Senior Product Developer

Kimberly-Clark • Neenah, WI

8d • Onsite

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. In this role, you will: Serve as a senior product developer on the Consumer Towels Product Development team. Provide product leadership for the end-to-end development of Consumer Towel innovation, ensuring successful development, commercialization and launch of products. This will include Front End Innovation (FEI) work building Innovation Pathways from consumer insights to product design and ensuring robust learning plans to support market launch. Work in conjunction with R&D team members and cross-functional partners from Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing to execute projects. Reports to a Senior Research & Development Manager and receives work direction from the Research Technical Leader, as well as the Research & Development Manager, though this role is largely self-directed. Give work direction, coaching, and mentoring to 2-3 team members. Lead a cross-functional R&D team to deliver project goals, identifying and driving learning plans, managing project timelines, and driving adherence to key dates/deliverables to ensure project is on-track. Manage Front End of Innovation (FEI) funnel projects to meet deadlines, success criteria and budgets. Partner with business and market research team members to develop and execute plans to gather consumer insights and drive product innovation in support of strategic business plan goals. Work closely with Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance teams, among others, to achieve project goals; significant influence without authority required. Provide work direction, while coaching and mentoring members of the cross-functional R&D team. Ensure all work complies with Corporate Safety, Regulatory, Product Safety, and Quality requirements. Document knowledge and report research and development work as required by R&D policy and IP needs. Works closely with R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance teams, among others, to achieve project goals. Significant influence without authority required. 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 from an accredited college/university.
• 5+ years of experience in product development and/or project management.
• Proven track record of effectively communicating to and influencing leaders/team members across all levels of the organization.
• Prior experience leading projects from ideation through execution.
• Ability to provide work direction to team members who are not in a direct reporting relationship.
• Up to 30% travel, with potential for increased frequency of travel around product launches/implementation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science related field.
• Prefer 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge and background in customer/consumer needs identification is desired.
• Experience in project management/product development, particularly Development & Commercialization (D&C).
• Work experience across a range of R&D or Marketing disciplines.
• Strong understanding of Family Care products, brands, business, and technologies and financial acumen.
• Strong understanding of fiber implications within product design.
• Strong mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior product developer on the Consumer Towels Product Development team.
• Provide product leadership for the end-to-end development of Consumer Towel innovation, ensuring successful development, commercialization and launch of products.
• This will include Front End Innovation (FEI) work building Innovation Pathways from consumer insights to product design and ensuring robust learning plans to support market launch.
• Work in conjunction with R&D team members and cross-functional partners from Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing to execute projects.
• Reports to a Senior Research & Development Manager and receives work direction from the Research Technical Leader, as well as the Research & Development Manager, though this role is largely self-directed.
• Give work direction, coaching, and mentoring to 2-3 team members.
• Lead a cross-functional R&D team to deliver project goals, identifying and driving learning plans, managing project timelines, and driving adherence to key dates/deliverables to ensure project is on-track.
• Manage Front End of Innovation (FEI) funnel projects to meet deadlines, success criteria and budgets.
• Partner with business and market research team members to develop and execute plans to gather consumer insights and drive product innovation in support of strategic business plan goals.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance teams, among others, to achieve project goals; significant influence without authority required.
• Provide work direction, while coaching and mentoring members of the cross-functional R&D team.
• Ensure all work complies with Corporate Safety, Regulatory, Product Safety, and Quality requirements.
• Document knowledge and report research and development work as required by R&D policy and IP needs.
• Works closely with R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance teams, among others, to achieve project goals.
• Significant influence without authority required.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees