Packaging Coordinator
Kimberly-Clark

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.

As a Packaging Coordinator you will be the process owner for Packaging Component and SKU specification creation within the North America Baby & Child Care (BCC) business. This position is responsible for managing process / flow and creation of specifications through coordination with many internal and external stakeholders. You'll interact closely with members of the BCC packaging team and cross-functional partners including Marketing, Distribution, Planning, R&E, Master Data Governance (MDG), Sales, Operations, Procurement, Packaging, Design, and external suppliers, co-packers, and co-manufacturers. The Packaging Coordinator has great influence in the way our internal Specification data is organized, developed, and managed systematically through Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), MDG, Esko WebCenter and other downstream systems. Through detail-oriented and collaborative effort, this role coordinates the packaging assembly process to meet timeline and business expectations. This is a hybrid position based from Neenah, WI and reports to the Personal Care Packaging Senior Team Leader.

In this role, you will:

• Manage the day-to-day creation and status of Components and SKU specifications to ensure flawless execution of packaging assemblies for the BCC business unit.

• Interface with multiple interconnected Kimberly-Clark data management systems managing workflow and directing work tasks to other departments and functions (e.g. PLM & MDG). Manage information that flows to externally facing systems utilized directly by Kimberly-Clark sales teams and for customer communication.

• Collaborate with and influence cross functional partners to drive on-time project completion.

• Troubleshoot and collaborating with appropriate teams to resolve issues and identify process improvements.

• Request System Updates/enhancements: Phrase Lists, Inheritance Templates, new calculations, formulas, process improvements, etc.

• Work with PLM team for as needed User Acceptance Testing

• Demonstrate working knowledge of Kimberly-Clark operations and production capabilities, as well as packaging and supply chain processes to capitalize on cost reduction opportunities and increase production and process efficiency.

• Create and update work instructions and procedures.

• Review obsolescence reports and confirm specifications to obsolete.

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:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience.

• Organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage and process a high volume of work efficiently.

• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey complex packaging and business solutions to diverse audiences, including customers and team members.

• Adaptability to support and thrive during organizational changes.

• Relationship-building skills to establish and maintain strong, sustainable business relationships at various levels within the organization and with key customers and suppliers.

• Proficiency in business and data analysis, with the ability to conduct thorough analyses and make informed and data-driven recommendations.

• Technological proficiency, including the use of business management tools (e.g., MS Teams, Microsoft Office suite), computers, and other software programs for effective communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PLM, SAP, or Esko WebCenter.

• Curiosity to understand systems and problem-solving mindset.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you'd 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 childcare.

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. We actively seek to build 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 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 pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 - when prompted for employee ID, say "OTHER CALLER" - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role's country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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