Quality Team Leader

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. 

This role will provide daily Quality Assurance representation to the Beech Island Quality and Operations Team.  The position is the Quality Team Leader for the Flushable Wipes Team.  This includes leadership and technical support for Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Quality Management System Compliance teams and activities supporting FDA Medical Device and Cosmetic-regulated consumer products.

In this role, you will:

• Provide strategy, capability-building, and direct support to the facility in the areas of Quality and Regulatory Compliance.
• Assure compliance to internal and external standards such as Kimberly-Clark Quality Management System (QMS) and FDA regulatory requirements.
• Identify, develop and provide leadership to implement products, processes, materials, systems and procedures to achieve business objectives.
• Provide leadership to a team providing support for the visual and physical inspection, sampling, testing and control of products and materials.
• Maintain and continue development of the non-conforming product/Quality Non-conforming reporting system.
• Manage the customer complaint process, including initiation of 4SPS, and Batch Lot History Record investigations
• Provide Quality leadership and expertise regarding raw material and finished product issues/concerns.
• Have functional oversight and responsibility for quality systems executed by the Quality department, including Management Review, control of Documented Information, Supplier Quality Management, Complaint Investigation and Management, Internal Audit, Monitoring & Measurement, Analysis & Evaluation, and CAPA.
• Participate in the development of others in the area of incumbent's expertise, while demonstrating an understanding of those with a diverse background or experience.
• Contribute to a diverse environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.
• Execute continuous improvement activities for established processes and initiates/supports development of new processes.

Scope:

This position reports Beech Island Site Quality Manager. The position leads the team objectives for quality, and ensures systems are in place to deliver quality results and meeting internal and regulatory standards. Plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal direction but asks for assistance/guidance when appropriate. Provides technical guidance and coaching to team members. Recommends technical direction to business plans for the Quality Team.

Customers:

Any K-C group, business unit, staff team, business leader, and/or individual needing quality and regulatory support.

We work best when we put our heads together

Teamwork often yields the most productive and even exciting results at our organization. That’s why you and the people you manage will be provided with the support and incentives to work successfully together. Your talent for leading your team to participate and creating a supportive environment where people feel free to share ideas will make you a valuable addition to our staff.

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. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

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 related discipline and 8+ years of broad experience in a Quality, Manufacturing, Research or Regulatory function.
• Requires prior leadership experience with teams, systems, and/or large sized projects.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, FDA Medical Device ISO13485, and FDA Cosmetic regulations is strongly desired.
• Desired experiences include some combination of: CAPA/Problem-solving, Change Management, Risk Management/FMEA, and application of LEAN/ Continuous Improvement skills.
• Self-motivated to identify and problem-solve the issues.
• Ability to interface effectively with various levels of the organization. 
• Incumbent must demonstrate strong organization / detail-oriented skills.

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 www.mykcbenefits.com.
 

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, 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 pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. 

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 at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.