Internship

Continuous Improvement Intern

Summer 2025

Posted on 3/13/2025

Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark

10,001+ employees

Manufactures personal care and hygiene products

Compensation Overview

$21.50Hourly

+ Overtime Pay

No H1B Sponsorship

Lenoir City, TN, USA

Hybrid work arrangements are available, requiring some in-office presence.

Category
Quality Control & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Students must have completed 2-3 years toward a four-year college degree; preferably in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics Management, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  • Completion of 1-1/2 years of college courses in relevant field of study to include quality, regulatory affairs, data analytics, and/or manufacturing.
  • Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 overall GPA is preferred (transcripts will be requested).
  • Solid knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • A high degree of analytical skill is required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in Quality Assurance activities for the site.
  • Support internal audit program through development of internal audit schedules; execute audits and manage related corrective action plans. Ensure audits are prioritized and aligned with objectives and strategies.
  • Ensure activities are in compliance with both ISO 9001 & 22716 and are aligned with company quality assurance standards and applicable government regulations, such as regulated product Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
  • Assist with production and quality system audits.
  • Assist with quality training.
  • Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of Sanitary Manufacturing requirements with regard to water purification, air handling, hygiene requirements, and gowning.
  • Support Lean problem solving; complete trend and problem analyses for cross-functional team collaboration. Create an empowered culture of accountability and teamwork with proven site/staff networking.
  • Created and present final presentation on key learnings during Co-op / Internship experience.

Kimberly-Clark produces personal care and hygiene products, including popular brands like Kleenex, Huggies, and Scott. The company sells these products to retailers and professional clients, ensuring a wide reach in both developed and emerging markets. What distinguishes Kimberly-Clark from its competitors is its strong brand recognition and commitment to sustainability, including initiatives to improve sanitation in underserved communities. The company's goal is to provide essential hygiene products while promoting environmental responsibility.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Irving, Texas

Founded

1871

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for eco-friendly products aligns with Kimberly-Clark's sustainability initiatives.
  • Expansion of e-commerce platforms broadens Kimberly-Clark's distribution channels globally.
  • Increased focus on health and wellness boosts demand for Kimberly-Clark's personal care products.

What critics are saying

  • Rising raw material costs, especially pulp and paper, impact Kimberly-Clark's profit margins.
  • Increased competition from private label brands pressures Kimberly-Clark's market share.
  • Geopolitical tensions and trade restrictions could affect Kimberly-Clark's international operations.

What makes Kimberly-Clark unique

  • Kimberly-Clark's strong brand portfolio includes household names like Kleenex and Huggies.
  • The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices.
  • Kimberly-Clark leverages innovative technologies like Onvation SmartFit for restroom management.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Company Match

Profit Sharing

Relocation Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

ETF Daily News
Mar 15th, 2025
Proficio Capital Partners LLC Invests $20.35 Million in Kimberly-Clark Co. (NYSE:KMB)

Proficio Capital Partners LLC invests $20.35 million in Kimberly-Clark Co. (NYSE:KMB).

WFMJ
Mar 13th, 2025
Joint Economic Development District planned for Kimberly-Clark property in Warren

Back in 2023, the Kimberly-Clark Corporation purchased 559 acres of a former steel property on Pine Avenue in Warren.

PR Newswire
Mar 11th, 2025
Kimberly-Clark Recognized As One Of The 2025 World'S Most Ethical Companies®

It is the seventh consecutive year the company has been named to the list, which honors organizations committed to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs.DALLAS, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark has received the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies ® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.This marks the seventh consecutive year that Kimberly-Clark has been named to this prestigious list and ten times overall. The company is one of only two honorees in the Consumer Products industry. In 2025, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 19 countries and 44 industries."This long-standing recognition by Ethisphere reflects the deep commitment of our global teams to lead with integrity and uphold our values every day," said Grant McGee, General Counsel at Kimberly-Clark. "It is an honor to receive this award, which powerfully affirms the high standards by which Kimberly-Clark fulfills our purpose of providing Better Care for a Better World.""Kimberly-Clark's inclusion on the World's Most Ethical Companies list for seven consecutive years underscores the company's steadfast dedication to corporate compliance and ethical culture," said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere's Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair. "The company's long-standing, deep-rooted commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity is a powerful example of leadership in business."Methodology & ScoringThe World's Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which requires companies to provide 240+ different proof points on practices that support robust ethics and compliance; governance; a culture of ethics; environmental and social impact; and initiatives that support a strong value chain. That data undergoes further qualitative analysis by our panel of experts who spend thousands of hours vetting and evaluating each year's group of applicants

Cleanroom Technology
Mar 4th, 2025
Ansell Manages PPE Brands Post Acquisition

Ansell will manage Kimtech and KleenGuard orders in North America and Europe following its acquisition of Kimberly-Clark's PPE business in April 2024. This expands Ansell's safety solutions portfolio. New initiatives include the RightCycle Programme for PPE waste disposal and APEX for cleanroom management. The next transition phase is set for June 2025, when Ansell's Latin America and Asia Pacific teams will start handling orders for these brands.

ISSA
Mar 4th, 2025
Kimberly-Clark Launches New Technology to Revolutionize Restroom Management

Kimberly-Clark Professional introduced a customer-centric innovation called Onvation(R) SmartFit(TM) technology consisting of a small, internet-enabled sensor that fits inside paper towel and bath tissue dispensers to provide real-time data that helps commercial facility managers schedule janitorial staff more efficiently and reduce waste.

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