Full-Time
Executive Production
Updated on 8/19/2026
Kimberly-Clark
10,001+ employees
Global maker of personal care products
No salary listed
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Hybrid
Hybrid work model; occasional on-site presence at Pune Sanaswadi Mill.
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- Safety & Compliance: Adopt safety practices that meet safety codes, policies, and guidelines; conduct Safety Audits as per set frequency; minimize damage or losses; ensure no safety incidents during regular work activities while following KC safe workplace practices.
- Self‑Development & Performance Management: Develop to full potential through feedback from Performance Management discussions, appropriate training and education, goal setting, and career development discussions; achieve 100% completion of Performance Plan and 100% completion and implementation of Individual Development Plan (IDP).
- Process Leadership & Stability: Provide leadership to improve production and maintain process stability and capabilities; plan and manage production as per plan; maintain close communication with other departments; develop centerline practices and make them a daily activity on each machine.
- Data Analysis & Engineering Execution: Maintain machine setting data and analyze it to provide solutions; complete trials and engineering modifications on time and within budget to support process improvements.
- Machine Performance Outcomes: Ensure stable and consistent machine operation with no unexpected breakdowns due to process issues; achieve mill objectives through consistent productivity without major fluctuations caused by process instability.
- Quality Assurance & Systems Compliance: Adopt practices aligned with quality codes, policies, and KC guidelines including QMS and RQGL; ensure safe, clean, and good‑quality products; implement short‑ and long‑term actions for recurring quality issues; quarantine and effectively sort defective products.
- Quality Results & Measurement: Ensure products meet FPS attributes and variables; achieve targeted Quality Indices; nullify customer complaint rates; track performance through customer complaint data, QA‑published mill Quality Indices, internal and external audit scores, and defective product disposal reports.
- Productivity Improvement & Center Lining Ownership: Lead delay and waste reduction initiatives; troubleshoot productivity, quality, process, and mechanical issues through data analysis and cross‑functional collaboration; develop, monitor, and continuously improve center lining data and machine settings, ensuring accurate records and timely issue resolution.
- Preventing and fixing problems on technologically advanced, high-speed machines that produce top-notch products.
- Adopt safety practices that meet safety codes, policies, and guidelines; conduct Safety Audits as per set frequency; minimize damage or losses; ensure no safety incidents during regular work activities while following KC safe workplace practices.
- Provide leadership to improve production and maintain process stability and capabilities; plan and manage production as per plan; maintain close communication with other departments; develop centerline practices and make them a daily activity on each machine.
- Maintain machine setting data and analyze it to provide solutions; complete trials and engineering modifications on time and within budget to support process improvements.
- Ensure stable and consistent machine operation with no unexpected breakdowns due to process issues; achieve mill objectives through consistent productivity without major fluctuations caused by process instability.
- Adopt practices aligned with quality codes, policies, and KC guidelines including QMS and RQGL; ensure safe, clean, and good‑quality products; implement short‑ and long‑term actions for recurring quality issues; quarantine and effectively sort defective products.
- Ensure products meet FPS attributes and variables; achieve targeted Quality Indices; nullify customer complaint rates; track performance through customer complaint data, QA‑published mill Quality Indices, internal and external audit scores, and defective product disposal reports.
- Lead delay and waste reduction initiatives; troubleshoot productivity, quality, process, and mechanical issues through data analysis and cross‑functional collaboration; develop, monitor, and continuously improve center lining data and machine settings, ensuring accurate records and timely issue resolution.
Kimberly-Clark makes and sells everyday hygiene and personal care products to people and institutions around the world. Its products include Kleenex tissues, Huggies diapers, Scott paper products, Kotex feminine care, and Depend incontinence products, plus workplace supplies through K-C Professional; they are produced in large factories and distributed through retailers to shoppers or sold in bulk to businesses and healthcare facilities. The company stands out thanks to its wide, globally recognized brand lineup, large-scale distribution, and focus on sustainability and ESG initiatives that guide its operations and partnerships. Its goal is to provide essential hygiene products at scale while expanding social impact, such as improving sanitation in underserved communities and reducing environmental footprint across its value chains.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
1871
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Shareholders approved the Kenvue deal on January 29, 2026, keeping closing on track.
