Operating Partner; Production Operator

Operating Partner (Production Operator) Job Description

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: this is your opportunity to operate a machine that produces top-notch products for ¼ of the world’s population.

Get 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. It starts with YOU.

In one of our manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. The Operating Partner is a key contributor, responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving production equipment and processes. This role combines technical proficiency with a proactive, team-based approach to drive safety, quality, and efficiency. In this role, you are empowered to make decisions, solve problems, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

You will be maintaining equipment associated with the production, packaging and distribution of Kimberly-Clark products through preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance work. This role is part of Kimberly-Clark’s investment in creating new jobs and expanding its capabilities to produce premium products that are essential to millions of lives around the world, and right here in Paris. It starts with YOU.

• 1+ years of continuous work experience.
• Are 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Have a state and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED Grade 12 certificate.
• Can pass a pre-employment assessment and a pre-employment drug + background screening.
• Can pass post-offer / pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ownership mindset with a focus on results and accountability.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
• Commitment to learning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with collaborative problem-solving.
• A willingness to work in a high-accountability environment.

• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment
• Technical trade certification or associate degree.
• Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment for consumer goods.

• Prior to the posting close date, a current resume (or updated talent profile in Workday) must be uploaded with your application or provided directly to GPO documenting required experience.
• Previous submissions will not be accepted.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that GPO has these documents by posting close date.
• Employee must not be on a current Performance Improvement Plan No Written Warning (Level
  2) or above within the year prior to the expiration date of the posting.
• An employee’s receipt of a Written Warning (Level
  2) or above at any time from the posting expiration date to the date the employee transitions into the new role, will deem the employee ineligible for the promotion.
• If an employee has previously attempted to move into an APO position, they must wait 3 months from the effective return transfer date before they are eligible to be considered for this position

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're 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 you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark.

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