Global Integrated Operations Leader - Shelter
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The Integrated Operations Leader (IOL) leads end-to-end Global Manufacturing for the Shelter line of business and is a senior leader within Integrated Operations function. The role is accountable for end-to-end performance including Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S), compliance, customer performance (delivery and quality), asset reliability, manufacturing, engineering, capital planning and execution, cost productivity, planning and scheduling, forecasting, external contract manufacturing, and ensuring supply alignment and execution against the business strategy. The businesses direct operations include 13 manufacturing sites which are a mix of low and high hazards and are in the US, Canada and Japan. In addition, the business employs contract manufacturing relationships to complement its global product mix. This role is an active member of the Global Business Teams and reports directly to the Vice President of Shelter. The role also has a strong matrixed relationship to the Senior Vice President, Chief Operations and Engineering and partners across lines of businesses and functions to build talent, drive operational excellence and enable growth. The preferred location for this position is either Wilmington, Delaware, or Midland, MI.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Values and drives the DuPont Core Values (Safety and Health, Respect for People, Highest Ethical Behavior and Protecting the Planet) and sets the example through consistent communications and behaviors
- Develops and engages organization in overall strategic integrated operations plan (supply chain, manufacturing, capital, etc.), aligned to business strategy, to enable growth opportunities and address market conditions
- Collaborates with senior leaders within business and functions to identify areas of improvement or leverage and adjusts plans as needed to deliver expected results
- Uses metrics to lead the performance of a portfolio of manufacturing assets to top quartile performance in EH&S, Customer metrics, Asset Reliability, and Cost Productivity; manages to budget
- Drives increased capability and efficiency through visible processes and metrics in the manufacturing, engineering and supply chain organizations to meet short- and long-term business needs
- Partners with Functional teams to develop and maintain benchmarks internally and externally to drive continual improvement and competitiveness
- Sponsors Operational Excellence and Lean Digital tools and processes to deliver business results and build a culture of excellence across all levels of the organization; drives alignment across all manufacturing sites
- Leverages strategic talent management and reward processes to attract, develop and retain talent to meet business objectives now and for the future.
- Develops talent by engaging in mentorship, coaching, experiences and learning and development opportunities for Integrated Operations. Supports development of talent through the Field Rotational program to build a pipeline of Integrated Operations talent for the enterprise
- Member of the senior operations leadership team contributes to setting the overall strategic direction of the Integrated Operations function; engages closely with the business and functions leadership to promote alignment and collaboration between our commercial and operations organizations.
- Provides leadership support and direction within the Operations Leadership Council balancing individual business needs with broader corporate/enterprise needs
Your Experience Profile (Key Requirements):
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
- 20+ years of leadership in global Operations areas is required (experience gained through large Plant and Functional roles)
- Strong knowledge of EH&S best practices including Process Safety Management
- Application of Operational/Digital Excellence and other industry best practices, processes and tools to drive higher levels of manufacturing and supply chain performance
- Ability to travel internationally up to 30% of time
Expected Capabilities:
- Balanced leadership in developin
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