Graduate Process Engineer

It starts with you. Right here at K-C.

You might have heard of us. You might not. But you definitely know our trusted brands, like Huggies, Kleenex and Viva. We’re proud of our size, scale, and impact. But when you join us, you’ll find there’s much more to who we are. Because a role with us is about the care you take, the connections you make and the opportunity to build a better world.

Kimberly-Clark (K-C) Millicent Mill is celebrating an enormous feat of 65 years in manufacturing in Australia! In our first year of operations, we produced approximately 4,000 tonnes of toilet paper and tissue. Today, we produce approximately 85,000 tonnes per year.

About the Opportunity

This position is located at our Millicent Mill and will span for a fixed term period of 2 years.  Our Graduate Program is designed to provide the right experience, exposure and education to develop our future leaders and technical experts.  As a Graduate Process Engineer you will have the opportunity to work in multiple departments across the business and gain exposure to World Class Manufacturing.

We want to provide you with a solid foundation and we believe that you’ll enjoy the variety of work, interaction and the opportunities to contribute and make a difference.  You will participate in the Performance and Development Program with a focus on your Development Plan. You’ll work with a team that provides and asks for feedback by championing a Culture of Accountability.

What you will Do

• Build on existing programs related to manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement
• Work on projects related to key areas of production lines ensuring KPI’s are delivered across safety, quality, and cost
• Take leadership responsibility for delivery of projects through people and cross functional stakeholders

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualifications in Chemical Engineering (or similar)
• The right to live and work in Australia
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, proficient user of MS Office product suite
• As someone with strong analytical skills, you are also able to plan and organise at a high level
• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or similar Root Cause problem identification will set you up for success in our program

To thrive, you’ll also need:

• A willingness to collaborate and engage with new perspectives
• A strong desire to learn and challenge the status quo
• Adaptability and creative thinking
• A drive to achieve and take responsibility for fostering change and supporting others

Why Kimberly-Clark?

At Kimberly-Clark, we’re about delivering incredible results, making things happen, and working together. And when we get that right, we win.

There’s a reason why we’ve made the Forbes World’s Best Employers list 5 years in a row! Here, our culture of care and inclusion really matters, and so does high performance. We continue to push ourselves more to improve. Because we’re proud of how far we’ve come. And we’re excited about where we’re headed.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• Drive local impact on a global scale: A career with Kimberly-Clark is about delivering Better Care for a Better World. We do this through local area and connection. Join us and you’ll find over 800 dedicated team members helping to deliver our brands to over 2.1 billion people in 175 countries. And counting. Now THAT is impact at a scale.
• Win in a culture of inclusion and care: We’re all different and so is every K-C ANZ team. But you’ll soon find the common ground that keeps out high performing teams connected. You’ll see that here, it’s not politics and egos that propel you forward, its integrity and trust.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Find a better work/life balance with hybrid and flexible working options, tailored to suit your lifestyle plus Flex Fridays.
• Take advantage of 2 recharge days and 1 volunteer day each year.
• Enjoy discounts across the range of Kimberly-Clark.
• Benefit from a variety of discounted products and services including health insurance, loan rates and novated leasing.
• Look after your social, physical, and mental wellbeing with our free wellness and mental health resources and social events. Free gym also available.
• Grow your skills and knowledge with our tailored leadership and development programs, mentoring opportunities plus hundreds of online training courses.

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.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

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.