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Kimberly-Clark · 1 day ago

Lead Process Engineer

Warren, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $108K/yr

3+ years exp

Kimberly-Clark is dedicated to creating Better Care for a Better World, and they are seeking a Lead Process Engineer to provide technical leadership and innovative solutions for process design and optimization. This role involves ensuring safety and operational performance standards, driving continuous improvement, and leading troubleshooting initiatives to enhance process efficiency.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Owns machine and process health/effectiveness

Drives Center lining on the asset – identifying key parameters and ensuring adherence to centerlines, and leading root cause analysis if a shift runs out of centerline for any critical-to-quality or critical-to-process parameter. (CTPs / CTQs)

Champion Clean-Inspect-Lubricate on the line and ensure health check and effectiveness of CIL execution by the shift teams

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) of breakdowns working with the asset team (repeat/chronic issues, pareto of minor stops, pareto of unplanned stops)

Drives execution of maintenance plan for the line working closely with the maintenance planner

Custodian for all reporting - ensuring that all the KPIs are calculated as per KC global standards and reported accurately in the system

Work with the Digital and DTS teams to drive use of Power BI reports, MES, OSI/PI and other digital tools as appropriate

Drive implementation of process standards and programs to sustain asset performance and enable continuous improvement

Ensure strong adherence to critical process parameters and operational best practices

Support strategies for efficient changeovers and material quality management

Lead trials and establish optimal run settings

Apply engineering principles, problem-solving, and continuous improvement methodologies to resolve complex issues and identify opportunities

Develop and maintain processes and standards that meet safety requirements and promote a safe work environment

Lead initiatives to identify and mitigate safety risks

Manage initiatives to improve asset performance and deliver cost savings

Provide technical support for operations and maintenance, including input to expense and capital planning

Collaborate on projects from design through commissioning and ensure alignment with long-term objectives

Share expertise and provide coaching to build team capability

Support training and development plans for process roles

Foster collaboration and uphold organizational values and ways of working

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringProcess OptimizationSix SigmaLean ManufacturingStatistical Process ControlDesign of ExperimentsManufacturing Analysis ToolsCoachingCollaborationProblem-Solving

Required

Requires a Bachelor or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or Paper Science or related discipline

A minimum of 3 years industrial experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments in a high-speed consumer product manufacturing and/or staff environment

A demonstrated ability to work independently, or as part of a team to complete projects within required timeframes

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

Preferred

Extensive knowledge with personal care production equipment, materials, and processes is a plus

Demonstrated ability of writing and presenting updates to leadership

Multiple years of experience in a variety of plant manufacturing and staff support or capital project assignments, including product, process and asset support

Experience working with external technical service providers

Familiarity with high-speed manufacturing equipment machine startups

Experience and expertise with Kimberly-Clark engineering procedures and processes is beneficial

Benefits

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

Allowances for high-quality safety equipment

Flexible Savings and spending accounts

Diverse income protection insurance options

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare

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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