Lead Electrical Engineer - Towel & Wiper VSE Optimization Team

Kimberly-Clark•Atlanta, GA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. The Lead Electrical Engineer provides technical leadership for the KCNA Supply Chain with a focus on delivering a step-change in asset performance while driving costs down to world class benchmarks. This position provides technical troubleshooting and support, collaborating with mill staff and cross-functional team members in the design, development, and optimization of processes in support of overall OEE delivery, cost reduction, and sustainability compliance. Organizational Relationships: Reports to the Engineering Technical Strategist and Team Leader in the KCNA Towel & Wiper Supply Chain Optimization Team Interacts frequently with Mill Operating Teams, Staff Manufacturing, Research & Development (R&D), Planning, Distribution, and Procurement. In this role, you will: 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 electrical engineering. Complete miscellaneous layouts and drawings using ACAD. Familiarity and ongoing development of knowledge of drives, control systems, motors and instrumentation. 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 minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or an associate’s degree with an equivalent twenty plus (10+) years of experience in a related discipline (e.g. Science, Technology, or Engineering).
Subject matter experience in electrical and controls technologies including line integration.
Subject matter experience in converting operation and optimization.
Demonstrated ability to teach SME and SMS personnel.
Demonstrated working knowledge in Rockwell controllers and drives.
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.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with UCTAD, Hydroknit and DRC technologies/platforms strongly preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge in pneumatic and hydraulic system usage and design preferred.

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 electrical engineering.
Complete miscellaneous layouts and drawings using ACAD.
Familiarity and ongoing development of knowledge of drives, control systems, motors and instrumentation.
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.

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.
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.

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