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Kimberly-Clark · 1 day ago

Lead Engineer Process

Beech Island, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $106K/yr

3+ years exp

Kimberly-Clark is a global leader in consumer products, known for brands like Huggies and Kleenex. The Lead Engineer Process will oversee and optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring safety and quality while leading engineering support for tissue converting assets at the Beech Island Mill.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide Process Engineering support for the Beech Island CTEC Converting Assets with focus on the Folded Product assets - Multifolders & Multipack

Support daily manufacturing asset performance to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery/OEE, & Cost objectives. Your personal performance is linked directly to the asset’s performance objectives

Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Deliver improvements that reduce safety risk for our processes for the well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel

Lead the preparation and execution of the OS portion of TIP cycles and Annual Planning Workshops as well as, development of asset annual glidepaths

Identify and problem solve technical issues and provide necessary solutions to eliminate root cause, including leading structured group Problem Solving sessions

Lead product improvement, product quality, &/or cost reduction trials and implementation

Lead or support capital or major maintenance projects from conception through commercialization

Develop knowledge and skills in leadership of the application of engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management

Assist in the development of others within the area of expertise

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringPulp & Paper ScienceManufacturing Analysis ToolsStatistical Process ControlSix SigmaLean ManufacturingProject ManagementCross-Functional TeamworkCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSelf-Motivation

Required

Requires a minimum of a bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, or Pulp & Paper Science from an accredited college or university

3+ of experience in an engineering role, which may include co-op or internship experience

Incumbent should have the ability and flexibility to work in a manufacturing environment with a 24/7 operation

Incumbent should be flexible to travel up to 15%

A demonstrated ability to perform in cross-functional teams to achieve results

A very strong self-motivation to Move Fast and achieve Results with minimal direction and follow-up

Strong organizational and time management skills – including daily, on-time, attendance and participation in early morning Tier meetings

High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness, including 100% compliance with the KC Code of Conduct standard

Good written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively with Operators, peer Engineers, and Leadership

Strong experience using manufacturing analysis tools, such as: statistical process control design of experiments, process capability studies, Six Sigma, and lean manufacturing

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.

Company

Kimberly-Clark

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Kimberly-Clark ranked among the top 10 World's Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Places to Work Institute for the third year in a row.

Founded in 1872

Irving, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

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