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Kimberly-Clark · 6 days ago

Lead Material Scientist

Neenah, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$86K/yr - $106K/yr

Kimberly-Clark is a global company known for its iconic brands like Huggies and Kleenex, dedicated to innovation and sustainability. In this role, the Lead Material Scientist will support the Personal Care sector by leading material qualification plans and collaborating with various teams to ensure product quality and supply continuity.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Material qualification plansCollaboration with Product teamsProject managementConsumer needs analysisRegulatory complianceSafety awarenessSustainability focusTeam collaboration

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.

Eligibility for a target bonus

A comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.

Company

Kimberly-Clark

Glassdoor4.0

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

http://www.careersatkc.com

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