Lead Process Operator

at  KimberlyClark

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in an FDA regulated facility
• Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment.

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

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