Lead Packaging Engineer

Job Description

This position provides ownership of packaging development projects from concept to launch in support of brand and category strategies to meet customer and consumer needs as well as deliver financial results with winning value propositions and products.

In this role you will:

• Leads manages presents and executes all aspects of technical packaging changes/waivers/components/projects including new product/package introductions/launches/initial commercialization as well as product/process changes and rollovers. Focuses on more complex projects with higher risks and business implications. Serves as an interface between strategic and tactical projects/timelines including influencing graphic design and cross-functional project teams.
• Manages develops designs and specifies packaging structures and materials that assist the consumer business sectors in meeting their objectives. This includes the attractive merchandising and safe shipping of products under varying conditions of climate environment and different modes of transportation.
• Determines packaging specifications according to the nature of the product cost limitations legal requirements and the type of protection required. Designs package exteriors considering such factors as product identification sales appeal aesthetic quality printing sealing fastening devices and production techniques. Develops the required type of packaging materials to maximize convenience utility and function based on the products physical characteristics safety and special handling requirements. Evaluate and apply innovative solutions/ new technologies and materials in the design of packaging to deliver a consumer benefit enhance profit margin and reduce the environmental impact of our packaging.
• Adheres to packaging and transportation industry customer/vendor and KC standards procedures and requirements to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Understands and follows corporate policies and procedures and industry standards for packaging specifications. Proactively identifies leads and executes environmental sustainability initiatives to support global and KC environmental goals and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of internal K-C & external vendor/copacking operations technology and production capabilities as well as supply chain processes to integrate operations and supply chain solutions and objectives into package development to identify and capitalize on cost reduction/transformation and production efficiency opportunities. Assesses and develops action plans to overcome packaging related manufacturing issues.
• Understands the consumer customer and competitive environment to ensure consistency and alignment with brand equity to drive category growth. Identifies and recommends new technology and/or materials used in the packaging industry to create leading edge package designs innovations and prototypes. Leads a variety of packaging product and production audits and shares insights and recommendations with front-end Design Innovation and Marketing teams.
• Recognized as a packaging subject matter expert on cross functional and multi-level teams for a wide range of package development projects including both large complex projects as well as full scope ownership for smaller projects. Drives best-in-class packaging designs standards and specifications. Developing general business manager mindset with project management and leadership including financials.
• Designs and coordinates laboratory activities and tests using scientific systems/tools to assess technical feasibility in the qualification of materials copackers and vendors. Provides technical support to ensure quality standards package performance and continued supply of products and packaging materials. Identifies and tests/qualifies alternate sources for raw materials and packaging components. Writes component/equipment test protocols/reports trip/mill/vendor summaries regulatory and technical reporting/documentation and trial plans/results. Initiates and performs technical feasibility studies on new packaging platforms/features delivered through ideation.
• Responsible for the development and progression of more junior Packaging Engineers through on-boarding and formal and informal training and mentoring.

About Us

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

At Kimberly-Clark 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 Kimberly-Clark.

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 Kimberly-Clark 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:

• Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering or related degreeand 3 years of Packaging Engineering experience
• Demonstrated accomplishments in Packaging Engineering preferably within the Consumer Products industry
• Advanced knowledge of packaging development and operations/supply chain processes.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in LEAN practices/manufacturing
• SAP experience is required including SAP/PLM & AutoCad
• Able to travel up to 25% of the work time.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits youd 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.

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 Kimberly-Clark 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 which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark 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 pre-screening tests which may include drug screening background check and DMV check.

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

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the roles country only.

Grade 10/P2: Grade level and / or compensation may vary based on location/country

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