Technical Leader Wastewater Mill Sustaining Capital (US KC-Site)

Technical Leader - Wastewater - Mill Sustaining Capital (US KC-Site)

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies Kleenex Cottonelle Scott Kotex Poise Depend and Kimberly-Clark Professional At Kimberly-Clark its all here for youinnovation growth and the chance to make a real impact.

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 ground-breaking this role youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: as Preventing and fixing problems on technologically advanced high-speed machines that produce top-notch products for ¼ of the worlds population is no easy feat but its worth it when youre recognized often by your manager supported by your team and see the products you produce being used by your own family at the end of the day.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Provide technical leadership and subject-matter expertise in water and wastewater systems at North American manufacturing plants to ensure regulatory compliance operational reliability and cost-effective performance across the sector. Update and maintain a five-year class IV capital spending strategy for optimal treatment processes equipment infrastructure and utilities to achieve Kimberly Clark sustainability targets for GHG emissions water intensity sludge management energy efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Coordinate a team of plant representatives capital engineers technical professionals equipment vendors and technical service providers focused on water sourcing treatment reuse and wastewater handling. Facilitate a collaborative network of plant expertise to deliver business results while supporting environmental stewardship and sustainability goals across the sector.

Customers:

Plant Leadership Teams Environmental/Compliance Teams Plant Utilities Asset Teams Manufacturing Operations and external regulatory agencies.

Recognized as a technical expert in water and wastewater treatment systems with knowledge of industry standards emerging technologies and environmental regulations.

• Embraces new water treatment technologies digital tools and process innovations

• Leads strategies for driving reliability capacity and compliance of water systems

• Identifies and supports implementation of solutions that reduce cost energy and environmental impact

• Provides leadership through mentoring coaching and role modeling within the technical community

Expectations and Accountabilities:

• Coordinate engineering support for all water and wastewater treatment operations including intake pretreatment biological treatment tertiary systems sludge handling and discharge.

• Ensure compliance with all environmental permits regulatory requirements and corporate sustainability commitments.

• Reinforce safety systems and environmental compliance programs demonstrating safety and stewardship as core values.

• Identify and execute opportunities for cost savings water reuse waste reduction and energy efficiency.

• Provide leadership to attract develop and retain top technical talent; foster an inclusive and high-performing team environment.

• Coach and mentor engineers and technical staff to enhance performance and support career growth.

• Apply engineering principles and analytical tools to diagnose issues optimize performance and improve system capability.

• Support troubleshooting and resolution of process upsets permit risks and system constraints across sector manufacturing plants.

• Develop and champion capital and expense projects ensuring proper scope cost control and impact.

• Ensure documentation knowledge capture and standardization of best practices across the enterprise.

• Provide leadership in identifying and balancing operational vs. capital solutions to meet business objectives.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls corporate policies and financial accountability expectations.

• Communicate with integrity and transparency to build strong internal and external relationships.

• Support and apply Quality Management Processes to all responsibilities.

In this role you will:

The incumbent reports to the Sr. Manager - Capital - Sustaining ꞏECE NA Capital Execution (or equivalent). Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating a team of plant representatives capital engineers and technical professionals

• Providing technical leadership for all water wastewater and related utility systems

• Driving process optimization compliance assurance and sustainability improvements

• Supporting business strategies through water risk management and long-term planning

• Leading capital project identification prioritization and implementation

• Monitoring system performance and implementing continuous improvement initiatives

• Communicating progress risks and achievements to leadership

• Actively partners with corporate site and external stakeholders to implement standard solutions and best practices.

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.

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

• Bachelors or advanced degree in Environmental Civil Chemical or relevant Engineering discipline

• 15 years of experience in water/wastewater treatment environmental systems or industrial utilities

• Demonstrated expertise in treatment technologies (e.g. biological systems clarification filtration chemical treatment sludge processing)

• Experience with process optimization tools such as statistical analysis process control and continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma Lean)

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects within scope schedule and budget

• Experience coaching and developing engineers and technical staff

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive experience in industrial paper manufacturing or water/wastewater systems

• Experience with sustainability initiatives including water reuse zero-liquid discharge or energy recovery

• Familiarity with corporate environmental standards and reporting systems

• Experience working with regulators consultants and external service providers

• Evidence of continued professional development and industry engagement

Dimensions:

Total Conversion Spending: $25MM annually

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and were committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If youre looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

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

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.

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Salary Range:USDAt Kimberly-Clark 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 Profit Sharing 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.

Neenah - West R&E Office

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