Mfg Tech Leader, EVS - Absorbent & Sustainable Technologies

Kimberly-Clark • Neenah, WI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

You were made to do this work: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. As a Technical Strategist, you will lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide absorbent and sustainable asset strategies for our Personal Care and associated Packaging Technologies. It is accountable for advancing and globally deploying innovative, sustainable manufacturing technologies and processes by integrating efforts across segments, platforms, and assets. The position also identifies and capitalizes on emerging opportunities to deliver end-to-end business value across the Supply Chain. In this role, you will:
Develop, execute, communicate, and sustain global strategies for absorbent and sustainable Personal Care technologies (diapers, garments, pads, tampons, etc.)
Drive and own asset strategies and technology roadmaps that enable innovation and strengthen supply chain resilience through differentiated manufacturing, process, and supply solutions.
Lead and support research into new absorbent and sustainable product supply opportunities, translating insights into technology development for innovative and existing technology and equipment across the enterprise.
Lead development and deployment of disruptive manufacturing technologies aligned with long-term enterprise strategy. This includes absorbent converting assets/equipment with specific ownership in packaging equipment.
Accountable for initiating business cases and assessing capital, capacity, cost, and supply impacts to optimize enterprise value streams and integrate new business opportunities end to end.
Integrate automation and champion digital manufacturing technologies to improve agility, speed, productivity, and eco-efficiency across product lines.
Incorporate external technology and material innovations, competitive insights, market trends, and benchmarks to advance absorbent and sustainable solutions in Personal Care.
Define, monitor, and govern KPIs to measure value stream performance, including cost, quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
Champion sustainable manufacturing practices and oversee the implementation of environmentally responsible technologies and processes.
Develop and execute best practices and transition them to the Manufacturing Technology and Process Advancement (MTPA) platform in alignment with the enterprise digital transformation strategy.
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 R&D roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field
• 15 years or more of experience with at least 5 years in manufacturing facility and creating and developing supply chain strategies
• Prior experience working with manufacturing plants in personal care technologies (diapers, garments, pads and/or tampons) and packaging technologies

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, communicate, and sustain global strategies for absorbent and sustainable Personal Care technologies (diapers, garments, pads, tampons, etc.)
• Drive and own asset strategies and technology roadmaps that enable innovation and strengthen supply chain resilience through differentiated manufacturing, process, and supply solutions.
• Lead and support research into new absorbent and sustainable product supply opportunities, translating insights into technology development for innovative and existing technology and equipment across the enterprise.
• Lead development and deployment of disruptive manufacturing technologies aligned with long-term enterprise strategy. This includes absorbent converting assets/equipment with specific ownership in packaging equipment.
• Accountable for initiating business cases and assessing capital, capacity, cost, and supply impacts to optimize enterprise value streams and integrate new business opportunities end to end.
• Integrate automation and champion digital manufacturing technologies to improve agility, speed, productivity, and eco-efficiency across product lines.
• Incorporate external technology and material innovations, competitive insights, market trends, and benchmarks to advance absorbent and sustainable solutions in Personal Care.
• Define, monitor, and govern KPIs to measure value stream performance, including cost, quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Champion sustainable manufacturing practices and oversee the implementation of environmentally responsible technologies and processes.
• Develop and execute best practices and transition them to the Manufacturing Technology and Process Advancement (MTPA) platform in alignment with the enterprise digital transformation strategy.

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