Jobs at Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With a 135-year history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and putting them in the right jobs so that they can do their best work. If original thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.

TECHNICAL OPERATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION
Technical Operator performs as part of the shift team to ensure that safety, quality, productivity and housekeeping are maintained to the required standards in an environment of continual improvement.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Complies with all safety rules, procedures and works instructions.
Maintains a high standard of housekeeping and hygiene in the department and follow 5S Housekeeping principles.
Checks that packaging materials that enter his/her sector correspond with the requirements of the product being manufactured and return packaging materials not in use after a change of grade and/or product.
Operate the Bagger sector of the diaper machine at target speeds to achieve rate of operation targets.
Loads packaging materials into the bagger and shrink-wrapping machines.
Controls the production process in his/her sector and correct the components phases to ensure product is produced within specification.
Capture data regarding machine waste and delay and communicates this to the MOP for documentation and to effectively use this information for analysis and decision making on preventative actions.
Perform modular process health checks in-line with under lining guidelines.
Acts as cover for any other operator when required.
Control material usage to minimise waste and material cost
Knows and actively participate in all work and repairs which are carried out in his/her sector by the support teams
Reports and informs team leaders of the maintenance and improvement required of his sector.
Knows the values of the main performance indicators (MDH, Waste, Delay, Ti, Ci, ppm) of the machine to which assigned.
During shift changes, communicates to the incoming operator all new occurrences, repairs, process changes and materials issues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 1 year of experience on high-speed production equipment.
Prior high-speed production machine maintenance or operating experience, especially on Diaper machines will be an advantage.
Computer Literate.

SENIOR BRAND MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION
Our vision is to lead the world in the essentials for a better life and you will help us get there through brand experiences that leave a lasting impact. 

As a Senior Brand Manager in Lagos, Nigeria you will develop brands such as Huggies and Kleenex in an emerging market.
You will lead in managing & sustaining a profitable category/brand portfolio - join us and be part of something essential ! In return you will be offered a competitive benefits package and professional career development plan.

Key Responsibilities will include:
Provides input into the brand strategy review (situational analysis).
Responsible for developing annual brand operating and channel plans with aligned category, brand, consumer and customer priorities and objectives.

RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING:
Integrated Marketing Plan (IMP) & resulting commercial programmes
New product introduction (NPI)
You will develop appropriate consumer & shopper insight  and ensures insights, channel & POP opportunities are incorporated into all strategies and plans.
You will manage the research process where appropriate.
You will delivers agreed brand, channel targets and profitability.
You will be responsible for gathering and analysing competitor information and developing activities to counteract anticipated competitor plans.
You will track, analyse and evaluate all brand and trade initiatives to ensure business results are achieved and brand equity is maintained.
Develop & updates generic planograms and looks of success aligned to brand strategy.
Ensures communication to all relevant stakeholders during projects.
Manages day to day interactions with agencies and assists with evaluation.
Ensures that all business management standards, processes and procedures are applied and adhered to in all activities.
Effective management of A&P budget.
SBM’s guide and develop skills base of ABM’s and BM’s where appropriate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent
You will have demonstrable job experience, which should include excellent understanding of or experience in Marketing and Sales, Finance & Category management.
You will be able to demonstrate a track record of delivering business results.

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TECHNICAL OPERATOR
SENIOR BRAND MANAGER