Lead Process Operator

Lead Process Operator
Maumelle, Arkansas

Operating a machine that produces top-notch products for ¼ of the world's population is a hard job, but it's worth it when you're recognized often by your manager, supported by your team, and see the products you produce being used by your own family at the end of the day.

The Lead Process Operator (LPO) provides on-shift operational leadership/support for their assigned line and reports to a Machine Crew Leader (MCL). The LPO is directly responsible for developing the plan of the day and executing the plan for their assigned line. A qualified candidate can prioritize resources/problems, works well under pressure, is motivated to develop and grow and drive a positive culture to deliver results, while providing direction and coaching to their team.

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.

In this role, you will:

• Facilitate shift hand-off meeting with oncoming peer/team

• Advise Machine Crew Leader on team training needs and working with MCL to coordinate all training of new hire/transitional employees, reporting on the line, that are not certified in position.

• Participate with on shift problem solving, as needed.

• Work closely with Process Specialists to document and train assigned Process Operators.

• Understands asset theory of operations and can troubleshoot process issues during upset conditions and be able to follow shut-down/start-up procedures.

• Can make adjustments and/or repairs to equipment and has basic understanding and troubleshooting skills to engage appropriate resources while following escalation process.

• Support reliability and cost improvements such that productivity and maintenance spending meet or exceed budgeted expectations.

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 manufacturing 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:

• Are 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States

• Have a state and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED Grade 12 certificate

• 3+ years of hands-on process/leadership in a manufacturing environment

• Have basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude and good math skills

• Are able to maintain a work schedule of 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime

• Can pass a pre-employment assessment and a pre-employment drug + background screening

• Adhere to all Quality Requirements including strict Gowning and Hygiene requirements.

• Must be able to wear the required PPE while performing tasks

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds twice each hour.

• Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and ramps.

• Perform bending, twisting, stooping, and crouching movements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in an FDA regulated facility

• Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment.

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 mykcbenefits. com.

Competitive Compensation with a starting wage range of $34. 15 per hour (with premium rates on Sundays) and available pay increases within your first year. You'll also be included in our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plans.

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.

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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. <.