IFP R&D Systems & Specification Coordinator

IFP R&D Systems & Specification Coordinator

Job Description

You were made to do this work: designing new technologies, diving into data, optimizing digital experiences, and constantly developing better, faster ways to get results. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to building technology for a purpose that matters. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 

In this role, you will:

System and Documentation Management

• Being the team expert with our Quality, Regulatory and Document Control requirements, databases and systems (EtQ) across IFP
• Partnering with Change Management & Dossier Specialists to enhance IFP R&D Ways of Working and drive teams’ effectiveness through compliance to best practices and standard business processes across IFP teams

Specifications

• Finished Product: supporting the IFP R&D team to ensure all R&D specifications are kept up to date and new materials compliant by giving visibility of expiring specs and EtQ technical support
• Raw Material: working with R&D, Mills, Procurement and Suppliers to gather the right technical documentation & create RM specs, whilst keeping updated our current specifications
• Understanding and implementing the appropriate approach needed for our specifications to meet future KC requirements, e.g. product acceptance, universal template, new SAP based system (PLM)

R&D Quality Manual

• Maintaining and updating a R&D Quality manual/map as we revisit, develop and deploy standards, procedures, and controlled documents within IFP. Supporting and organising training, when relevant, during the deployment of new Quality procedures
• Playing an active role to ensure coordination and alignment with other key functions, such as Technical Quality, Mill Quality, Mill Operations and other mill & support functions, while EMEA works toward meeting the requirements of KC global QMS

R&D Sustainability Strategy

• Tracking the impact of our collective R&D programmes to help achieve KC 2030 Sustainability Goals
• Maintaining our sustainability tracker for Scope 3 emissions and Natural Forest Fibre usage
• Coordinating the update of activities and other inputs within IFP R&D, while linking with Procurement and Planning to keep it updated with the latest demand forecasts

Projects Support

• GPSR compliance: coordinating with Mill Quality team and IFP R&D team members the completion of developed R&D templates and Risk Assessment to meet the new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) by end 2024
• Opportunities to be involved in innovation & renovation, cost saving or continuous improvement activities

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. 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.

In one of our [technical] 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:

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• Bachelor Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline, or proven practical experience in a technical, scientific, quality or product supply field
• Good knowledge and understanding of the quality systems and document control
• Comfortable and competent with data handling and working with data management and document control systems
• Excellent organisational skills
• Team working skills to effectively collaborate in a multi-functional environment, e.g. with R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality and Product Safety teams
• Fluent in English
• Good IT and Excel skills

Preferred (not essential, but desired):

• Experience with material recipes, product specifications, or packaging specifications.
• Acquainted with EtQ (Excellence through Quality) systems
• Project management skills
• Ability to problem solve through business challenges, using LEAN, Six Sigma, or other recognized techniques to tackle complex issues, help identify the root cause of the problem and develop control solutions for long-term control and/or containment.

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.

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To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

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Primary LocationTaiwan-Ta-Yuan

Additional Locations

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time