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| Job Ref. #: | 8949 |
| State: | South Carolina |
| City: | BEECH ISLAND |
| Job Description: |
Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 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 a 135-year history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and putting them in the right jobs so that they can do their best work. Currently, we are seeking an experienced Process Engineer III to support Lean/TPM deployment in Beech Island. Position Summary: Process Engineers at Kimberly-Clark initiate design, develop, optimize and problem solve manufacturing processes in a manner that meets safety, quality, and operational performance expectations. The Process Engineer for this role will provide guidance in design, development, optimization and problem solving of unplanned delay through the application of Lean methodology with a primary focus on TPM implementation. Candidates must have expertise across multiple technologies and will have a demonstrated ability to effectively interface with a broad range of team members. The incumbent reports to the Beech Island Lean Team leader and receives direction in the form of specific objectives. Key customers include: Personal Care and Family Care Asset Teams and NACP Lean Central Office. Responsibilities: 1) Lead product or process improvement projects with a financial scope of up to $5 million from conception through commercialization. 2) Provide functional guidance in the design, development, and optimization of converting and manufacturing equipment and processes to meet unit objectives. 3) Develop knowledge and skills in application of engineering principles, scientific analysis and project management. 4) Carry out all 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. 5) Seek, recognize, define and solve problems to achieve unit objectives. 6) Identify complex technical issues to determine root cause. 7) Develop personal Lean capability to ensure proper application of Lean tools through foundational thinking. Qualifications: 1) Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Pulp and Paper from an accredited college or university and 5 years of experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments. Candidates with an Associate, Bachelor, or advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline and possessing applicable experience may also be considered. 2) Experience using manufacturing analysis tools, such as: SPS (statistical process control; design of experiments; process capability studies; Six Sigma;5S; Visual Control; TPM. 3) A demonstrated ability to work independently or to lead a team to complete projects within required timeframes. Preferred Qualifications: 1) Strong knowledge and background in both Converting and Manufacturing operations including technology understanding and development with a demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into execution of process and capacity improvements. 2) Up to 12 years of experience in a variety of plant and staff assignments, including maintenance and operations. 3) Experience and expertise with Kimberly-Clark engineering procedures and processes. 4) Experience working with external technical service providers. |
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| Post Date: | 03/17/2010 |
