Graduate Process Engineer

Graduate Process Engineer

Job Description

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 ...