Quality Team Leader

Quality Team Leader

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. 

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. 

About You

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. Job responsibilities include:

Provide leadership and coordination for the Neenah Cold Spring Facility (NCSF) quality management system by ensuring ongoing compliance to corporate/sector quality requirements. This position will lead the necessary on-going activities required to support existing products. These activities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and develop the Quality Assurance team to support manufacturing operations and drive continuous quality improvement

• Maintain and strengthen the site’s Quality Management System to ensure compliance with corporate, sector, and regulatory requirements

• Participate in quality processes, including internal audits, management reviews, complaint handling, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)

• Investigate and resolve product nonconformances and customer concerns, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Partner with operations to provide data-driven insights on product quality and process performance while promoting a strong safety and inclusive team culture

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher.

• 5+ years experience in supervision, quality, or engineering.

• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Enterprise system (SAP), Electron quality system (EtQ), current Good Manufacturing Practices with emphasis on FDA 21CFR Part 820, ISO ISO-13485, CAPA, Nonconformance's, Quality Test Data Systems (PASS) and LEAN Manufacturing tools.

• Possess a track record of building working relationships and collaborative environments with functional areas within a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to travel an appropriate amount of time in order to participate in efforts with Staff and other manufacturing sites. (<10% expected). Travel is mostly local.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry recognized Quality Engineer, and/or Auditor certifications.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in science, engineering or business.

• LEAN problem solving and standard work exposure.

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.​

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Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see

Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark

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.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. 

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

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

#LI-Hybrid

Grade 9 grade level and / or compensation may vary based on location/country

Salary Range: 105,740 – 130,620 USDAt Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

Neenah - Cold Spring Facility

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time