Kimberly-Clark
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Kimberly-Clark . Job posted some time ago. This description includes responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits for the Senior R&D Manager – Child Care Development & Commercialization role. In This Role, You Will
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 deliver product, technology, and execution development for product innovations Lead the team to 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, 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 for product innovations 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 related to project launches and success criteria Support 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 K-C proprietary technology and products through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets; defend proprietary information and challenge competitive IP to ensure right to practice for K-C technologies Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline 10+ years of experience at a production facility and/or KC business unit in a technical, scientific, or engineering role with at least 5 years in research and development focused on process/material development 1+ year 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 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 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, But Desired)
5+ years of people leadership experience with a technical team Experience partnering with Technical Service Providers Ability to work in a matrix organization and drive collaboration across functions/departments Experience in LEAN implementation, agile methodologies About Us
Pull-ups®, Goodnites®, Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, Kimberly-Clark Professional®. Millions use Kimberly-Clark products daily. We seek talented professionals to help drive innovation, growth and impact. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. About You
You perform at a high level and value a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company committed to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when your work makes a difference. We regularly explore ideas on how, when and where we can achieve results. Benefits
Here are a few benefits in this role at Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com. Health: medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions; on-site fitness center and occupational health nurse Flexible Savings and Spending accounts Diverse income protection insurance options Programs to support education, relocation, or childcare needs To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A recruiter will review your application and follow up if there is a fit. Check the careers website for more information. Legal notices : Kimberly-Clark is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to pre-screening tests and background checks. Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are encouraged to apply. Relocation support may be provided for the chosen candidate. Salary range: 157,720 – 194,760 USD. Base pay is part of a broader total rewards package.
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Join to apply for the
Research & Development - Sr Manager
role at
Kimberly-Clark . Job posted some time ago. This description includes responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits for the Senior R&D Manager – Child Care Development & Commercialization role. In This Role, You Will
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 deliver product, technology, and execution development for product innovations Lead the team to 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, 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 for product innovations 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 related to project launches and success criteria Support 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 K-C proprietary technology and products through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets; defend proprietary information and challenge competitive IP to ensure right to practice for K-C technologies Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline 10+ years of experience at a production facility and/or KC business unit in a technical, scientific, or engineering role with at least 5 years in research and development focused on process/material development 1+ year 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 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 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, But Desired)
5+ years of people leadership experience with a technical team Experience partnering with Technical Service Providers Ability to work in a matrix organization and drive collaboration across functions/departments Experience in LEAN implementation, agile methodologies About Us
Pull-ups®, Goodnites®, Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, Kimberly-Clark Professional®. Millions use Kimberly-Clark products daily. We seek talented professionals to help drive innovation, growth and impact. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. About You
You perform at a high level and value a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company committed to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when your work makes a difference. We regularly explore ideas on how, when and where we can achieve results. Benefits
Here are a few benefits in this role at Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com. Health: medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions; on-site fitness center and occupational health nurse Flexible Savings and Spending accounts Diverse income protection insurance options Programs to support education, relocation, or childcare needs To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A recruiter will review your application and follow up if there is a fit. Check the careers website for more information. Legal notices : Kimberly-Clark is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to pre-screening tests and background checks. Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are encouraged to apply. Relocation support may be provided for the chosen candidate. Salary range: 157,720 – 194,760 USD. Base pay is part of a broader total rewards package.
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