Process Engineer
Kimberly-Clark

Job Info

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As a person, you're a learner - a natural leader - someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will:

• Provide technical leadership in the Hand Towel Recycled Fiber Asset Area and WWT facility.
• Responsible for managing the process design, development, optimization and implementation of major processes and systems in the recycled fiber department.
• Overall responsibilities include the delivery of mill asset performance objectives, delivered cost and quality of the recycled fiber provided to the downstream processes as well as input cost management.
• Additionally, up to 25% of this role's time could be focused on continuous improvement projects in the wastewater treatment/steam plant.
• The incumbent will be located at the Loudon Mill and will report to the Fiber and Utilities Operations Team Leader.

CUSTOMERS

Key customers include Mill Leadership Team, Recycled Fiber and Hand Towel Machine Asset Teams, Operating Partners, Maintenance Partners, Mill Technical Team, Operations Specialists and Sector Leadership.

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. When you join our team, you'll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our manufacturing 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:

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Candidates must possess a bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical and/or Pulp and Paper from an accredited College or University and have 2+ years' experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments. Candidates with an Associate, Bachelor, or advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline and possessing applicable experience may also be considered.
• Experience using manufacturing analysis tools, such as: SPC (statistical process control), design of experiments, process capability studies, Six Sigma, etc.
• A demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve project results within required timeframes.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working across multiple manufacturing technologies, e.g. LDC, UTAD and fiber-based processing experience (RF, broke, Virgin) is preferred.
• Experience working with external technical service providers.
• Demonstrated continuing self-development (i.e., progress toward an advanced degree).

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Technical Knowledge: Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized for expertise and leadership in application of engineering principles and/or scientific analysis.
• Work with the team to support and drive overall business, mill, and department goals.
• Be actively involved in mill-wide cost transformation and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead/facilitate problem solving on chronic process related issues, or large acute process related issues, identify complex technical issues to determine root cause.
• Utilize data analysis to improve quality of the product and/or process.
• Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development and optimization of manufacturing equipment and processes to meet unit objectives.
• Develop knowledge and skills so as to be recognized for expertise and functional leadership in application of engineering principles, scientific analysis and project management while providing advice and counsel to others.
• Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines. Provide leadership by example in corporate safety, quality, regulatory, product safety and sustainability. Caring for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel.
• Participate in the development of others within the area of the incumbent's expertise.
• Diversity: 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.

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
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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. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects 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.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 - when prompted for employee ID, say "OTHER CALLER" - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.

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.

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