You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. As a Packaging Engineer in Neenah ,WI you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.
Leads, manages, presents, and executes all aspects of technical packaging changes / waivers / components / projects, including new product and package launches, as well as product and process changes and rollovers. Focuses on more complex projects with higher risks and business implications. Serves as an interface between strategic and tactical projects/timelines, including influencing graphic design and cross-functional project teams.
Essential Accountabilities:
Determines packaging specifications according to the nature of the product, cost limitations, legal requirements, and the type of protection required. Designs package exteriors considering such factors as product identification, sales appeal, aesthetic quality, printing, sealing, fastening devices and production techniques.
Develops the required type of packaging materials to maximize convenience, utility and function based on the product's physical characteristics, safety and special handling requirements.
Evaluate and apply innovative solutions/ new technologies and materials in the design of packaging to deliver a consumer benefit, enhance profit margin, and reduce the environmental impact of our packaging.
Adheres to packaging and transportation industry, customer/vendor and KC standards, procedures and requirements to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Understands and follows corporate policies and procedures and industry standards for packaging specifications. Proactively identifies, leads, and executes environmental sustainability initiatives to support global and KC environmental goals and responsibilities.
Demonstrates knowledge of internal K-C & external vendor/co-packing operations, technology and production capabilities, as well as supply chain processes, to integrate operations and supply chain solutions and objectives into package development – to identify and capitalize on cost reduction and production efficiency opportunities. Assesses and develops action plans to overcome packaging related manufacturing issues.
Understands the consumer, customer and competitive environment to ensure consistency and alignment with brand equity to drive category growth. Identifies and recommends new technology and/or materials used in the packaging industry to create leading edge package designs, innovations and prototypes.
Leads a variety of packaging, product and production audits and shares insights and recommendations with front-end Design, Innovation and Marketing teams.
Recognized as a packaging subject matter expert on cross functional and multi-level teams for a wide range of package development projects including both large, complex projects as well as full scope ownership for smaller projects.
Drives best-in-class packaging designs, standards and specifications. Develops a general business manager mindset with project management and leadership, including financials.
Designs and coordinates laboratory activities and tests using scientific systems/tools to assess technical feasibility in the qualification of materials, copackers and vendors.
Provides technical support to ensure quality standards, package performance, and continued supply of products and packaging materials. Identifies and tests/qualifies alternate sources for raw materials and packaging components.
Writes component/equipment test protocols/reports, trip/mill/vendor summaries, regulatory and technical reporting/documentation and trial plans/results. Initiates and performs technical feasibility studies on new packaging platforms/features delivered through ideation.
About You
You’re driven to 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, well being, and career development.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Position typically requires an Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering and 3-5+ years of equivalent related experience.
Qualifications:
Advanced knowledge of end to end packaging development process, including printing processes and packaging industry
Strong planning/organizing skills with an ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with conflicting deadlines and objectives
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships and work with multi-functional project teams
Ability to influence decisions across multiple functions/levels
Ability to conceptualize ideas and transform specific brand/customer/consumer goals into packaging structures and specifications, including knowledge & experience with testing procedures
Advanced problem solver to develop solutions and actionable plans for multiple functions and vendors/agencies
Ability to communicate professionally in both oral and written form to inspire others to action; excellent presentation skills
Advanced analytical skills to collect and interpret data and information to improve material/package/product/process performance
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in an environment with a high degree of change and uncertainty
Self-directed - can quickly assess a situation, needed resources and drive execution
Preferred/Required Qualifications:
Packaging Co-op/Internship experience and/or 3-5+ years of professional experience required
Demonstrated accomplishments in Packaging Engineering preferably within the Consumer Products industry. Knowledge of medical device regulatory requirements for packaging preferred but not required.
Advanced knowledge of packaging development and operations/supply chain processes.
TOPS/CAPE experience is required, SAP/PLM experience
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 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; you just need to log on!
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
Total Benefits
Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
To Be Considered
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And finally, the fine print…
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
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Primary LocationNeenah - West R&E OfficeAdditional LocationsWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time