Engineering Technical Leader - Process

Kimberly-Clark • Marinette, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Engineering Technical Leader - Process Job Description 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 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 following customers: Mill Leadership Team, Tissue Manufacturing and Converting Asset Teams, Site Technical Team, Hourly Operations & Maintenance Team, Staff Engineering Team, and Vendors. Provide leadership in corporate safety, quality, regulatory, product safety and sustainability. Support the application of the Quality Management Process in all assignments and responsibilities. Ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development and Diversity policy are fully supported as appropriate for the position. Manage self in accordance with the Kimberly-Clark Ways of Working, utilize LEAN principles in the development and management of work and drive change within the organization as a role model for process improvement. Protect and defend Kimberly-Clark proprietary technology, products, and business processes through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets. Conceive, develop, validate, share and teach ideas leading to new or improved products, processes, materials, systems or basic scientific knowledge as appropriate to the business unit and peer plants. Locate existing, internal or external, or novel technology solutions for process and product needs. Possess 3+ years of commercialization experience to enable realization of business unit strategies. Recommend strategies to protect novel technology solutions to sustain identified advantages in market. Apply engineering principles, standards and procedures in the execution of projects and programs that advance process innovation. Strong analytical/statistical skills and ability to mine process data from MES systems and provide clear direction for areas of improvement. Experienced working with external technical service providers and suppliers. Coach and mentor junior team members to increase technical knowledge which provides opportunity for professional growth. Implement documentation and reporting of unit work as required by Kimberly-Clark policy. Ensure protection of proprietary information in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Effective communication skills with the ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment (mill technical and operations resources, suppliers, management, etc.). Communicate appropriately with all customers, conducting all communications and transactions with the utmost integrity and honesty to build an unimpeachable business reputation. Support Lean Six Sigma methodology through mentoring of candidates, as well as preference to either be LSS black belt certified or actively working towards certification. Provide technical leadership and cost savings/optimization program development and proactively support business strategies. Drive and recommend actions to realize goals. Work collaboratively with R&D and peer mills to support their technical needs. Identify best practices, determine project management details and monitor progress. Implement vision of future direction, drive innovation in the development of new product, process, or material concepts. Coach and mentor other team members and effectively communicate accomplishments. Actively pursue and support standard solutions across the site and within the Tissue Business Unit. 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 manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with Tissue Manufacturing operation and/or process development preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 following customers: Mill Leadership Team, Tissue Manufacturing and Converting Asset Teams, Site Technical Team, Hourly Operations & Maintenance Team, Staff Engineering Team, and Vendors.
• Provide leadership in corporate safety, quality, regulatory, product safety and sustainability.
• Support the application of the Quality Management Process in all assignments and responsibilities.
• Ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development and Diversity policy are fully supported as appropriate for the position.
• Manage self in accordance with the Kimberly-Clark Ways of Working, utilize LEAN principles in the development and management of work and drive change within the organization as a role model for process improvement.
• Protect and defend Kimberly-Clark proprietary technology, products, and business processes through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.
• Conceive, develop, validate, share and teach ideas leading to new or improved products, processes, materials, systems or basic scientific knowledge as appropriate to the business unit and peer plants.
• Locate existing, internal or external, or novel technology solutions for process and product needs.
• Possess 3+ years of commercialization experience to enable realization of business unit strategies.
• Recommend strategies to protect novel technology solutions to sustain identified advantages in market.
• Apply engineering principles, standards and procedures in the execution of projects and programs that advance process innovation.
• Strong analytical/statistical skills and ability to mine process data from MES systems and provide clear direction for areas of improvement.
• Experienced working with external technical service providers and suppliers.
• Coach and mentor junior team members to increase technical knowledge which provides opportunity for professional growth.
• Implement documentation and reporting of unit work as required by Kimberly-Clark policy.
• Ensure protection of proprietary information in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment (mill technical and operations resources, suppliers, management, etc.).
• Communicate appropriately with all customers, conducting all communications and transactions with the utmost integrity and honesty to build an unimpeachable business reputation.
• Support Lean Six Sigma methodology through mentoring of candidates, as well as preference to either be LSS black belt certified or actively working towards certification.
• Provide technical leadership and cost savings/optimization program development and proactively support business strategies.
• Drive and recommend actions to realize goals.
• Work collaboratively with R&D and peer mills to support their technical needs.
• Identify best practices, determine project management details and monitor progress.
• Implement vision of future direction, drive innovation in the development of new product, process, or material concepts.
• Coach and mentor other team members and effectively communicate accomplishments.
• Actively pursue and support standard solutions across the site and within the Tissue Business Unit.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level