Senior Director, Next Generation Packaging (Information Technology)
Senior Director, Next Generation Packaging
Job Description
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, million 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.
The Senior Director, Global Next Generation Packing (Senior Director) will create and drive technical strategies that fuse packaging engineering excellence and creative design to shape groundbreaking solutions for Kimberly-Clark (K-C) across categories. This role is pivotal in leading the global packaging function to deliver our strategic initiatives/big bets, corporate sustainability goals and transformational cost solutions. The Senior Director will partner and influence across multiple cross-functional teams, leveraging advanced materials, technology platforms, and design thinking to re-define traditional packaging.
Reporting to the Chief R&D Officer, this leader will have a passion and a proven track record for innovation, sustainable design, and packaging technologies.
Role & Responsibilities
Long-Term Packaging Design & Development Pipeline: Lead development of innovative, sustainable packaging solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams for optimal performance, cost and customer experience. Maintain a pipeline of consumer relevant concepts to fuel growth agenda.
Strategy Development & Deployment: Develop a strategic pipeline and drive programs to meet enterprise goals. Partner with supply chain to understand the packaging asset base and jointly develop the asset technology pipeline and capital plans.
User/Consumer Centric Design: Leverage strong foundational consumer insights to deliver brand-promise (form, function, interaction, convenience, accessibility, incremental consumption).
Sustainability as an Edge: Integrate sustainability practices (carbon & plastic footprint) in packaging design. Ensure regulatory compliance and governance to meet KC commitments.
Material Innovation: Explore and test emerging materials in collaboration with suppliers and partners to ensure durability, cost-effectiveness, and minimal environmental impact.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration: Partner with marketing, product design, and supply chain to meet brand and logistical packaging requirements.
Lead the Packaging Function (central and regional resources): advance best in class design tools, processes, and approaches to design and standardize across community; and enhance career development & training.
External Representation: Leverage K-C's scale and global reach to shape industry focus. Represent the company's packaging innovation and sustainability efforts in external forums
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's in Packaging Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering. or a related field (Master's preferred).
15+ years of experience in packaging design, development, or R&D within FMCG
Strong understanding of sustainable packaging materials and practices, including end-to-end value chains.
Proven track record of innovative packaging development, including the use of new materials, technologies, or packaging processes.
Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing packaging projects from concept through to commercialization.
Strong influencing, communication and collaboration skills, with experience working with external suppliers, manufacturers, and regulatory bodies.
Experience in flexible laminates, format innovation and functional packaging.
Key Competency Requirements:
Building New Capability in Packaging Solutions
Develop People and Team Capability for Packaging Design and Design Thinking
Communication and Change Management
Building Collaborative Partnerships
The Senior Director will be based in Chicago, Illinois; Appleton, Wisconsin; or Roswell, Georgia.
Kimberly-Clark Ways of Working
Focus on Consumers. We keep the needs of customers and consumers at the center of our work. Building strong customer relationships and delivering consumer-centric solutions. Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies that delight our consumers.
Play to Win. We aim high, measure our results, and live our values because winning with integrity matters. Setting aggressive goals and consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Pushing past status quo to create new and better ways to solve problems and win.
Move Fast. We turn decisions into action, remove barriers and seek progress over perfection. Stepping up to champion ideas, address difficult issues and say what needs to be said. Tackling challenges with a sense of urgency, seizing new opportunities, and scaling winning solutions.
Grow our People. We champion inclusion and encourage our people to ideate, innovate and contribute to their growth. Encouraging diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds that enable our winning culture. Placing a high priority on developing self and others to meet career goals and the organization's goals.
Total Benefits
Here are a few of the benefits you'd enjoy. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options. 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
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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.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
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.
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Salary Range: 215,900 – 279,100 USD
At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position is eligible for overtime pay and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.
Primary Location
USA-IL-ChicagoAdditional Locations
Neenah - West R&E Office, USA-GA-Atlanta-RoswellWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full time