Research Technical Program Leader (Manufacturing)
Research Technical Program Leader
Job Description
You're not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we're 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, you'll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
As the Research Technical Program Lead on the Huggies Diapers team within Baby Care, your focus will be on leading a strategic program that touches several projects and product variants. This role is critical for setting a path and coordinating across projects to develop and commercialize innovation programs for the Huggies brand to drive growth.
In this role, you will:
Lead a cross functional project team and coordinate with several project leaders to develop and commercialize product solutions to deliver unmet customer needs in the key segment areas as a cohesive program.
Work with the Project Team to effectively plan and complete learning plans, manage project timeline and budget, and drive adherence to key dates/deliverables to ensure project is on-track and in support of strategic business plan goals
Lead and ensure product development meets consumer needs and helps ensure line of sight to process capability and visibility to capital and product supply constraints
Determine and succinctly communicate status of projects via e-mail, project updates, and management reviews
Drive key business decisions relative to the program and related project launches, success criteria, approach, etc. · Lead, coach, and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve Huggies Diapers business results.
Maintain technical and scientific expertise for Program Leader accountability. Be able to communicate impact of technical developments for Kimberly Clark.
Provide leadership by example in corporate safety, quality, regulatory, product safety and sustainability
Ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development policy are fully supported
About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn't exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We're founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there's your open door of opportunity. It's 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, we're constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you'll 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, you'll 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:
Demonstrated leadership skills providing work direction to a multi-functional team including internal and external resources.
Critical to this position is the ability to influence people at all organizational levels, drive decision-making and execute complex projects on demanding timelines.
Ability to clearly and succinctly communicate ideas and opportunities to leadership.
Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering discipline
10 years or more industrial experience or another equivalent combination or education and experience
Travel at least 20% of the work time to various locations including manufacturing sites. Ability to effectively communicate to individuals and groups. Ability to work under normal office conditions.
Preferred (not essential, but desired): ·
Prior experience with Personal Care brands and/or technology
Proven ability to collaborate across functions/departments to drive balanced business decisions · Experience working closely with the brand team members to ensure projects align with both short and long term brand strategies
Experience with key process and tools including IMF, LEAN, Problem Solving · Ability/willingness to make (or drive to) tough, informed decisions · Product attributes/quality and testing
Research & Engineering systems
Trial planning and implementation
Business unit communications / partnering
Corporation policies and procedures, Quality, Laws and government regulations, Engineering economics
Appropriation and budget systems
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 www.mykcbenefits.com.
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.
In the meantime, please check out the careers website.
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. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When 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.
Salary Range: $127,500 - $157,500 USD
At 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.
Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark's applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark's sole discretion.
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Salary Range: 127,600 – 157,600 USD
At 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.
Primary Location
Neenah - West R&E OfficeAdditional Locations
Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full time