Job Description

INTRODUCTION?

At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers in this global pandemic. ?

If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!?

WHY JOIN US? ?

Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter! ??

Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.??

Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!??

Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results. ??

100% onsite with 5% or less travel for this role.

ROLE DEFINITION?

The DuPont Mobility & Materials business is seeking an experienced candidate to serve as the Manufacturing Area Manager II at the Parkersburg, West Virginia site. The Autoclave process at Washington Works is a high hazard process which utilizes batch operations to produce different specialty nylon grades and other specialty polymers.  This process is part of the Engineered Polymers (EP) division of DuPont’s Mobility & Materials business and reports to the EP Unit Manager.

The DuPont Washington Works Site provides excellent opportunities for growth and career enhancement.  The Site manufactures a diverse product offering that contributes significantly to the DuPont Mobility & Materials business. 

The Washington Works Site is located near Parkersburg, West Virginia and is an excellent place to live for a person interested in an area with low traffic and commute times, but still desiring to live in an area with excellent Education Opportunities, popular Retail Stores and diverse Cultural and Art Programs.

Parkersburg, West Virginia is conveniently located near a multitude of excellent West Virginia and Ohio weekend vacation destinations and is centrally located between the metropolitan areas of Charleston (West Virginia), Columbus (Ohio) and Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania).

NOTE: Visa sponsorship/support is NOT available for this position, including any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process and/or future work visa renewals (e.g., F-1 (CPT or OPT), H-1B, O-1, TN, etc.) New hires must have a valid SSN number prior to hire to obtain employment with DuPont.

?RESPONSIBILITIES DESCRIPTION ?

The Manufacturing Area Manager II position has accountability for managing:

16 clave operation

Raw material unloading processes from railcars and supersacks

Nylon reactors and storage tanks

Pellet blending and packaging operations

Lead approximately 100 operations and area support personnel and manage annual budget of ~ $20MM. The Area Manager will be responsible for providing strategic guidance to technical and maintenance resources for establishing priorities and direction.  This position requires a wide range of management and technical skills and a thorough understanding of plant systems, processes, policies and procedures. 

Your key responsibilities will be/what you’ll do:?

Provides leadership on Core Value performance (Safety, Health, Environmental Performance, Ethics Compliance, and Respect for People), including compliance to DuPont Standards, Process Safety Management (PSM) standards, Environmental regulations, OSHA regulations and area/site EH&S policies.

Creates and maintains a respectful work environment and maintains DuPont’s core values around ethics and respectful people treatment.

Drives accountability in Line Organization and possesses strong sense of ownership.

Sets high standards for Operational Discipline and leads the organization to drive incident investigations to root cause and completion in a timely manner. 

Provides leadership and daily direction for the areas including daily production execution to plan. 

Develops and leads implementation of future state strategic direction for Operations.

Provides functional guidance to support teams for meeting production, cost, yield, and quality requirements. 

Works collaboratively with Technical Engineers and Quality function to provide leadership to the organization in producing materials that meet customer quality and supply requirements.

Coaches and develops direct reports and cultivates an atmosphere of learning and development of personnel.

Supports Washington Works site improvement initiatives through leadership and participation on site teams.   

Demonstrates leadership with strong field presence and engaging with others?

JOB QUALIFICATIONS?

Requirements:?

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required

8+ years of industrial/manufacturing plant experience required

Demonstrated knowledge of the elements of Process Safety Management.

Experience with safety systems including safety improvement processes, audits and developing safe behaviors.

Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, solve or help others solve equipment and/or process issues.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills for coaching and developing others

Demonstrated effective communication skills

Demonstrated understanding and commitment around operational discipline

Demonstrated teambuilding and consensus building experience

Demonstrated influential leadership skills in previous areas of responsibility

Demonstrated personal behavior that models and drives accountability for maintaining DuPont Core Values

Demonstrated leadership of root cause investigations

Preferred Requirements:?

High hazard chemical manufacturing experience, including Line Leadership

Lean Management or Six Sigma certification

Experience in building higher performing empowered work teams

Knowledge of DuPont and OSHA standards and regulations.

Experience with SAP is a strong asset, but training will be provided.

Key reasons for you to apply:

On-going learning and personal development opportunities in a rewarding work environment.

Start or continue on a career journey that can span different businesses, projects and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Additionally, diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our high-performing culture.

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