Packaging Technologist at Kimberly-Clark

In This Role, You Will

• Work to agreed safety standards. Complying with company & country safety regulations.
• Project management of EMEA projects CT and DtV. Product specification change programs through IMF gates, processes and change control.
• Coordinate and lead packaging trials for projects
• Develop, test & Implement packaging for new products and improvements to current packaging in partnership with R&E/Marketing/Procurement. Following timelines to ensure completion of projects on time.
• Develop Packaging Material, Primary and Secondary Pack and Pallet specifications in line with the rest of EM. Managing all specifications on KC system to ensure the most current version is approved and readily accessible.
• Raise accurate Line drawings for primary and secondary packaging on KC approved software
• Lead Implementation of Local Packaging Improvement and Packaging Cost Saving projects.
• Participate in multifunction team discussions for equipment & other activities that affect packaging.
• Participate in initiatives that aim to improve consumer satisfaction. Where necessary lead projects to eliminate/reduce packaging related sources of consumer dissatisfaction or complaint. i.e. user friendliness and quality of print and packaging.
• Develop & Implement the Regional packaging Improvement plans in partnership with Marketing & Mill in-line with agreed strategy & country.
• Provide local technical mentoring support to the Mill for the implementation of product and equipment changes and provide technical direction to multifunction teams for all facility LCM activities.
• Work with Procurement to assess raw material vendors to ensure they can provide the quality of components required. Working with existing suppliers to improve the quality of goods received.
• Ensure full awareness of Packaging activities risks and complexities by appropriate, accurate and timely communication to all parts of the business.
• Ensure accuracy of Bill of Materials as required to ensure correct packaging materials are ordered and quantities are maintained.
• Ensure entire BU support of packaging projects and regulatory requirements as relates to packaging.
• Attend print runs at suppliers as required to approve on press in line with KCC standards
• Work with the Quality Department and Procurement to resolve quality issues with existing vendors under LEAN principles and provide training on new materials to the teams as required.
• Working closely with the operational teams by participating in daily production meetings, mentoring of individuals and supplying operational support of packaging materials on an ongoing basis
• Responsible for the Packaging development areas of artwork signoff.
• Work with the Quality Department and Procurement to resolve quality issues with existing vendors under LEAN principles and provide training on new materials to the teams as required.
• Working closely with the operational teams by participating in daily production meetings, mentoring of individuals and supplying operational support of packaging materials on an ongoing basis
• Responsible for the Packaging development areas of artwork signoff.
• Work with the Quality Department and Procurement to resolve quality issues with existing vendors under LEAN principles and provide training on new materials to the teams as required.
• Working closely with the operational teams by participating in daily production meetings, mentoring of individuals and supplying operational support of packaging materials on an ongoing basis
• Responsible for the Packaging development areas of artwork signoff.

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:

• A National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a major scientific or engineering discipline and or equivalent skills/experience.
• Further qualification in Packaging Materials and Technology or equivalent will be advantageous.
• Previous successful responsibility within a packaging/design environment.
• Knowledge of SAP and Adobe Illustrator or Auto Cad will be advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a professional/corporate/manufacturing environment. Relevant experience must include manufacturing & logistics insight.
• Experience of providing R&D support to qualify new product start-ups & facilitate handover to Product Supply.
• Strong verbal/written communication & influencing skills.
• Project leadership/management experience.