- The $100 million Yuma pilot facility starts 2027 and adds 50 jobs.
- Q2 2026 adjusted EPS rose 10.4%, driven by productivity and pricing discipline.
What critics are saying
- China diaper claims cut Q2 2026 sales and still pressure 2026 earnings.
- Kenvue closing in 2H 2026 creates integration, antitrust, and execution risk.
- The $1.5 billion restructuring through 2028 signals margin strain and leadership distraction.
What makes Kimberly-Clark unique
- Kleenex, Huggies, Scott, and Kotex give Kimberly-Clark category-leading global brand power.
- The 2026 Kenvue acquisition creates a broader health and wellness portfolio.
- Its Yuma hesperaloe platform could reduce wood dependence and strengthen supply resilience.
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Kimberly-Clark turns away from 'natural' trees to make toilet paper. The maker of hygiene products under the Scott, Kotex, Kleenex and Huggies brands will source fiber from a low-water, native U.S. plant. Key Takeaways: * Kimberly-Clark has tested more than 70 regenerative natural fibers to replace wood pulp. * The company cut fiber use from "natural forests" by 50 percent from a 2011 baseline year. * Procter & Gamble and Georgia Pacific are also researching non-wood fiber alternatives. Two years after making a "natural forest-free" paper sourcing commitment, Kimberly-Clark is building a manufacturing plant to scale its use of hesperaloe, one of 70 regenerative natural fibers it has tabbed as an alternative to wood pulp. The consumer products company hasn't declared a deadline for its "natural forest-free" pledge - beyond saying it will be after 2030 - but it achieved a 50 percent reduction in fiber use from natural forests in 2025 compared with a 2011 baseline, according to its 2025 sustainability report. Kimberly-Clark's definition of "natural forests" encompasses old-growth trees and those that naturally generate, mostly in boreal or temperate climates. The company used pulp certified under Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) guidelines for 77 percent of its virgin fiber purchases. But, while FSC-certified sources will make up the bulk of the company's purchases for some time, it is also betting on hesperaloe, a low-water succulent that is native to the southwest United States. Kimberley-Clark is building a facility in Yuma, Arizona, to scale the supply of hesperaloe available for its toilet paper, tissues, diapers and feminine hygiene products, which it sells under the Scott, Kleenex, Huggies and Kotex brands. "While testing continues, we are optimistic about early results and believe this material will provide curve-bending performance in our products while strengthening our long-term growth and supply chain resilience and accelerating our journey toward a future less dependent on traditional fiber sources," said Craig Slavtcheff, chief research and development officer at Kimberly-Clark. The company is also developing alternative sources using fiber from wheat straw, sugar cane and sorghum, among other plants. It has spent roughly $250 million over the past decade on research. "This is just the beginning but signals a potentially market-shifting breakthrough," said Shelley Vinyard, director of global nature at the Natural Resources Defense Council, "If Kimberly-Clark can scale up production of this fiber sustainably and without displacing other native ecosystems, this could alleviate significant pressure on the forests currently used to make tissue products." Smaller hygiene product brands are already leaning into alternative fiber sources. One example: Paddy Paper, which launches Aug. 25 and uses leftover straw from rice, the world's third-largest food crop. Presently, an estimated 220 billion pounds of rice straw are burned annually. The big consumer products companies have been slower to embrace new sources. P&G talks up its forest certification initiatives and has tested limited bamboo versions of its products. More recently, it committed another $20 million to finding non-wood fiber alternatives. Georgia Pacific uses bast fibers including hemp and jute, although not for its bathroom tissue lines. Other progress. In addition to its 2025 paper sourcing milestone, Kimberly-Clark said it cut the absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its operations (Scope 1) and purchased electricity (Scope 2) by 46 percent since its 2015 baseline year, well on the way to the 50 percent reduction it has pledged to meet by 2030. These categories account for roughly 30 percent of the company's overall emissions. The footprint of indirect activities (Scope 3) was reduced by 16 percent. Kimberly-Clark's target for 2030 is 20 percent for emissions from two Scope 3 categories: purchased goods and services, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Get real case studies, expert action steps and the latest sustainability trends in a concise morning email. Heather Clancy's articles have appeared in Entrepreneur, Fortune, The International Herald Tribune and The New York Times.
