Kimberly-Clark

Lead Quality Analyst

USA-SC-Beech Island Full time
Lead Quality Analyst

Job Description

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: as a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

About You

In one of our Quality roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. This role will also:

  • Own site Quality Management Systems, including ETQ modules, Approved Supplier Process, Equipment Calibration, and Document Control.
  • Lead CAPA and Quality Nonconformance processes, including initiation, investigation, follow‑up, and closure for assigned systems..
  • Support audit readiness and QA training, including participation on Audit Readiness teams.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, FDA, Health Canada, and other applicable regulations.
  • Develop, execute, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives for existing and new quality processes.
  • Provide quality systems technical expertise to business teams, suppliers, and cross‑functional partners.
  • Develop and maintain systems and processes for quality records, documentation, inspection, sampling, and statistical process control.
  • Build and sustain organizational capability in quality systems, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with stakeholders to deliver quality solutions that meet business, customer, and compliance needs.

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

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or related discipline.
  •  3+ years of broad experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Research or Regulatory function or equivalent experience
  • Experience should include close working relationships with customer functions, good breadth of knowledge of applicable FDA, Health Canada, and requirements for formulated cosmetics and medical device products.
  • Demonstrated application of LEAN/ Continuous Improvement skills, and demonstrated skill as a trainer.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Six Sigma Certified Black or Green Belt, ASQ-Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor, and ISO 9001 or 13485 Lead Auditor Certification is preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills including trend and statistical analysis.
  • Prior leadership experience with moderate to large sized projects or systems.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.​

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. ​

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, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses 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. 

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. 

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

 

Salary Range: 87,260 – 107,780 USD

 

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

USA-SC-Beech Island

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time