Kimberly-Clark is leading the world in essentials for a better life. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with nearly 56,000 employees worldwide and operations in 36 countries, Kimberly-Clark posted sales of $19.7 billion in 2010. Kimberly-Clark’s global brands are sold in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people trust Kimberly-Clark products and the solutions they provide to make their lives better. With well-known family care and personal care brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Andrex, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Poise and Depend, we hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position globally in more than 80 countries.
As a global company, we are committed to cultivating a fair, respectful and engaging work environment that inspires our diverse global team to thrive professionally and contribute to the communities where we operate. We also have a responsibility to attain a deeper understanding of our impact on the world. Addressing Sustainability issues and incorporating solutions through all levels of Kimberly-Clark is a critical component of our business.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provide guidance in the design, development, optimization and operation of manufacturing and supporting processes.
KEY CUSTOMERS:
Management, Project Leaders, Engineering, Research, Operations, Maintenance, Consumers
CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS:
• Technical guidance on resolution of process and equipment problems.
• Technical specialist.
• Initiate, design and develop, and optimize manufacturing and supporting processes.
• Implement projects and programs.
• Carry out all work safely and efficiently, consistent with Quality.
• Ensure work is documented and is retrievable.
SCOPE:
Incumbent typically reports to an Engineering Manager, Research or Operations Manager, or Unit Team Leader. Receives direction in the form of broadly defined objectives. Responsibilities include meeting team objectives and effective use of resources. Incumbent is recognized for technical knowledge in at least one area of technology, and demonstrates both personal and organizational sensitivity.
DIMENSIONS:
Vary widely with assignment and typically include:
• Project responsibility of $.5 MM to $5 MM
• Project team of 2 to 10 people
• Single or multiple projects
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Safety: Support implementation of the loss control improvement process by compliance with critical safety rules. Visibly demonstrate that safety is a value by following safety procedures, maintaining a safe workplace and complying with safety rules. Develop equipment, processes and products that meet safety codes, policy and guidelines. Actively participate in achieving organization and personal safety objectives. Follow the Safety Roles & Responsibilities Matrix by holding yourself and all team members accountable to its tenets. Provide for the safety and wellbeing of operators, maintenance and other personnel.
2. Design and Development: Provide guidance in the initiation, design, optimization and development of manufacturing and supporting processes to achieve unit objectives.
3. Technical Knowledge: Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized for expertise and guidance in application of engineering principles and/or scientific analysis.
4. Security and Documentation: Provide guidance in security and documentation to ensure the retrieval of data and protection of proprietary information.
5. Problem Solving: Seek, recognize, define and solve problems/opportunities to achieve unit objectives.
6. Internal Control: Lead assigned projects/tasks to meet unit objectives within applicable Corporate policies. Place emphasis on CFI and Internal Control.
7. Communications: Communicate fully with superiors, subordinates and others who have need to know. Be informative without being obtrusive or vexatious. Communicate in a way that is timely, yet prompt; complete, yet concise; candid, yet accurate; and clear, yet responsive.
8. Human Resources Development: Assist in the development of others in the area of incumbent’s expertise, while demonstrating an understanding of those with a diverse background or experience.
9. Quality: Observe all applicable quality procedures and regulations. Perform tasks utilizing Good Manufacturing Practices. Demonstrate an understanding of the Quality Policy and how it affects your job. Improve process capability to deliver a reduction in defects and variability. Identify, develop, and implement products, processes, materials, systems, and procedures to achieve business objectives.
10. Diversity: Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.
Qualifications:
1) Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s or advanced degree
in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited college and university and 2 years of experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments.
Candidates with a Bachelor, or advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline and possessing applicable experience may also be considered.
2) Experience with manufacturing control systems, such as:
(PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers variable speed motor drives; HMI (Human Machine Interfaces);
sensors; automated inspection systems; Vision inspection
systems; Others)
3) Experience with process and equipment.
4) A demonstrated ability to work independently or to lead a team to complete projects within required timeframes.
Preferred Qualifications:
1) Strong knowledge and background in including technology understanding and development with a demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into execution of process and capacity improvements in major capital projects.
2) Up to 6 years of experience in a variety of plant and
staff assignments, including maintenance and operations.
3) Experience and expertise with Kimberly-Clark engineering
procedures and processes.
4) Experience working with external technical service
suppliers.
Please send resumes to: veronica.sandefur@accenture.com