Engineering Technical Leader - Process

Role Overview

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. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. You will provide technical leadership and subject-matter expertise in the DRC Tissue manufacturing and converting processes to lead overall process optimization through application of technology, implementation of best practice standards, building capability within the salary & hourly teams, and driving cost savings programs within the mill.

What You Will Do

Provide technical leadership and subject-matter expertise in the DRC Tissue manufacturing and converting processes to lead overall process optimization through application of technology, implementation of best practice standards, building capability within the salary & hourly teams, and driving cost savings programs within the mill. Support the application of the Quality Management Process in all assignments and responsibilities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will need to possess 3+ years of commercialization experience to enable realization of business unit strategies. You will need to apply engineering principles, standards and procedures in the execution of projects and programs that advance process innovation. You will need to have strong analytical/statistical skills and ability to mine process data from MES systems and provide clear direction for areas of improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in sciences, engineering or related discipline.
• 15+ years of industrial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience combined with demonstrated track record leading and directing technical teams and projects that successfully meet business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in a key part of the Kimberly-Clark proprietary knowledge base.
• Subject matter expert in papermaking manufacturing technologies, products, processes and materials.
• Direct experience with Tissue Manufacturing operation and/or process development preferred.
• Ability to effectively influence across all levels and functions in the organization, drive decision-making and execute complex projects within demanding timelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including complex problem solving, with the ability to conduct larger problem-solving sessions on business-critical issues (in this mill or other areas of business).
• LSS methodology and ability to progress to the Black belt level.

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.