Manufacturing Operations Leader

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Our manufacturing site in Burley, ID is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Leader. This position is a part of DuPont's Field Engineering Development Program. This is a leadership role focused on building fully engaged and competent teams that deliver results in line with the shift performance goals in a safe and efficient way. This position will lead a team of 12 direct reports.

Responsibilities Include:

• Leads Maintenance, Supply Chain and Enviromental Health & Safety (EHS) teams
• Production Support Engineer
• Site Capital Project Coordinator
• Leads or participates in EHS & Quality investigations and determines appropriate corrective action
• Embraces and role models DuPont Core Values
• Responsible for coaching and holding team accountable for safety, behavior, performance, and quality
• Coaches, develops and provides performance feedback to team members to build capabilities, align on expectations and improve team effectiveness
• Hires, retains and develops talent to meet current and future capabilities; Promotes a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment
• Machine Safety Focal Point
• PSM Element Leader
• OpEx Continuous Improvement
• Partners with leaders to stay informed of the business strategy and needs
• Effectively communicate and implement site directions and messages to team ensuring the work alignment is clear
• Documents and completes administrative requirements timely and efficiently
• Ensures work is completed per published schedule
• Facilitates team processes, including problem solving and issue resolution
• Ensures employees comply with established Standard Operating Procedures
• Monitors and makes adjustments to controllable costs for team  (i.e. overtime, parts, supplies, etc.)
• Completes Leader Standard Work practices, including frequent line walks
• Initiates awards and recognition for individuals and/or teams, and celebrates area’s accomplishments
• Organizes and manages staffing levels to ensure adequate support for production needs
• Addresses personnel issues on effectively
• Able to provide coverage on weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays as scheduled, on a regular basis
• Able to work overtime as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, military, or similar setting
• Bachelors degree in Engineering. Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• People leadership preferred
• Process and workplace safety
• Digitally enabled tools, systems
• Balanced Leadership Factors (Strategy, Execution, Inspire)Decision making based on data, external views, best practices
• Collaborative coach
• Digital Lean/Six Sigma skills

• Effectively communicates expectations and direction
• Process and Workplace Safety
• Ability to lead and develop others
• Conflict resolution
• Ability to hold others accountable
• SAP knowledge

DuPont's Field Engineering Development Program is looking for top talent that can catalyze positive changes and advancements in various industries and everyday life.  As a participant in the DuPont Field Engineering & Supply Chain Development Program, you will undergo a series of immersive 2-to-3-year assignments in Operations & Engineering and Science & Innovation, which will take place across different locations and functions within the company's various businesses. These assignments will be combined with formal education, as well as opportunities for networking, mentoring, and exposure to leadership roles. In this program, you will be responsible for implementing engineering best practices, analyzing and improving processes, and contributing to projects aimed at enhancing safety, product quality, and equipment or infrastructure.  You will have the opportunity to take on varied roles such as Manufacturing Technical / Process Engineering, Capital Projects, Automation & Process Control, Leveraged Engineering, Equipment Reliability & Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, Product Quality, Technical Service, and Operations Management. 

Requirements:  

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