Kimberly Clark
Research & Development - Sr Manager
Job Description You were made to do this work: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real‑world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
Position Overview As the Senior R&D Manager – Child Care Development & Commercialization, you will lead a team of up to 20 product/material/process engineers in developing and commercializing product innovations that support our Pull‑Ups® and Goodnites® brands. You will work closely with cross‑functional peers to establish business strategies, prioritize resources, and guide the team in leveraging the Innovation Management Framework and other key forums for appropriate stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities
Own the product, process and material development and commercial execution for Child Care product innovations.
Lead a team of R&D engineers and scientists to ensure excellence in delivering product technology and execution development.
Co‑develop startup protocols for new machines and commercialization for Child Care product innovations.
Partner with the Brand team as well as Discovery, Innovation Capability, Procurement and Supply Chain teams to ensure full innovation delivery.
Provide effective leadership, determine customer expectations and manage resources.
Partner with key external customers as necessary, including Technical Service Providers, OEM partners and External Contract Manufacturers.
Lead a team of up to 20 direct reports and 10 indirect members to develop and commercialize material and technology solutions that address unmet customer needs.
Provide people leadership to include talent development, performance management, compensation planning and organizational effectiveness.
Lead, coach, and mentor team members to execute material and technology development work and improve Child Care business results.
Drive key business decisions relative to project launches, success criteria, approach and other critical parameters.
Support the startup protocols for capital projects, problem tracking and issue resolution around these technologies.
Ensure all work complies with corporate safety, regulatory, product safety and sustainability requirements.
Protect and defend proprietary technology and products through patents, trade secrets and effective protection of information.
About Us Pull‑Ups® and Goodnites® are iconic Kimberly‑Clark brands focused on helping families keep kids safe and comfortable. Kimberly‑Clark is a global leader in consumer hygiene and personal protection products, with more than 150 years of market leadership.
About You You perform at a high level, appreciate an authentic caring, and demonstrate strong leadership in a performance culture. You want to be part of a company dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
10 years or more of experience in a production facility and/or KC business unit in a technical, scientific or engineering role with at least 5 years of research and development experience focused on process/material development.
1 year or more of people leadership experience.
Experience with consumer product/technology development for commercialization.
Understanding of Engineering, Process Development and Capital Execution Practices.
Technical knowledge and experience combined with demonstrated ability to lead and direct an R&D team and projects to meet business objectives.
Ability to drive decision making at all levels within the organization.
Ability to lead and facilitate problem solving across teams to achieve desired results.
Excel at mentoring and developing a strong, inclusive technical organization.
Proven ability to coach and develop team members for career development and performance improvement.
Preferred (not essential)
5 years or more of people leadership experience with a technical team.
Experience with partnerships with Technical Service Providers.
Ability to work in a matrix organization and drive collaboration across functions and departments.
Experience in LEAN Implementation and agile methodologies.
Total Benefits Core benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting periods or pre‑existing condition restrictions. Flexible savings and spending accounts, diverse income protection insurance options, and additional programs for continued education, relocation, and childcare are also available.
E‑EO Statement Kimberly‑Clark is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Additional Information Salary Range: 157,720 – 194,760 USD. Primary Location: Neenah – West R&E Office. Worker Type: Employee. Worker Sub‑Type: Regular. Time Type: Full time.
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Job Description You were made to do this work: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real‑world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
Position Overview As the Senior R&D Manager – Child Care Development & Commercialization, you will lead a team of up to 20 product/material/process engineers in developing and commercializing product innovations that support our Pull‑Ups® and Goodnites® brands. You will work closely with cross‑functional peers to establish business strategies, prioritize resources, and guide the team in leveraging the Innovation Management Framework and other key forums for appropriate stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities
Own the product, process and material development and commercial execution for Child Care product innovations.
Lead a team of R&D engineers and scientists to ensure excellence in delivering product technology and execution development.
Co‑develop startup protocols for new machines and commercialization for Child Care product innovations.
Partner with the Brand team as well as Discovery, Innovation Capability, Procurement and Supply Chain teams to ensure full innovation delivery.
Provide effective leadership, determine customer expectations and manage resources.
Partner with key external customers as necessary, including Technical Service Providers, OEM partners and External Contract Manufacturers.
Lead a team of up to 20 direct reports and 10 indirect members to develop and commercialize material and technology solutions that address unmet customer needs.
Provide people leadership to include talent development, performance management, compensation planning and organizational effectiveness.
Lead, coach, and mentor team members to execute material and technology development work and improve Child Care business results.
Drive key business decisions relative to project launches, success criteria, approach and other critical parameters.
Support the startup protocols for capital projects, problem tracking and issue resolution around these technologies.
Ensure all work complies with corporate safety, regulatory, product safety and sustainability requirements.
Protect and defend proprietary technology and products through patents, trade secrets and effective protection of information.
About Us Pull‑Ups® and Goodnites® are iconic Kimberly‑Clark brands focused on helping families keep kids safe and comfortable. Kimberly‑Clark is a global leader in consumer hygiene and personal protection products, with more than 150 years of market leadership.
About You You perform at a high level, appreciate an authentic caring, and demonstrate strong leadership in a performance culture. You want to be part of a company dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
10 years or more of experience in a production facility and/or KC business unit in a technical, scientific or engineering role with at least 5 years of research and development experience focused on process/material development.
1 year or more of people leadership experience.
Experience with consumer product/technology development for commercialization.
Understanding of Engineering, Process Development and Capital Execution Practices.
Technical knowledge and experience combined with demonstrated ability to lead and direct an R&D team and projects to meet business objectives.
Ability to drive decision making at all levels within the organization.
Ability to lead and facilitate problem solving across teams to achieve desired results.
Excel at mentoring and developing a strong, inclusive technical organization.
Proven ability to coach and develop team members for career development and performance improvement.
Preferred (not essential)
5 years or more of people leadership experience with a technical team.
Experience with partnerships with Technical Service Providers.
Ability to work in a matrix organization and drive collaboration across functions and departments.
Experience in LEAN Implementation and agile methodologies.
Total Benefits Core benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting periods or pre‑existing condition restrictions. Flexible savings and spending accounts, diverse income protection insurance options, and additional programs for continued education, relocation, and childcare are also available.
E‑EO Statement Kimberly‑Clark is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Additional Information Salary Range: 157,720 – 194,760 USD. Primary Location: Neenah – West R&E Office. Worker Type: Employee. Worker Sub‑Type: Regular. Time Type: Full time.
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