Manufacturing Project Planning Lead

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. 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 manufacturing 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 a full range of technical project support to the Value Engineering organization and will be responsible for managing multiple converting machine projects ranging in size from $0.5MM to over $6MM. Duties include coordinating projects with Staff Engineering, Procurement, and Global Plants. Additionally, this individual will provide work direction and coaching to project planners and manage the health and improvement of workflow processes. Develop plans to support customer schedules and costs, while providing technical support to internal/external partners. Key customers include staff engineering, procurement, production personnel, area and team leaders, and plant management. Customers expect a smooth and timely flow of work through the production areas, and the technical and professional expertise necessary to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the assigned technical areas. The incumbent reports to the Kimtech - Engineering Manager. The incumbent's scheduling and technical leadership responsibilities directly influence all production areas, and nearly all management functions in the plant. Detailed process planning for Kimtech. This means interpreting highly technical customer blueprints, specifications and orders, translating those customer needs into detailed instructions/purchasing requirements, and establishing complete project schedules to make the part in the time required. Project management/leadership, including monitoring and controlling project costs, for the assigned jobs as they go through the plant. Includes cross-functional leadership of project team including Kimtech Project Planners. Also includes independent problem solving throughout project cycle. Project scopes regional and/or global involving full machine asset or multi-machine projects. Projects are highly complex and may be first-of-a-kind. Deliver project updates to cross-functional Project teams and Senior Leaders. This position must understand and be able to apply knowledge of all plant functions, systems, and technologies to best utilize the capabilities in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Also, this position must lead the plant in complying with corporate and outside regulatory agencies. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: Required: This position requires knowledge and ability typically associated with bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical preferred), Engineering Technology degree from an accredited college or a Mechanical Associate degree with experience in a variety of technical assignments. 2+ years of manufacturing planning experience. Work experience in lieu of degree requires a total of 12 years of Project and Manufacturing Planning experience. The incumbent must have a high degree of initiative, be able to function independently, effectively participate in cross-functional teams, and exercise sound judgment in dealing maturely with outside parties. Working knowledge of SAP, or other ERP systems, and the ability to learn SAP within acceptable timelines to successfully understand SAP costing, add components to work order, track items in SAP to confirm delivery, where purchased, etc. Problem solving abilities needed to respond to technical questions from shop floor/outside machine shops (mechanical) regarding AutoCAD, Solid Works, and SAP. Demonstrated knowledge of engineering drawings and systems. Demonstrate the Kimberly-Clark Ways of Working and have excellent interpersonal and listening skills. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to maintain positive working relationships with customers, colleagues, vendors, suppliers and contractors. Proficient with Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other software as required. Preferred: Machine shop operations knowledge is preferred but not required. 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. Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see Location: Neenah, Wisconsin 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. Grade 10: Compensation may vary by location 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr