Hybrid Lead Process Engineer

at Kimberly-Clark

• Job title: Lead Process Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $85,540 - $105,620 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Roswell, United States

About the role

• Lead Process Engineer at Kimberly-Clark optimizing supply chain assets and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Focused on delivering performance improvements, cost reductions, and sustainability compliance.

Responsibilities

• Flow to work as part of the Supply Chain Team.
• Expected to be able to support converting and manufacturing activities across all of KCNA.
• In the event of escalation, assist AO teams to return asset to target results.
• Drive the development and execution of the OEE plans for assets.
• Coordinate and lead targeted onsite action plans.
• Provide hands-on assistance to onsite teams.
• Significant presence at KCNA mills is expected.
• Support and implement strategy deployment process for capacity and capability liberation supporting the KCNA OEE Strategy, Supply Chain Priority Initiatives, and Cost Transformation requirements.
• Provide leadership of initiatives that improve OEE on supply chain focus assets.
• 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 keeping a customer focused mindset.
• Support multiple initiatives to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve KCNA business results.
• Develop technical and scientific expertise in an areas of industrial equipment function, optimization and reliability.
• Maintain technical expertise in the area of process engineering.
• Able to perform mass and energy balances, waste and delay analysis, troubleshooting of complex problems using data systems.
• Implement the documentation and report of unit work as required by KC policy, effective communication, protection of proprietary information, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide leadership by example in corporate safety, quality, regulatory, product safety and sustainability.
• Ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development policy are fully supported.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience or an Associate’s degree with an equivalent 10+ years of experience in a related discipline (e.g. Science, Technology, or Engineering).
• Direct experience with UCTAD, HK and/or DRC technologies/platforms strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional network at sector.
• Subject matter experience in chemical engineering and process analysis.
• Subject matter experience in converting and/or tissue manufacturing operation and optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to teach SME and SMS personnel.
• Demonstrated knowledge in chemical systems, functional specifications, and P&ID development.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with a cross-functional team that includes R&D, Supply Chain, mill operations, procurement, equipment suppliers and external service providers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and projects that successfully meet business objectives.

Benefits

• 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.