Innovation strategy : Work with RD and supply chain partners to develop the 0-3 year product process innovation development plan for EM, to support the EM growth and to meet KPIs.
Innovation delivery: Deliver the 0-3 year product innovation pipeline across Personal care categories to support the strategical growth in key lead markets. Work with Supply Chain, and other RD functions under adopt first and adjust to EM needs (formats, mill capabilities, cost). Move fast - Overcome barriers for fast implementation cross markets and formats.
Develop and optimize equipment and processes that meet innovation success criteria, safety codes, policies and guidelines.
About Us
Huggies . Kleenex . Cottonelle . Scott . Kotex . Poise . Depend . Kimberly-Clark Professional . You already know our legendary brands and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we re always looking for new and better ways to perform - so there s your open door of opportunity. It s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
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About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.
In one of our professional roles, you ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Requirements
+7 years of experience in RD innovation engineering or supply chain engineering. Professional background in engineering, process product development. Adopt Apply from other regions/sectors/categories
Experience using manufacturing analysis tools, such as: statistical process control, design of experiments, process capability studies, Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing.
Ability to resolve complex problems and translate market observations to business opportunities.
A demonstrated ability to work independently, or as part of a team while providing task-oriented direction to others to complete projects within required timeframes.
Strong capability to make decision and to drive for clear decisions and actions. Analytical and fact-based decision-making skills with strong intuition, be able to connect the dots and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
Highly developed collaboration skills with an ability to work and influence across a matrix organization, influencing peers, other functions with credibility and strong business leadership
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner