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. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
As the Project Leader, you will provide Project and Initiative leadership for the Research & Development AFC Tampons Product Stewardship Team in Global Research & Development. You will be responsible for leading global projects of significant technical scope (sometimes simultaneously) including product development, materials development, process development and involves collaboration, coordination, and leadership with other functional team members (Marketing, Finance, Product Supply, Engineering, and Materials, etc). You will also provide leadership to innovation programs, supply continuity, and cost saving programs across multiple regions.
In this role, you will:
Provide project leadership for programs of significant technical scope and complexity across multiple regions in technical leadership and BU leadership
Lead a team of 8-15 R&E and cross functional project team members and also be able to drive efforts individually
Leads the cross functional team through innovative processes to solve problems and leverage creative thinking to define new technical approaches
Successfully deliver fast paced projects in a timely, diligent, and professional manner, within defined scope, schedule, and resource authorization
Coach and inspire others by managing technical and material development of team members within the projects
Contribute to building and be a role model to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve and to achieve desired business results
Lead efforts to coordinate and execute tampon innovation growth projects across global tampon manufacturing sites
Carry out all work ensuring effective Safety and Quality practices and procedures.
Seek, recognize, and define problems while leading cross functional teams to drive tampon innovation portfolio objectives forward
Leverage project management tools such as LEAN principles, 4-Step Problem solving sessions, and rapid learning cycles
Manage self in accordance with K-C Ways of working.
Continued learning and coaching of project team members in the FDA regulated Class I and class II product development space
Lead projects while adhering to design control procedure for class II medical device and bringing projects to design control governance leadership team for approval
Lead project communications through e-mail, project updates, and formal management reviews
About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
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.
In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a scientific or engineering and 10 years of industry experience with at least 3 years or more in project leadership
Extensive experience in project leadership product, material, or engineering development roles
Ability to travel up to 20%, including international travel
Ability to work as part of a team while providing task and strategic oriented direction to others in order to complete projects within required timeframes
Demonstrated project leadership skills providing work direction to a multi-functional team including internal and external resources
Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through training and mentorship
Preferred Qualifications:
R&E project leadership experience
Experience with FDA Class I and Class II Medical devices.
Personal Care consumer product experience.
Experience with Process Validation and other quality systems
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
Total Benefits
Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
To Be Considered
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And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.
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Salary Range: 127,600 – 157,600 USDAt Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.Primary LocationNeenah - West R&E OfficeAdditional LocationsWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time