Vitas resigns as Moline city administrator. By: QCBJ News Staff | August 17, 2026 The City of Moline is looking for a new city administrator with the sudden resignation of Bob Vitas from that position. Mr. Vitas, who was administrator since 2021, resigned as of Friday, Aug. 14. He had been on paid administrative leave since Friday, Aug. 7, according to City of Moline officials. "We thank Bob Vitas for more than five years of consistent leadership and service to Moline, particularly in economic development and in building strong partnerships across the Quad Cities to move Moline forward," said Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati in a news release. "Bob helped stabilize our workforce, negotiate significant development deals and worked closely with the city council to turn a shared vision for Moline into action through our Strategic Plan. We appreciate his contributions to Moline and wish him well in his future endeavors." When he was hired five years ago, City of Moline officials praised Mr. Vitas for his decades of experience in the municipal planning sector, including economic development strengths, business attraction and retention, and urban planning. They pointed out that some of his accomplishments were the restructuring of the tax increment financing (TIF) district in Lake Zurich, Illinois; attraction of Walmart Corporation's New England distribution center to Lewiston, Maine; and attraction of Kimberly Clark Corporation's research and development center and a new manufacturing facility in Menasha, Wisconsin. In the recent news release, the City of Moline had this statement regarding the resignation: "The City consistently conducts an annual evaluation process for administrative leadership. As with any employment relationship, that process can lead to a range of outcomes, including a change in leadership. The City followed its established process in this case. We won't be discussing additional details related to personnel matters." Assistant City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen will serve as interim city administrator. He has 19 years of local government leadership experience, including the past four years as Moline's assistant city administrator. He previously served as city manager of Guttenberg, Iowa, and city administrator of Morrison, Illinois. Mr. Dykhuizen holds a master's degree in public service management from DePaul University, is an ICMA Credentialed Manager and holds an executive certificate in public leadership from Harvard Kennedy School of Government. "City operations and services will continue without interruption under (Mr.) Dykhuizen's leadership," according to a news release. The Moline City Council is responsible for appointing Moline's next city administrator and will begin that process immediately. In fact, the council is expected to approve a resolution to accept Mr. Vitas' resignation. That resolution is on the council's agenda for its meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Kimberly-Clark promotes deputy GC to legal head role amid Kenvue acquisition. Suzana Blades replaces GC Grant McGee, who left to join Target in June 17 August 2026 Suzana Blades US personal care company Kimberly-Clark Corporation has promoted deputy general counsel for litigation Suzana Blades to the GC role, replacing Grant McGee who left the company back in June. Blades' elevation to GC comes as Kimberly-Clark completes its acquisition of US consumer health business Kenvue. She will take on her new role as GC of the combined business from 1 September, reporting to chief strategy, business development and administrative officer Jeff Melucci. She will also serve on the company's executive leadership team. Irving, Texas-based Kimberly-Clark owns household brand names including Kleenex, Andrex and Huggies nappies. Advertisement Mike Hsu, chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark, said: "Serving as general counsel at one of the most transformational moments in Kimberly-Clark's history requires a rare combination of global legal expertise and leadership, a deep understanding of our business, sound judgement and grit. "Suzana is that kind of leader. Over nearly four years at Kimberly-Clark, she has helped advance our 'Powering Care' strategy while earning the trust and respect of colleagues across the company. I am confident she will play a critical part in our work to build a new kind of health and wellness company focused on raising the standard of care for billions of people around the world." Blades has been deputy GC for litigation since joining the company in 2022, with her most recent remit also including government relations, legal operations and serving as GC for the company's Natural Solutions business. As deputy GC for litigation, she oversaw the company's global disputes and investigations matters, as well as advising on public policy and government affairs. LAW OVER BORDERS COMPARATIVE GUIDES Fashion Law Guide Fashion Law Over Borders Comparative Guide brings together leading fashion and intellectual property lawyers to provide a comprehensive analysis of the legal landscape shaping today's global fashion industry... | 4mos. She was previously managing counsel for commercial litigation and arbitration at ConocoPhillips for more than a decade. She also spent a year as a contract lawyer at Hess Corporation, having started her career in private practice at Arnold & Porter. Melucci said: "Suzana is a well-rounded leader with deep international experience, a relentless drive to win and a passion for developing people and building high-performing teams. Combined with her strong commitment to Kimberly-Clark's purpose and values, she is exceptionally well positioned to lead the legal organisation through this transformational period." McGee, meanwhile, exited in June to become chief legal officer at US retail giant Target. He rejoined Kimberly-Clark in February 2024 as GC from American Airlines, where he was deputy GC. He replaced CLO Melucci, who at the time had transitioned to chief business and transformation officer. McGee had previously worked at Kimberly-Clark for seven years until 2020, latterly as senior deputy GC.
