Senior Scientist-Materials Project Leader at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in neenah, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Senior Scientist-Materials Project Leader

Job Description

Senior Scientist-Materials Project Leader

Neenah, WI

Position Summary

This position will provide Materials Project Leader as a key member in the Global Absorbent Development Team.  The role focuses on leading multiple or large, complex material project initiatives across multiple business units in KCNA and/or globally from idea through commercialization.  The role includes developing and implementing absorbent materials for diapers, diaper pants, training pants and adult care products and working with external and internal vendors, product and process developers as well as cross-functional business unit team members.  Responsibilities include understanding and translating customer needs, working with GNW and external suppliers to identify and develop material solutions to meet those needs, prove technical feasibility, and move them through commercialization.  This leader will develop program strategy planning and execution for projects and will be expected to provide frequent updates and communication to business leaders as well as broad cross-functional extended teams.  Additionally, the role will provide coaching and mentorship to team members and be required to interact effectively with managers and technical leaders in the organization. Incumbent will carry out all work ensuring effective Safety and Quality attitudes and practices.  Some travel required (5-15%) to effectively manage projects, execute materials projects with suppliers and mills, and build partnerships.

Major Results

• Provide leadership by example in managing self and/or team in the areas of safety, diversity and leadership qualities (One K-C Behaviors).


• Effectively achieve results that meet business and individual objectives.


• Lead complex material projects throughout all stages of development delivering on commitments and delivering results through project team leadership and effective stakeholder management for projects across businesses in KCNA and global. 


• Demonstrate material expertise and consult in materials project leadership across Baby, Child Care, Adult and Feminine care business teams to drive initiatives.


• Ensure documentation and communication of research and development work in areas of responsibility.


• Apply materials knowledge and translate material solutions across other businesses and products.

Key Responsibilities /Scope

• Provide overall program leadership for major initiatives or breakthrough initiatives for materials being responsible for moving forward significant efforts from idea through commercialization to realization. 


• Engage and inspire teams necessary to develop and deliver new breakthrough technologies in a manner that is consistent with KCC culture. 


• Provide strategic guidance to complex initiatives driving clear and aligned plans and then successfully executing.  


• Provide coaching and mentoring of team members within projects or programs to enable their successful development and commercialization. 


• Successfully realize breakthrough innovations through incorporation in SBPs and successful business implementation. 


• Engagement and communication with the procurement and planning teams to ensure material supply for projects.


• Ensure clear communications of material plans to key customers and team members.  Share learnings globally.  

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a bachelor’s or advanced degree in related major scientific or engineering discipline. Alternatively, demonstrated equivalent scientific ability, based on relevant experience (Material Science/Development or non-wovens knowledge) and appropriate education.


• 10 years+ experience in a variety of R&E product/material/process development roles or other related experience.


• Previous experience successfully leading projects of moderate to high complexity.


• Successful demonstration of delivering on complex project deliverables and objectives. 


• Solid understanding of material properties and their impact on product performance.


• Strong planning and organizing skills.


• Strong strategic and executional skills.


• Exceptional communication skills. Has the ability to effectively translate complex projects to others in a straightforward manner outlining key decisions and recommendations.


• Strong executional skills resulting in successful implementation of projects and programs with preference given to those who have consistently implemented new technology, material or products solutions putting them on shelf. 


• Evidence of an acquired solid background of technical knowledge and experience in materials.

Customers and Customer Expectations
Product End Users; Research & Engineering (R&E), Marketing, Sales, World Class Product Supply (WCPS); Legal Department, KCPX Team, Procurement, Product Safety, Quality, Regulatory, K-C Plant Team Members, Global Non-Wovens (GNW) and various external suppliers.
 

Dimensions
Operating Budget: Indeterminant - $1.5 Million
Personnel: Work direction of 0-5 people.

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With more than 140 years of history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and empowering them do their best work.  If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark. 

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.

This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.  In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization.  However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will provide relocation support for this role.

Primary Location

USA-WI-Neenah

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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