Process Engineer at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Loudon, Tennessee

Job Description:

Process Engineer

Job Description

Process Engineer

Salaried Exempt Position

Loudon Mill

Purpose
Provide leadership in the design, development, optimization and operation of manufacturing and supporting processes.

Customers
Sector Management, Project Sponsors, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Research, Consumers

Expectations

•  Provide technical guidance for resolution of problems for multiple forms of processes and equipment.


• Initiate, design, develop, and optimize manufacturing or converting asset capability and processes to meet project objectives, from idea generation through proof of principle and commercialization.


• Apply engineering principles, standards and procedures in the execution of projects and programs to advance process innovation.


• Communicate project deliverables and expectations effectively to project team members, operations, and maintenance teams to achieve desired project outcomes.


• Provide functional guidance to suppliers and service providers to achieve project objectives.


• Develop broadening mastery in technical areas important to the corporation.


• Carry out all work ensuring effective Safety and Quality behaviors and practices.


• Document work to ensure knowledge is preserved and protected per K-C standards


• Continued demonstration and growth in One K-C behaviors and engineering discipline.

Scope
Reports to HT Operations Team Leader and receives direction in the form of general project objectives. Assignments may vary from individual contribution to team leadership. Responsibilities include project results, project control and effective use of human resources. Incumbent is a recognized leader in at least one area of technology, possesses high standards of professional performance, and demonstrates both personal and organizational sensitivity.

Qualifications
Position requires a bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical or Pulp & Paper engineering.  Demonstrated leadership in achieving results. Knowledge of Lean thinking, tools and processes is preferred.

Dimensions
Vary widely with assignment and typically include:
• Daily operations accountability
• Project responsibility of $0.1 MM to $5 MM
• Project team of three to fifteen people
• Single or multiple projects. 

Accountabilities

• Design and Development: Provide leadership in the initiation, design, development and optimization of manufacturing and supporting processes to achieve unit objectives.


• Technical Knowledge: Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized for expertise and leadership in application of engineering principles and/or scientific analysis. Provide advice and counsel sought by others.


• Safety: Carry out job responsibilities in a safe manner. Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines. Provide for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance and other personnel.


• 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. Ability to facilitate 4 step problem solving when required.


• Internal Control: Lead assigned projects/tasks to meet unit objectives within applicable Corporate policies. Place emphasis on CFI and Internal Control.


• Communications: Communicate fully with superiors, subordinates and others who have need to know. Be informative without being obtrusive or vexatious. Communicate in a way that is timely, yet prompt; complete, yet concise; candid, yet accurate; and clear, yet responsive.


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


• QMP: Provide direction and participative leadership in the practical application of the Quality Management Process in all assignments and responsibilities.


• 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.

Education
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical or Pulp & Paper engineering preferred.

Technical Sills
General machine design
Project management, leadership, control
Problem identification, problem solving methodology
Assimilate and understand technical information
Business unit communications / partnering
Process Optimization
K-C design standards
Design communications
Process capability
Process control systems Product attributes / quality
Continuous improvement

COMPANY AND LOCATION INFORMATION:

Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, nearly a quarter of the world’s population trust Kimberly-Clark’s 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 80 countries.

This opening is for a position in the Loudon, Tennessee facility that is part of the K-C Professional business within Kimberly-Clark.  The K-C Professional business focusses on providing workplace solutions that are healthier, safer, and more productive. 

The facility is located in the city of Loudon on the banks of the Tennessee River and the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.  The area features a cost of living more than 17% below the national average, no state income tax on wages, unparalleled natural beauty, and an abundance of shops, waterways, hiking trails, and communities that suit any style of living. 

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