Project Execution Engineer - Material Movement Automation

Kimberly-Clark

19h • Remote

About The Position

Project Execution Engineer - Material Movement Automation Job Description 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. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. In this role, you will: This position provides executional leadership for automation projects which will impact various locations in the North America Supply Chain. You will partner with the other team members within automation, staff and the mills, along with working closely with our vendors and suppliers. This role will own execution of engineering, layout and execution of material movement automation strategy and lead the implementation of Automation solutions for our key supply chain opportunity areas in distribution and manufacturing. Drive the development and execution of North America Automation capital projects as projects are assigned. Focus for this role will be to lead and leverage TSP teams in developing and executing tasks related to layout, installment, capacity and delivery on K-C project objectives. Drive overall TSP engagement as part of the Automation Project Portfolio. This includes high level of collaboration with procurement and management to drive strategic project metrics through our TSPs. Coach, mentor and manage TSPs and Project team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve North America’s business results. Ensure value engineering/cost savings activities are prioritized and executed. Ensure all work complies with Corporate Safety, Regulatory, and Quality requirements. Effectively collaborate with a cross-functional team that includes Logistics, Supply Chain, mill operations, procurement, equipment suppliers and with a focus on external service providers. This includes completing required project documentation through EFS, EDR, and Appropriation activities and Corporate Financial Instructions (CFIs). Consistent role modeling, growth and coaching within K-C Ways of Working Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner; set the example for others in the area of safety. Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines. Provide for the safety and well-being of operators, reliability, and other personnel. Lead design discussions with Mill and Central teams to review Scope, obtain alignment and feedback – Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, EHS, IT 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. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. 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

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant discipline (e.g. Science or Engineering related)
• Expertise in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or Mechatronics with a demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into execution of process and capacity improvements in capital or expense projects.
• Demonstrated success in leading and delivering on capital projects - management/execution
• Ability and flexibility to work in a distribution or manufacturing environment with a 24/7 operation
• Ability to travel up to 50% as dictated by business need for meetings, design/develop and start-up support, benchmarking, or best practice sharing across North America

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the design requirement and safe operation of high-speed tissue manufacturing / Tissue Converting, high-speed personal care product manufacturing equipment and Logistics/Distribution facilities processes with an ability to translate that knowledge in support of automation implementation projects.
• Experience in a combination of engineering, operations, and/or leadership
• Experience with logistics and/or manufacturing automation technologies such as AGVs, AMRs, 6 axis robotics, etc. with desire to grow and employ that knowledge as a subject matter expert.
• Related technical experience includes various roles at both mill/staff locations and/or cross-sector experiences.
• Demonstrated success in managing TSPs supporting project execution.
• Familiarity with capital project management, equipment installations and start-ups
• Evidence of continuing self-development

Responsibilities

• This position provides executional leadership for automation projects which will impact various locations in the North America Supply Chain.
• You will partner with the other team members within automation, staff and the mills, along with working closely with our vendors and suppliers.
• This role will own execution of engineering, layout and execution of material movement automation strategy and lead the implementation of Automation solutions for our key supply chain opportunity areas in distribution and manufacturing.
• Drive the development and execution of North America Automation capital projects as projects are assigned.
• Focus for this role will be to lead and leverage TSP teams in developing and executing tasks related to layout, installment, capacity and delivery on K-C project objectives.
• Drive overall TSP engagement as part of the Automation Project Portfolio.
• This includes high level of collaboration with procurement and management to drive strategic project metrics through our TSPs.
• Coach, mentor and manage TSPs and Project team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs to improve North America’s business results.
• Ensure value engineering/cost savings activities are prioritized and executed.
• Ensure all work complies with Corporate Safety, Regulatory, and Quality requirements.
• Effectively collaborate with a cross-functional team that includes Logistics, Supply Chain, mill operations, procurement, equipment suppliers and with a focus on external service providers.
• This includes completing required project documentation through EFS, EDR, and Appropriation activities and Corporate Financial Instructions (CFIs).
• Consistent role modeling, growth and coaching within K-C Ways of Working Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner; set the example for others in the area of safety.
• Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines.
• Provide for the safety and well-being of operators, reliability, and other personnel.
• Lead design discussions with Mill and Central teams to review Scope, obtain alignment and feedback – Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, EHS, IT

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level