Research and Development- Packaging Manager – 878255 Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Research and Development- Packaging ManagerJob DescriptionYoure not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because were 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, youll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.Lead the North American Packaging Engineering Team, driving continuous advancement in innovation, sustainability, and cost savings, thereby enhancing KCPs speed to market and overall cost efficiency.

Team Leadership:

Provide day-to-day direction for a team of 4 Packaging Engineers and 1 Specification Coordinator, ensuring effective implementation of programs and projects through analysis, independent judgment, and functional work direction.

Project Management:

Oversee packaging projects to ensure timely delivery for new product launches, lifecycle management (LCM) projects, and cost-saving initiatives.

Innovation and Sustainability:

Champion innovative and sustainable practices within the Packaging Engineering team.

Cost Efficiency:

Implement strategies to achieve cost savings and improve market speed.

System Ownership:

Maintain and manage the North American packaging specification system infrastructure.

In this role, you will:

Manage the day-to-day workload of the Packaging Engineers to ensure packaging engineering elements of IMF and LCM projects are completed on time and cost effectively.

Drive packaging innovation through the use of new materials and packaging design to enable KCP products to have a competitive edge.

Manage own packaging projects within the IMF/LCM process.

Be the North American business contact for packaging and consultant for the EU,LAO and AP regions when required.

Drive packaging Force/BFS and Sustainability Programs.

Maintain the NA packaging specification system infrastructure. Implement recommendations for opportunities as required.

Work with Packaging Graphics team to maintain/improve workflow processes to reduce speed to market and reduce revision rate.

Maintain hardware and software contracts required for the Packaging Team (TOPS Engineering and Artios CAD).Oversee packaging engineering budget.

Recommend system and process updates to improve KCP speed to market and packaging engineering costs.

Manage packaging engineering/specification relationships with both KCP manufacturing facilities (5 internal KCP mills) and external manufacturers (120 external mills).Manage packaging engineering/specification relationships with KCP packaging vendors.

Work with packaging suppliers to understand new materials and processes that would be beneficial to KCP.Uphold the One K-C behaviors within the Packaging Engineering Team.

About UsHuggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brandsand 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 wouldnt exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, youll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. Were founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and were always looking for new and better ways to perform so theres your open door of opportunity. Its all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About YouYou 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, were constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and wher we can best achieve results. When you join our team, youll 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, youll 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:

Bachelors degree10 years of related work experienceKnowledge of packaging engineering (packaging materials, converting, packaging equipment and processes) and packaging graphics/printing is required.

Understanding KCP functions/systems is preferredThe incumbent must be highly analytical, organized and able to handle numerous, complex projects simultaneously.

Total BenefitsHere are just a few of the benefits youd 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…Equal Opportunity Employer