Kimberly-Clark appoints Suzana Blades as Senior Vice President and General Counsel. Aug 13, 2026, 09:25 ET Accomplished legal executive and global litigator brings proven track record of enterprise risk management and strategic leadership to support Kimberly-Clark's next chapter of growth DALLAS, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) today announced the appointment of Suzana Blades as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective September 1, 2026. She will report to Jeff Melucci, Chief Strategy, Business Development and Administrative Officer, and will become a member of Kimberly-Clark's Executive Leadership Team. Blades has also been named to the leadership team that will take effect upon completion of Kimberly-Clark's pending acquisition of Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE). "Serving as General Counsel at one of the most transformational moments in Kimberly-Clark's history requires a rare combination of global legal expertise and leadership, a deep understanding of our business, sound judgment, and grit," said Mike Hsu, Chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark. "Suzana is that kind of leader. Over nearly four years at Kimberly-Clark, she has helped advance our Powering Care strategy while earning the trust and respect of colleagues across the company. I am confident she will play a critical part in our work to build a new kind of health and wellness company focused on raising the standard of care for billions of people around the world." In her most recent role as Vice President & Deputy General Counsel - Litigation, Government Relations, Legal Operations and Natural Solutions at Kimberly-Clark, Blades has overseen the company's global litigation and investigations docket, advised on public policy and government affairs matters, led the Global Legal Organization, and served as General Counsel for the company's Natural Solutions business. "Suzana is a well-rounded leader with deep international experience, a relentless drive to win, and a passion for developing people and building high-performing teams," said Melucci. "Combined with her strong commitment to Kimberly-Clark's purpose and values, she is exceptionally well positioned to lead the legal organization through this transformational period." Prior to joining Kimberly-Clark, Blades spent nearly 12 years at ConocoPhillips, most recently as Managing Counsel - Commercial Litigation and Arbitration, where she managed a global docket of pivotal commercial litigation and arbitration matters, including regulatory matters and disputes with sovereign states. Earlier, she served as a Senior Negotiator at Hess Corporation and was a member of the International Arbitration Group of Arnold & Porter in Washington, D.C. "Kimberly-Clark's purpose, iconic brands, and exceptional people make it one of the most admired companies in the world," said Blades. "I am honored to take on this role and to continue to partner with Jeff, Mike, and colleagues across the enterprise as we build on our strong foundation, advance our growth ambitions, and lead with care, integrity, and a winning mindset." Blades is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, New York University School of Law, and the State University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). She serves as a Board Member of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR). About Kimberly-Clark Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. Our company's purpose is to deliver Better Care for a Better World. We are committed to using sustainable practices designed to support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and enable our business to thrive for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and learn more about the company's more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website. [KMB-F] [KMB-C]
Kimberly-Clark invests in alternative fibre facility. Kimberly-Clark is investing more than $100 million in a pilot facility to develop an alternative natural fibre for use in its hygiene products. 11 August 2026