JOB REQUIREMENTS: Lead Material Scientist - 870638 Job Description 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 your Lead Material Scientist role, you\'ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. Summary of Position: We are seeking a Materials Lead to support the Personal Care sector in Neenah, Wisconsin. This role is a member of the Research and Engineering (R&E) team, supporting material changes required to support product, process, material, or technology concepts. This role will work with fast moving Personal Care consumable products. The incumbent reports to a Team Leader and receives direction in the form of specific project and innovation pipeline objectives. Responsibilities: * Develop and lead material qualification plans in partnership with Product, Process, Manufacturing, and Supply teams. * Collaborate with Product teams to understand consumer needs and product performance targets. * Collaborate with PC project teams and ensure development/commercialization work for material qualification is effectively progressed. * Collaborate with key material suppliers to develop relationships and technologies to accelerate innovation to our consumers * Lead pipeline building of design to value efforts * Ensure all work complies with corporate safety, regulatory, product safety, and sustainability requirements. * Work independently and progress with limited instruction and as part of a larger cross functional team. Influence: The incumbent will interact daily with the R&E community consisting of product, process, and material experts. This team is accountable for the development through launch phases of improved or new materials the deliver on consumer needs. The incumbent will provide leadership and decision making from the material perspective to the overall project stakeholders through qualification process. Weekly the incumbent will influence vendors and partner with procurement, supply chain, safety, regulatory, and legal as required by project needs. 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. * Hybrid Work Arrangements 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. Primary Location Neenah - West Office Facility 1 Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: * Bachelor\'s or advanced degree in related scientific or engineering discipline. * 3+ years of industry experience in research or engineering, product/material develo ment, project management roles or other related experience. * A demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and across functional boundaries to complete projects within required timeframes. * Exceptional skills effectively communicating/translating complex technical concepts to others. * Travel up to 15% if needed, including some international travel. Preferred: * Experience with vendor management. * Experience analyzing material properties and impact on product performance. * Experience in materials development including translating material development needs from prototype to commercial scale demonstrations, completing material and product validations. * Experience leading material and product commercial launch activities with global manufacturing partners. * International experience in a global organization. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=37f34d964bcdcd6a017393f0b5fd7c3b Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!