Director of Product, Purchasing
MealSuite
Lead Product Developer
Kimberly-Clark
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Neenah • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $85,540 - $105,620 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Lead the product development for Discovery (Front End Innovation) programs in Poise® and U by Kotex® Pads and Liners.
- Focus on both new product innovation and renovation on current products.
- Work in conjunction with Product Team members, Engineering, Materials, Marketing, Sales, Quality and Manufacturing to lead product activities for projects.
- Report to an R&D Manager and receive work direction from the Manager, Technical Leader, and Project Leader.
- Identify product innovation aligned to meet consumer and business needs within the Personal Care business.
- Seek and understand competitive technologies and innovation.
- Provide leadership within a team environment to drive innovation from initial product prototype, Benefit Visualizations, and support Front-End Innovation process through MVC, MVP, MVT.
- Collaborate broadly with R&D, Strategy and Innovation (S&I) Marketing, Insight and Analytics (I&A), pilot plant, and cross-functional disciplines.
- Influence cross-functional teams including Marketing, Insights and Analytics, Innovation Capabilities and Testing, Materials, and Engineering to achieve project goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or advanced engineering or relevant scientific discipline degree.
- 3+ years relevant product and/or engineering experience in a variety of assignments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage and drive tasks while coordinating with cross-functional partners.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment.
- Preferred: Experience in product development of consumer products, design of experiments, and data analysis.
- Preferred: Demonstrated ability to work independently or to lead small teams to complete assignments.
- Preferred: Strength in building relationships and building trust when working cross functionally.
- Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
- Eligibility for a target bonus.
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.
- Flexible (hybrid) work arrangements (Flex That Works).
- In-country relocation support (per Kimberly-Clark mobility policies).
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
product developmentdata analysisdesign of experimentsanalytical skillsproblem-solvinginnovation processesMVCMVPMVT
Soft skills
effective communicationleadershiprelationship buildingtrust buildingindependent managementteam collaborationcross-functional coordination
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeadvanced engineering degreerelevant scientific discipline degree
