Kimberly-Clark · 1 month ago
Lead Material Scientist
USA-WI-Neenah
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$86K/yr - $106K/yrKimberly-Clark is a global company known for its essential consumer products, and they are seeking a Lead Material Scientist to support their Personal Care sector in Neenah, Wisconsin. The role involves developing and leading material qualification plans, collaborating with product teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and sustainability requirements.
ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale
Responsibilities
Support the Personal Care sector in Neenah, Wisconsin
Serve as a member of the Research and Development Baby and Child Care Business Continuity team, supporting material changes required to support Quality, Supply Continuity, and Cost Savings initiatives
Work with fast moving Personal Care consumable products
Report to a Team Leader and receive direction in the form of specific project and innovation pipeline objectives
Develop and lead material qualification plans in partnership with Product, Process, Manufacturing, and Supply teams
Collaborate with Product teams to understand consumer needs and product performance targets
Collaborate with PC project teams and ensure development & commercialization work for material qualification is effectively progressed
Collaborate with key internal and external material suppliers to execute required changes within project timelines
Ensure all work complies with corporate safety, regulatory, product safety, and sustainability requirements
Work independently to progress project material qualification projects
Qualification
Required
Develop and lead material qualification plans in partnership with Product, Process, Manufacturing, and Supply teams
Collaborate with Product teams to understand consumer needs and product performance targets
Collaborate with PC project teams and ensure development & commercialization work for material qualification is effectively progressed
Collaborate with key internal and external material suppliers to execute required changes within project timelines
Ensure all work complies with corporate safety, regulatory, product safety, and sustainability requirements
Work independently to progress project material qualification projects
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.
Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role.
Company
Kimberly-Clark
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
10001+ employees
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Craig Stephen Slavtcheff
Chief R&D Officer
John Carmichael
President, North America
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