Packaging Technologist

Packaging Technologist

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 this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

We are seeking a Packaging Technologist to lead the development and execution of innovative, efficient, and sustainable packaging solutions across our Hygiene categories, including Bath Tissue, Facial Tissue, and Feminine Care.

In this role, you will combine technical expertise with strong project management skills to deliver packaging innovations, cost optimization initiatives, and continuous improvements. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to ensure all packaging meets performance, consumer, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Do:

Packaging Development & Execution

• Lead end-to-end development of packaging for new products, product modifications, cost savings, and sustainability initiatives.
• Deliver solutions that meet all performance, quality, and sustainability standards.
• Manage project timelines, ensuring on-time and on-budget execution.
• Maintain full compliance with internal standards and quality systems.
• Provide and approve line drawings and artwork for primary and secondary packaging.
• Attend and approve print runs where needed.
• Provide technical packaging expertise to cross-functional project teams.
• Identify and escalate risks where required to keep stakeholders fully aligned.

Specifications & Documentation

• Create and maintain accurate packaging specifications, technical drawings, and bills of materials.
• Ensure full compliance with QMS requirements.
• Maintain SAP data integrity and manage the internal packaging database.
• Ensure consistency in barcoding, artwork, and color standards.
• Communicate updates and database changes to relevant stakeholders.

Trials & Validation

• Plan and coordinate packaging line trials, pilot production runs, and material testing.
• Analyze test results and recommend design or process improvements.
• Prepare and share trial reports with business partners.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Supply Planning, and suppliers to ensure packaging solutions meet technical, commercial, and operational needs.
• Participate in project meetings and provide packaging feasibility guidance.
• Support decision-making with insights on cost, sustainability, and manufacturability.
• Ensure smooth integration of packaging changes into production and supply chain processes.

Safety Responsibility

• Comply with all Occupational Safety and Hygiene rules at all times.
• Immediately report any unsafe conditions or actions to supervisors.
• Adhere to company safety obligations across all facilities.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day. And it takes the right people, in the right jobs and the right places, to make that happen.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform—so what can you do with that? There’s no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by purpose, driven by you!

About You

The successful candidate will have a passion for building brands, developing sustainable business strategies and unleashing talent and capability in the K-C team. They will need to be able to build effective relationships, both internally and externally, with the ability to inspire and influence a wide range of people. 

An innovative and original approach will be required to develop new ideas and this will need to be coupled with effective problem-solving skills which embrace both broad-thinking and detail orientation.  All areas of the role require exceptional Win Consistently, Continuously Improve and Think Customer behaviors.  An ability to priorities initiatives against key business success metrics will be required, as will a positive, professional and commercially aware approach.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in packaging development, production, R&D, or similar technical environment.
• Knowledge of packaging materials such as flexibles, paper, labels, etc.
• Experience with CAD, Adobe Illustrator, SAP, and specification management systems.
• Hands-on experience with packaging line trials or production environments.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Proactive learner with excellent teamwork and communication abilities.
• Fluency in English.

Total benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

• An inspiring challenge within a Global company.
• Career opportunities and personalized development.
• Great support for good health with medical coverage for the employee and eligible dependents.
• Hybrid Working arrangements.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

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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 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.

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