Quality Team Leader

Quality Team Leader

Job Description

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. 

The Quality Team Leader provides daily quality assurance leadership and representation to the Beech Island Quality and Operations teams. This position serves as the Quality Team Leader for the UCTAD/CTEC team and is responsible for providing leadership and technical support for Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Quality Management System Compliance activities supporting consumer products.

This position reports to the Beech Island Site Quality Manager. The Quality Team Leader drives team objectives related to quality and ensures systems are in place to deliver quality results while meeting internal and regulatory standards. The incumbent plans and executes responsibilities with minimal direction, seeking assistance or guidance when appropriate. This role also provides technical coaching and guidance to team members and recommends technical strategies that support business objectives for the Quality team.

In this role, you will:

• Provide strategy, capability-building, and direct support to the facility in the areas of Quality and Regulatory Compliance.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards, including the Kimberly-Clark Quality Management System (QMS) and FDA regulatory requirements.
• Identify, develop, and lead the implementation of products, processes, materials, systems, and procedures to achieve business objectives.
• Lead a team responsible for the visual and physical inspection, sampling, testing, and control of products and materials.
• Maintain and continue developing the nonconforming product and quality nonconformance reporting system.
• Manage the customer complaint process, including initiation of 4SPS investigations and corrective actions.
• Provide quality leadership and technical expertise regarding raw material and finished product issues and concerns.
• Oversee quality systems executed by the Quality department, including Management Review, Control of Documented Information, Supplier Quality Management, Complaint Investigation and Management, Internal Audits, Monitoring and Measurement, Analysis and Evaluation, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Support the development of others within areas of expertise while demonstrating an appreciation for diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Foster an inclusive environment in which all team members are respected for their individual differences and motivated to enhance both individual and team performance to achieve business objectives.
• Execute continuous improvement initiatives for established processes and support the development and implementation of new processes.

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.

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 in Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, along with 8+ years of broad experience in a Quality, Manufacturing, Research, or Regulatory function.
• Prior leadership experience managing teams, systems, and/or large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA Medical Device regulations, and FDA Cosmetic regulations.
• Experience with a combination of the following: CAPA/problem solving, change management, risk management/FMEA, and Lean or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong self-motivation and the ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems independently.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interface across all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

US Grade 09

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

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.

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 in Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion

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

Beech Island Mill

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time