Research and Development- Packaging Manager

Kimberly-Clark • Atlanta, GA

267d • $140,000 - $174,000 • Remote

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. Lead the North American Packaging Engineering Team, driving continuous advancement in innovation, sustainability, and cost savings, thereby enhancing KCP's speed to market and overall cost efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of packaging engineering (packaging materials, converting, packaging equipment and processes) and packaging graphics/printing is required.
• Understanding KCP functions/systems is preferred.
• The incumbent must be highly analytical, organized and able to handle numerous, complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day direction for a team of 4 Packaging Engineers and 1 Specification Coordinator.
• Oversee packaging projects to ensure timely delivery for new product launches, lifecycle management (LCM) projects, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Champion innovative and sustainable practices within the Packaging Engineering team.
• Implement strategies to achieve cost savings and improve market speed.
• Maintain and manage the North American packaging specification system infrastructure.
• Drive packaging innovation through the use of new materials and packaging design.
• Manage own packaging projects within the IMF/LCM process.
• Be the North American business contact for packaging and consultant for the EU, LAO & AP regions when required.
• Drive packaging Force/BFS and Sustainability Programs.
• Work with Packaging Graphics team to maintain/improve workflow processes.
• Maintain hardware and software contracts required for the Packaging Team.
• Oversee packaging engineering budget.
• Manage packaging engineering/specification relationships with both KCP manufacturing facilities and external manufacturers.
• Work with packaging suppliers to understand new materials and processes.

Benefits

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Access to an on-site fitness center and occupational health nurse.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts.
• Diverse income protection insurance options.
• Additional programs and support for education, adoption, relocation, or temporary childcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree