Kimberly-Clark · 5 hours ago
Lead Process Engineer
New Milford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$96K/yr - $119K/yr
3+ years expKimberly-Clark is a global leader in consumer products, dedicated to innovation and sustainability. The Lead Process Engineer role involves providing leadership in the design and optimization of processes, driving continuous improvement, and troubleshooting complex issues to enhance asset performance.
RetailManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver equipment and processes that meet safety requirements, policies, and guidelines. Provides for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel
Manage medium-to-large initiatives to deliver improvements to asset performance or mill systems and lead major initiatives for breakthrough improvements per asset objectives
Identify cost savings opportunities and manage expense spending to asset budget
Develop knowledge and skills in leadership of the application of engineering principles, scientific analysis, LEAN principles, and project management
Seeks, recognizes, defines, and solves complex process issues to root cause to achieve objectives
Participates in the development of others within the area of the incumbent's expertise, including the creation of knowledge transfer documentation materials
Support maintenance personnel when troubleshooting complex issues
Identify and document issues and opportunities with existing equipment
Support and participate in training plans for process resources at the site
Lead a safety work team
Partner with maintenance on reliability projects
Assist team with trial planning and trial preparation
Support assets using engineering knowledge, including being on-call and potential shift coverage
Provide input to plant expense and capital plans
Provide input to capital teams so proposed changes are in-line with the 5-year vision. Involved with early design, technology, equipment selection, sizing, location, etc. Oversight and support during installation and commissioning
Liaison with utilities/facilities teams so impact of operational changes is understood, and solutions are in place when needed
Qualification
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
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
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.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Craig Stephen Slavtcheff
Chief R&D Officer
John Carmichael
President, North America
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