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OverviewInnovation & Continuous Improvement SpecialistYou’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.The Innovation & Continuous Improvement Process Specialist will provide technical leadership in area of Tissue process & Materials development to support the delivery of near-term innovation pipeline, optimization of product and cost of manufacture to support the development & execution of IFP business plans for LATAM region. This role involves creating a vision to influence our innovation and product development strategies, partnering with Supply Chain to solve our toughest technical challenges, and providing technical leadership for the implementation and start-up of new assets, processes and materials. The ideal candidate is a technical expert with strong leadership skills and a passion for leveraging technology to solve consumer, sustainability & business challenges.ResponsibilitiesCreate a vision and lead technology programs to deliver near-term roadmap developments aligned with IFP Growth & Innovation strategy.Contribute ideas and initiatives to technology roadmaps, linking developments to innovation programs that drive consumer, cost, and sustainability advantages.Lead multiple technology projects across innovation, renovation, cost / margin, and sustainability within the 0–3-year horizon.Act as a technical subject matter expert in at least one core technology area.Partner with Supply Chain to resolve critical technical issues in mills and prevent business disruption.Provide R&D leadership for implementation and start-up of new assets, processes, and materials in collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Product Development.Build strategic partnerships with vendors and internal teams to influence material and asset strategies and strengthen innovation capabilities.Develop technical talent within R&D and mill teams, while connecting globally with other subject matter experts to share best practices and leverage One KC.About UsHuggies®. 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 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, 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.To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering or related discipline.7+ years of Process, Product Development or Engineering experience and ideally prior experience in a variety of R&D and Mill assignments.Strong tissue manufacturing knowledge preferred.Fluent in English (oral and written)Analytical mindset and ability to solve technical challenges.Strong collaboration and networking skills.Ability to present and “sell” technical work to senior stakeholders.Open-minded, inquisitive, and passionate about new technologies.To be consideredClick the Apply button and complete the application process below. A member of our recruitment team will review your application and reach out if your skills align with the role.Check out our careers page: careers.kimberly-clark.com/es-419And finally, a few important notes...This position will be part of Kimberly-Clark’s International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business, an organization with a clear purpose and a strong focus on innovation, built on a legacy of global impact.As Kimberly-Clark establishes a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world-class tissue and professional products company, this role is expected to transition to the new company once the transaction closes, anticipated by mid-2026, subject to consultation and other applicable legal requirements. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the creation of a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses. You will be part of a high-potential business that combines Kimberly-Clark’s iconic brands and commercial excellence with Suzano’s industrial leadership and sustainability expertise.For Kimberly-Clark to grow and thrive, we must be an inclusive organization that leverages the diverse experiences and passions of our team members to build brands that improve lives around the world. That’s why we’re committed to building 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 company.We are an 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.This position is open only to local candidates who are already authorized to work in the country where the role is based. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.#R-IFPPrimary Location Puente Piedra MillAdditional Locations Puerto Tejada Tissue Mill PDC, Sitio del Niño Office & MillWorker Type EmployeeWorker Sub-Type RegularTime Type Full time
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