K-C moves ahead with layoff plans

NEENAH — Kimberly-Clark Corp. is moving forward with plans to lay off up to 350 people in human resources, information technology and sourcing and supply chain management.

David Dickson company spokesman said that none of the affected workers were let go Tuesday. This round of layoffs was announced by the company on Sept. 20, but officials said at that time it could take several months to cut those positions.

Dickson confirmed that company officials began meeting with the affected workers this week, though he would not say how many people.

This latest wave of job cuts is part of K-C's three-year plan to improve profitability, which calls for reducing its work force of 57,000 by 6,000 positions.

— Gannett Wisconsin Newspapers