Machine Lead

**The position**

Leading the machine crew on shift in order to continuously meet and exceed throughput, quality, safety and productivity targets.

The role is a key to ensure a safe working environment in compliance to all departmental and plant safety processes, rules and regulations, with immediate call to action on any nonconformances.

Working closely with the Asset leader, while continuously monitoring asset performance and co-ordinating problem solving on shift, the Machine team lead coaches, trains and manages shift resources as well as overtime, absenteeism to achieve production target as well as material consumption on shift to budget levels.

Maintaining 5S housekeeping principles to the department at all times, including all equipment and surrounds, participating in all changeovers, ensuring they are performed using best practices.

**About Us**

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know that these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without our experts, like you.

We’re also a team that truly cares about each other - kind of like a family but a productive and focused one. Employee research shows that our team members comes to work each day with confidence and security in knowing that their safety will _never_ be compromised. We take pride in our ability to offer a healthy paycheck for a job well done and opportunities for our co-workers to develop their careers into new skills, roles, and schedules over time. There’s more than one way to create your future with our winning team. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark; you just need to apply

**About You**

As a person, you’re someone who has prior experience - 3 to 5 years in high speed production equipment, of which a minimum of 6 months in an acting role as shift production technician / machine lead position in manufacturing. You demonstrated a good capacity for immediate problem solving, whether technical, safety or shift resources related.

You also have:

- A minimum of a tertiary qualification in manufacturing management, engineering, or general management; a national technical diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering would be an added advantage
- Working knowledge of electrical and pneumatic systems and Adhesive systems
- The ability to use and understand mechanical drawings
- A previous project experience would be advantageous

**Total Benefits**

**Great support for Good Health** with options for medical, dental and vision coverage—and no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions, you can start work with peace of mind on Day 1. You’ll also have access to an on-site Fitness Center and on-site Occupational Health Nurse and allowances for high quality safety equipment.

**Flexible Savings and spending accounts** that let you maximize health care options and stretch your dollars further when caring for yourself or dependents.

**Diverse Income protection insurance** **options **to help protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury or other unexpected events.

**Great support for amazing life choices.** We know it takes time and resources to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare. That’s why Kimberly-Clark offers additional programs and support for the things that matter to your life, right now.

**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.