivering results while creating and maintaining a constructive work environment.

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.

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.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

This is a P1/Grade 11position and compensation may vary based on location.

Salary Range: 78, 660 – 92, 980 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

Neenah - Cold Spring Facility

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time