Program Leader, Environmental Fate and Remediation; Global KC-Site

Position: Program Leader, Environmental Fate and Remediation (Global KC-Site)
The Program Leader, Environmental Fate and Remediation will provide strategic leadership, subject matter expertise and oversight/management of consultant support in assessing, managing, and mitigating environmental risks associated with materials, chemicals and components throughout the lifecycle of company’s product systems. This role is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to analyze the environmental fate of materials, managing risks related to restricted and emerging substances of concern, and overseeing site environmental remediation and long-term care programs.

The Program Expert will ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and internal standards, drive continuous improvement, and foster strong cross-functional collaboration to support product development and environmental compliance objectives
* Lead the assessment and evaluation of the environmental fate of materials, chemicals, components, and packaging in Kimberly-Clark product systems and supply chain operations, including conducting environmental impact analyses and developing strategies to minimize adverse outcomes across the product lifecycle.
* Develop and deploy business processes and controls to manage environmental risks associated with product materials and packaging, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
* Collaborate with R&D and Product Stewardship teams to integrate environmental fate considerations into product design and innovation.
* Identify, evaluate, and manage environmental risks and exposures related to restricted substances and emerging substances of concern throughout the product lifecycle.
* Monitor and interpret evolving environmental regulatory standards and company policy requirements, assessing their impact on products and operations.
* Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and internal standards regarding restricted and emerging substances, including the development and maintenance of governance frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Lead environmental incident response, audits, investigations, and remediation planning for issues related to substances of concern.
* 10+ years of experience in environmental fate and transport assessment, remediation, product stewardship, or related disciplines within a global organization.
* Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects or programs.
* Deep understanding of environmental fate, remediation frameworks, regulatory standards, and industry best practices related to restricted and emerging substances.
* Proven track record in risk assessment, compliance, incident response, and stakeholder engagement.
* Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
* Strategic thinking and business acumen to evaluate risks, identify opportunities, and drive systems change.
* Experience developing and delivering training programs and supporting governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Willingness to stay current on emerging environmental and regulatory issues and escalate critical matters as needed.
* Ability to monitor program performance, report on progress, and support governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Ability to travel as business needs require (up to 30%).Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, Good Nites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and Wyp All, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them.

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