Senior Process Engineer

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: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.About YouIn 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. Job responsibilities include:Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Develop and deliver equipment and processes that meet safety requirements, policies, and guidelines. Lead risk reduction activities that provide for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel.Manage multiple medium-to-large initiatives to deliver improvements to asset performance or plant systems, improve product Quality and conformance and drive systems to reduce variability to meet quality scorecard metrics; lead major initiatives for breakthrough improvements, solving higher level problems for the plantDevelop knowledge and skills in leadership of the application of engineering principles, scientific analysis, LEAN principles, and project management.Develop and incorporate best practices and centerlines to optimize key outputs.Seeks, recognizes, defines, and solves complex process issues to root cause to achieve objectives.Participates in the development of others within the area of the incumbent's expertise, including the creation of knowledge transfer documentation materials.Support maintenance personnel when troubleshooting complex issues.Identify and document issues and opportunities with existing equipment.Develop and maintain training plan for process resources at the siteLead a safety work teamExecute product and process trials to drive improvements for assets and/or business. Coach teams on trial planning and trial preparation.Support assets using engineering knowledge, including being on-call and potential shift coverageProvide input to plant expense and capital plans.Provide input to capital teams so proposed changes are in-line with the 5-year vision. Involved with early design, technology, equipment selection, sizing, location, etc. Provide oversight and support during installation and commissioning.• Ways of Working with our Digital Platforms:Tier Accountability T1-3Extending support to other plant operations as requiredParticipate in an EHSS Programs as a lead, co-lead or participantStandard Work, Lead Problem Solves, Lean ProjectsOther Assignments as requiredFlexibility:Normal Scheduled hours will vary based on the need to support 24/7 Operation Travel up to 15% for benchmarking, best practice sharingPotential of Shift Coverage to support assets, projects or initiativesTo succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science, or closely related engineering from an accredited college or university.At least 7 years’ or more of industrial experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments in a high-speed consumer product manufacturing and/or staff environment.Strong experience using manufacturing analysis tools, such as statistical process control, design of experiments, process capability studies, Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing.A demonstrated ability to perform in cross-functional teams to achieve objectives within required timeframes.Lean Yellow Belt, proficient in LEAN business practices; problem solving, 5SFinancial Acumen requiredCompetent Digital, Computer skills and applications for operationsSkills to multi-task in a dynamic work environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrate strong safety mindsets & behavioursPreferred Qualifications:Extensive knowledge with tissue production equipment, materials, and processes is a plus.Multiple years of experience in a variety of plant manufacturing and staff support or capital project assignments, including maintenance, utilities, and asset support.Experience working with external technical service providers.Familiarity with high-speed manufacturing equipment machine startups.Experience and expertise in Kimberly-Clark engineering procedures and processes is beneficialLed by Purpose. Driven by You.Total BenefitsWe 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. For a complete overview, see Canada | My K-C BenefitsTo Be ConsideredClick 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.In the meantime, please check out the careers website.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 local policies. 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, including assistance to obtain proper work authorization. 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.#LI-OnsiteAt 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. 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 Canada locations only. #J-18808-Ljbffr