The Lead Process Engineer role will provide leadership and creativity in the design, development, optimization, problem solving, and operation of assigned assets & supporting processes in a manner that meets safety and operational performance expectations. This position will focus on driving continuous improvement and leading troubleshooting and problem solving to drive process improvements for the assets they support.  

This role sets objectives that directly influence plant and sector results and Kimberly-Clark’s customer service delivery. Reporting to an Asset Leader, the incumbent is responsible for engineering, maintenance, and reliability for assigned assets and supports other site process work as needed.

In this role, you will:

• 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.
• Participate 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.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge with personal care wipes 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 mill 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

Working Conditions:

• Normal scheduled hours will vary based on the need to support a 24/7 Operation
• Flexibility to travel up to 15% for benchmarking and best practice sharing across KCNA
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Potential of shift coverage to support assets, projects or initiatives

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Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see .
 

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.

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