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. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands and take our future to the next level. In this role with K-C's Enterprise Value Stream team, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. Kimberly-Clark is looking for an ambitious, self-driven and talented individual to be responsible for driving Alternative Fibers & Sustainable Technology innovation, strategy development and deployment across multiple enterprise technologies. It will ensure manufacturing technology and processes are shared on a global scale by connecting sectors, platforms and assets together as well as research new technology opportunities and optimize business value across the Supply Chain enterprise. It will support complex technical problem solving by leveraging process/operational knowledge and exceptional technical expertise. In this role, you will: Develop, execute, communicate and maintain global manufacturing strategies for Alternative Fibers and Sustainable Technologies. Drive asset strategies/roadmaps that support innovation pathways and ensure resiliency of the supply chain through differentiated manufacturing & process solutions. Research, Identify and Develop new Alternative Fiber and Sustainability manufacturing process and technology opportunities for new and existing products & processes. Lead the development of strategy and disruptive technologies in the area of sustainable fibers, extraction processing and auxiliary technologies. Accountable to initiate capital, capacity and cost impact for new technology or processes to optimize the enterprise value streams and analyze & integrate new business opportunities E2E. Identify and integrate automation & digital transformation of manufacturing processes to enhance agility, speed, productivity, and eco-efficiency across all product lines. Bring the outside in to integrate competitive technology insights, market trends and benchmarks into manufacturing advancements. Define and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness of the sector VS, including metrics related to cost, quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction. Champion sustainable manufacturing practices and oversee the implementation of eco-friendly technologies and processes. Develop Best Practices and transition them to digital platforms in alignment with Digital Transformation strategies. 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. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, with a focus on manufacturing or technology. 10+ years of experience in pulping, fiber and extraction processing technologies and proven track record of innovating and solving product/process/asset improvements. Experience in the full cycle of innovation programs, from front end innovation to process optimization. Demonstrated ability of strategic thinking, utilizing a growth mindset. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data-driven decision-making and knowledge in key financial metrics. Proficient in digital manufacturing technologies and data analytics tools. Effective, consistent global communications and stakeholder management skills. Global operations experience, including familiarity with international manufacturing and supply chain practices. Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies. Willingness to travel for on-site assessments and collaboration with segments and sectors globally. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in fiber & pulping technologies – including processing, handling and packaging. Experience with extraction techniques, such as screw press processing, and associated handling and packaging. Experience creating and executing Manufacturing Strategies including, but not limited to,– Value Stream, Design for Value, Supplier Relationship Management and Technology/Innovation Roadmaps. Experience and interest with Automation and AI/ML technologies and approaches for supply chain processes as well as predictive maintenance programs.

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