Lead Process Engineer

Lead Process Engineer

Locations available:
Neenah, WI;
Ogden, UT;
Paris, TX;
Beech Island, SC;
Warren, OH; or Maumelle, AR.

As a problem‑solver and connector, you thrive on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories.

In this role you’ll help deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

You will work as part of the Value Stream Engineering Optimization Team, supporting manufacturing and converting activities across all Baby & Child Care assets. In the event of escalation you will assist Asset Operations teams in returning assets to target performance.

• Provide technical leadership for sector‑wide Overall Equipment Effectiveness improvement initiatives by identifying optimization opportunities, developing and executing action plans, and driving accountability across Baby & Child Care assets.
• Support and implement strategy deployment for capacity and capability liberation by leveraging production data to inform Overall Equipment Effectiveness strategy, Supply Chain priority initiatives, and Cost Transformation efforts.
• Collaborate with mill and value stream teams to develop and manage annual Glide paths for the Baby & Child Care portfolio, including providing input and supporting adjustments.
• Deliver periodic production data reports to Platform Leads and key stakeholders to support platform health tracking, performance analysis, and data‑driven decision‑making across the supply chain.
• Effectively collaborate with a cross‑functional team that includes R&D, Supply Chain, mill operations, procurement, equipment suppliers, and external service providers.
• Partner with mill teams while maintaining a customer‑focused mindset.
• Lead, coach, and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve business results.
• Coordinate team travel planning in partnership with mills and staff to ensure effective onsite support.
• Document and report unit work in accordance with Kimberly‑Clark policy, ensuring effective communication, protection of proprietary information, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• B.S. or M.S. in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials/Polymer Science, or Biomedical Engineering).
• Multiple years of process engineering experience in progressively broader technical or operational roles, with a demonstrated track record of achievement and growth.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong cross‑functional networks at the enterprise level.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor subject matter experts.
• Strong fundamentals in engineering systems and tools to drive technical innovation.
• Ability to lead technical teams and projects that meet business objectives.
• Effective collaboration skills across R&D, Supply Chain, mill operations, procurement, equipment suppliers, and external service providers.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing systems, materials, product, and competitive process knowledge.
• Strong LEAN, problem‑solving, process validation, and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

• Experience in packaging, bagger, or case packing.
• Experience in both manufacturing and staff environments.
• Direct experience with Personal Care manufacturing technologies and Baby & Child Care business platforms.
• Proficiency in process engineering data analytics tools (Excel, PI, Plant Applications, MIDAS, SEEQ, JMP).

Competitive salary range of $87,260 – $107,780 USD. Eligibility for target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including 401(k) and profit sharing plan.

Salary range: $87,260 – $107,780 USD for U.S. locations only. Actual pay will depend on location, role, skills, performance, and experience.

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