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.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer for this role will provide technical leadership in Towel and Tissue Recycled Fiber and the site Utilities areas, which includes the Wastewater processing plant/Boilers and air compressor equipment. The individual will be responsible for managing and monitoring the mechanical design, development, optimization and implementation of major systems as required.
Incumbent reports to the Fiber & Utilities Operations Team Leader and receives direction in the form of broadly defined objectives. Assignments may vary from individual contribution to achieving goals through team leadership. This position communicates directly with the project sponsors in defining project scope. Responsibilities include achieving project results, project cost controls and effective use of all resources. Incumbent is a recognized technical leader, possessing high standards of professional performance, displaying vision and demonstrating both personal and organizational sensitivity. Overall responsibilities include the delivery of mill asset performance objectives, delivery of cost and quality of the Hand Towel recycling plant and site Utilities areas.
In this role, you will:
- Follow Safety Roles and Responsibilities Matrix for Loss Prevention and Control by holding themselves and all team members accountable to its tenets.
- Design and Development: Provide guidance in the initiation, design, optimization and development of manufacturing and supporting processes to achieve unit objectives. Specifically, to include projects that achieve significant cost savings improvements (YOY).
- Technical Knowledge: Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized for expertise and functional leadership in application of engineering principles, scientific analysis and project management while providing advice and counsel to others.
- Security and Documentation: Provide leadership in security and documentation to ensure the retrieval of data and protection of proprietary information.
- Problem Solving: Seek, recognize, define and solve problems/opportunities to achieve unit objectives.
- Internal Control: Lead assigned projects/tasks to meet unit objectives within applicable corporate policies. Places emphasis on CFI and Internal Controls.
- Communication: Communicate to inform, engage and inspire. Emphasizes communications as a tool to build collaboration and ensure organizational alignment
- Team Development: Participate in the development of others in incumbent’s expertise, while demonstrating an understanding of those with a diverse background or experience.
- Quality: Analyze and improve process capability to deliver a reduction in defects and variability. Identifies, develops and provides leadership to implement products, processes, materials, systems, and procedures to achieve business objectives.
- Diversity: Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results
- Work with the team to support and drive overall business, mill, and department goals.
- Lead mill-wide cost transformation and sustainability initiatives.
- Lead/facilitate/support problem solving on chronic mechanical/safety issues, or large acute process related issues to determine root cause.
- Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development and optimization of manufacturing equipment and processes to meet unit objectives.
- Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner.
- Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines. Provide leadership by example in corporate safety, quality, regulatory, product safety and sustainability. Caring for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance and other personnel.
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 manufacturing 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:
- Requires a Bachelor or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- 7+ years in a variety of technical and/or operational assignments. Proven career growth fueled by curiosity and a continuous self-development mind-set.
- A demonstrated ability to perform in cross-functional teams to achieve objectives within required timeframes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Extensive knowledge with paper manufacturing equipment, materials, and processes is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability of writing and presenting updates to leadership.
- Multiple years of experience in a variety of mill manufacturing and staff support or capital project assignments, including maintenance, utilities, and asset support.
- Preferred experience in Manufacturing Plant Engineering, to include both operations and maintenance. Also, experience in a variety of mill and staff assignments and demonstrated leadership in achieving results.
Location:
This position is located in Loudon, TN, working in the Kimberly-Clark Loudon Plant. Position schedule is flexible, either working 4-10hr days or 5-8hr days.
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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. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects 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 in Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion
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Salary Range: 105,740 – 130,620 USD At 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 LocationLoudon MillAdditional LocationsWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeTop Skills
What We Do
Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day – at home, school, work and on the go.
Throughout our 148 years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex®, and redefined categories with Huggies® and U by Kotex®.
While growing our $18+ billion global business, we help build careers through collaborative teams that push boundaries and endless opportunities to work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our 43,000 employees are changing the world for the better, too, generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe.
If innovative thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.
