About this Executive Production role at Kimberly-Clark
Job Description
Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you - innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
MANUFACTURING
Maintenance Mechanic
You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: as Preventing and fixing problems on technologically advanced, high-speed machines that produce top-notch products for ¼ of the world’s population is no easy feat, but it’s worth it when you’re recognized often by your manager, supported by your team, and see the products you produce being used by your own family at the end of the day.
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.
In one of our manufacturing 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:
Required Qualifications:
Safety & Compliance: Adopt safety practices that meet safety codes, policies, and guidelines; conduct Safety Audits as per set frequency; minimize damage or losses; ensure no safety incidents during regular work activities while following KC safe workplace practices.
Self‑Development & Performance Management: Develop to full potential through feedback from Performance Management discussions, appropriate training and education, goal setting, and career development discussions; achieve 100% completion of Performance Plan and 100% completion and implementation of Individual Development Plan (IDP).
Process Leadership & Stability: Provide leadership to improve production and maintain process stability and capabilities; plan and manage production as per plan; maintain close communication with other departments; develop centerline practices and make them a daily activity on each machine.
Data Analysis & Engineering Execution: Maintain machine setting data and analyze it to provide solutions; complete trials and engineering modifications on time and within budget to support process improvements.
Machine Performance Outcomes: Ensure stable and consistent machine operation with no unexpected breakdowns due to process issues; achieve mill objectives through consistent productivity without major fluctuations caused by process instability.
Quality Assurance & Systems Compliance: Adopt practices aligned with quality codes, policies, and KC guidelines including QMS and RQGL; ensure safe, clean, and good‑quality products; implement short‑ and long‑term actions for recurring quality issues; quarantine and effectively sort defective products.
Quality Results & Measurement: Ensure products meet FPS attributes and variables; achieve targeted Quality Indices; nullify customer complaint rates; track performance through customer complaint data, QA‑published mill Quality Indices, internal and external audit scores, and defective product disposal reports.
Productivity Improvement & Center Lining Ownership: Lead delay and waste reduction initiatives; troubleshoot productivity, quality, process, and mechanical issues through data analysis and cross‑functional collaboration; develop, monitor, and continuously improve center lining data and machine settings, ensuring accurate records and timely issue resolution.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
Total Benefits
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.
We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.
To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
In the meantime, please check out the careers website.
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, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses 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 local policies.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
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