Quality Manager at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Paris, Texas

Job Description:

Quality Manager

Job Description

Through collaboration, you can turn good ideas into great outcomes

You’re a leader who believes that it often takes a variety of viewpoints to reach more informed outcomes. You’re energized by open dialogue and collaborative brainstorming, and you bring that enthusiasm to your team. We appreciate your ability to stimulate new thinking, knowing that different perspectives can lead to exciting outcomes for all. Let’s talk about how we can work together.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides leadership of Quality for the Paris, TX facility. The position is the Quality Management Representative for the site. This includes leadership and technical support for Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Quality Management System Compliance teams and activities supporting Class 1 (GMP exempt) medical devices, and CPSA-regulated consumer products.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as the manager of the facility Quality team, providing strategy, capability-building, and direct support to the facility in the areas of Quality and Regulatory Compliance. Has functional oversight and responsibility for quality systems executed by the Quality department, including Management Review, control of Documented Information, Supplier Quality Management, Complaint investigation and management, Internal Audit, Monitoring & Measurement, Analysis & Evaluation, and CAPA. Provides support from self and team to the facility to ensure the product, regulatory, and QMS requirements are met.




• Ensures team identifies need for, develops, and executes improvement plans for quality, in accordance with facility objectives, enterprise objectives, and applicable requirements.




• Builds and maintains capability within the facility for compliance with the Kimberly-Clark QMSR, 21 CFR 820 medical device cGMPs (non-exempt elements), and other applicable regulations and standards.




• Ensures that established manufacturing inspection, sampling and statistical process control procedures are followed as applicable.




• Ensures production and quality systems audits are performed.




• Supports execution of improvement plans for safety, delivery, and cost, in accordance with facility objectives. Ensures Quality team delivery of these objectives, where applicable.




• Demonstrate safety as a value by performing all job functions safely, while also complying with corporate and facility policies and procedures, in an effort to reduce risk and eliminate loss.




• Ensures activities and items are in compliance with both the Kimberly-Clark Quality Management System Requirements (QMSR) and applicable government regulations for the products manufactured.




• Execute continuous improvement activities for established processes and initiates/supports development of new processes.




• Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of applicable product forms, their manufacturing processes, internal requirements and controls, and external standards.




• Participate in the development of others in the area of incumbent's expertise, while demonstrating an understanding of those with a diverse background or experience.




• Contribute to a diverse 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.

SCOPE: 

This position reports to KCNA Baby & Child Care Quality Sr Manager, with a dotted line relationship to the Site/Facility Manager. The position is the Manager of the facility Quality Team, and serves as part of the Site leadership team. The position leads the establishment of facility objectives for quality, and ensures systems are in place to deliver quality results and meeting internal and regulatory standards. The position supports the achievement of facility objectives for safety, quality, delivery, cost and people.

The Quality Manager manages other team leaders/teams with direct accountability Quality Control (QC), and directly manages personnel responsible for Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Management Systems (QMS). Team includes a variety of salaried and hourly roles.

We work best when we put our heads together

Teamwork often yields the most productive and even exciting results at our organization. That’s why you and the people you manage will be provided with the support and incentives to work successfully together. Your talent for leading your team to participate and creating a supportive environment where people feel free to share ideas will make you a valuable addition to our staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or related discipline and 8+ years of broad experience in a Quality, Manufacturing, Research or Regulatory function.




• Requires prior leadership experience with teams, systems, and/or large sized projects.




• Knowledge of Medical Device (21 CFR 820) cGMP requirements is strongly desired.




• Desired experiences include some combination of: CAPA/problem-solving, change management, risk management/FMEA, and application of LEAN/ Continuous Improvement skills.

Sometimes ground-breaking solutions come from people you might not expect

We keep our doors—and our minds—open to ideas that will help us stay profitable and current. Employees at every level bring something distinctive to the workplace. That’s why we encourage you to share your input and ask you to do the same for the people under your management. Your fresh perspectives, and theirs, can shine a light on solutions that no one else has thought of. Join us.

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. 

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:

K-C 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 K-C’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will decided in K-C’s sole discretion.

Primary Location

USA-TX-Paris

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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