Associate Trainee at Kimberly-Clark

, , India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Machine Operation, Preventative Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Quality Assurance, GMP Compliance, 5S Methodology, Equipment Calibration, Inventory Management, Electrical Systems Maintenance, Safety Compliance

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Associate Trainee Job Description Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional® [local brands can be input here, be sure to use register sign ®]. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: this is your opportunity to operate a machine that produces top-notch products for ¼ of the world’s population. Get 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. 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. You will be maintaining equipment associated with the production, packaging and distribution of Kimberly-Clark products through preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance work. This role is part of Kimberly-Clark’s investment in creating new jobs and expanding its capabilities to produce premium products that are essential to millions of lives around the world, and right here in India. It starts with YOU. Education & Safety Expectations: ITI in Mechanical / EE / EEE / E&C. Follow all KC safety rules and guidelines, ensure own and others’ safety, conduct periodic safety observations, report near misses, unsafe acts and abnormal conditions promptly, and comply with risk assessments, SOPs, LOTO, work permits, emergency response plans, safety targets, PCS, and all safety compliances. Quality, GMP & Customer Focus: Adhere to personal hygiene, workplace hygiene, GMP, KC quality guidelines, and QMS standards. Maintain a quality‑focused mindset, ensure actions align with customer and consumer expectations, and contribute individually to delivering high‑quality products to the market. Production & Machine Operations: Handle raw material and packing material preparation, loading, splicing, unloading, material threading and routing as per defined procedures, recheck products after splicing, troubleshoot machine breakdowns, quality defects, and short stops, conduct RCA, maintain machine and work‑area cleaning, and uphold shop‑floor 5S. Documentation, Traceability & Quality Checks: Maintain material traceability reports, production and packing logbooks. Perform real‑time variable and attribute quality checks for products and packaging and record all inspection results accurately in quality systems/software and relevant quality documents. Required Qualifications: Production, Machine Operation & Performance: Ensure only confirmed good products are shipped by following non‑confirming product quality guidelines, segregation, recheck, and proper hold handling. Set and run machines at centerline and GRS, maintain critical settings, achieve Volume, OEE, Waste, Performance, Quality, and Safety KPIs, perform pack count/product size/tier changes using QCO lean principles, and ensure accurate data entry for downtime, waste, production, and machine performance in MIS systems. Maintenance, Reliability & Lean Practices: Perform Cleaning, Lubrication, Inspection, and Tightening (CLIT); visual health checks including temperature, vibration, greasing, oiling, and abnormality closure. Execute preventive and predictive maintenance, systematic spare replacement, hot‑melt cleaning, and focus on lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement to deliver benchmark Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and compliance KPIs. Quality Assurance & GMP Compliance: Follow personal and plant hygiene, pest control, GMP standards, conduct all quality testing for product verification, address customer complaints, quality defects, and RMPM. Perform real‑time inspections, grade change inspections, variable and attribute testing, packing and artwork checks, document results in quality systems, conduct audits (CCPs, QMS, 5S), manage product clearance, hold protocols, and equipment calibration. Mechanical Engineering & Spares Management: Manage store inventory systems for spare tracking, issue spares per authorization, maintain reorder levels based on criticality, lead time, and frequency. Perform overhauling of units/modules, stock counts, 5S activities, store audits, hot‑melt part refurbishment, inkjet coding machine maintenance, and support PM and changeover activities. Utility, Electrical & Infrastructure Operations: Operate and maintain utilities and electrical systems including Transformers, HT/LT, DG sets, compressors, chillers, AHU, WTP, STP, cooling towers, firefighting systems, pump rooms, UPS, VFDs, motors, and ensure uninterrupted mill operations. Maintain reports, preventive schedules, panels, new project installations, BMS, and EMS. Safety, Compliance & Operational Excellence: Ensure equipment reliability, operational safety, energy efficiency, and compliance through disciplined execution of procedures, preventive schedules, audits, continuous monitoring, and cross‑functional support to maintain high equipment availability and plant performance.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. In-Country Relocation: Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role, including assistance to obtain proper work authorization. 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 Primary Location Sricity Mill Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain production, packaging, and distribution equipment to ensure high-quality product output. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance while adhering to strict safety, quality, and GMP standards.