Fiber Platform Leader

Job Description

Youre not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because were out to create Better Care for a Better World and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here youll bring your professional expertise talent and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic groundbreaking brands. In this role youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

As the Fiber Platform Leader you will serve as technical strategist and team leader for Fiber within Family Care Research & Engineering (R&E). You will provide technical leadership and champion the technical vision in the design development optimization and commercialization of alternative/new fiber and process capabilities across the Family Care Professional machine asset base and technologies. This role will also play an important role in setting the strategic vision for technical knowledge capability building in fibers of the future and focus KimberlyClark Family Care and Professionals efforts on meeting and exceeding our sustainability goals. You will serve as direct team leader to a group of dedicated project process and product scientists responsible for executing our critical fiber projects.

In this role you will:

• Conceive develop validate translate and share consumer environmental and sustainability focused needs into short medium and long term fiber based solutions leading to new or improved products supply chain processes materials systems or scientific knowledge aligned with business unit objectives

• Coach and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve Family Cares business results.

• Support and lead Lean management practices through Lean thinking and work methods (visual management problem solving strategy deployment).

• Implement strategies to protect novel technology solutions to sustain identified advantage in market.

• Maintain technical and scientific expertise in an area of technology and communicate impact of developments on KimberlyClark.

• Prepare and implement unit budgets and schedules. Implement appropriate internal controls and standards.

• Implement the documentation and report of unit work as required by KimberlyClark policy effective communication protection of proprietary information and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Protect and defend KimberlyClark proprietary technology products and business processes through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets.

• Communicate appropriately with all customers internal and external conducting all communications and transactions with the utmost integrity and honesty to build an unimpeachable business reputation.

• Provide leadership by example in corporate safety quality regulatory product safety and sustainability.

• Ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development and Diversity policy are fully supported.

• Manage self in accordance with the expected behaviors of the KimberlyClark Ways of Working.

About Us

Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. KimberlyClark Professional. You already know our legendary brandsand so does the rest of the world. In fact millions of people use KimberlyClark products every day. We know these amazing KimberlyClark products wouldnt exist without talented professionals like you.

At KimberlyClark youll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation growth and impact. Were founded on more than 150 years of market leadership and were always looking for new and better ways to perform so theres your open door of opportunity. Its all here for you at KimberlyClark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability inclusion wellbeing and career development.
You love what you do especially when the work you do makes a difference. At KimberlyClark were constantly exploring new ideas on how when and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team youll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our professional roles youll focus on winning with consumers and the market while putting safety mutual respect and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role you will need the following qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree and 10 years or more of experience in relevant field

• Subject matter expertise in alternative/new fibers for papermaking solutions

• Proven leadership capabilities

• Prior experience with LEAN management

• Ability to manage a budget

Preferred (not essential but desired):

• Strong understanding of KimberlyClark technologies

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits youd enjoy working in this role for KimberlyClark. For a complete overview see .

Great support for good health with medical dental and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or preexisting condition restrictions. Access to an onsite fitness center occupational health nurse and allowances for highquality 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.

To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

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And finally the fine print.

For KimberlyClark to grow and prosper we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to KimberlyClark you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity age pregnancy genetic information citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of prescreening tests which may include drug screening background check and DMV check.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Salary Range: $158000 $185000 USD

At KimberlyClark pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve thrive and grow. Along with base pay this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite including our 401(k) and ProfitSharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as location role skills performance and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

KimberlyClark will support incountry relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of KimberlyClarks applicable mobility benefits/policy provided will be decided at KimberlyClarks sole discretion.

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