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DuPont Continuous Improvement and Capability Leader in Richmond, Virginia
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 around the world.
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!
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.
Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!
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.
Our Operations team is essential to delivering the innovative and life-saving products we make for our customers. We depend on our team members to actively engage in continuously improving our operations while we provide the growth and development to help them build their skills and career. Operational Excellence in our workplace unleashes the energy, creativity and collaboration – along with our tools, technology and training – that enables our people to perform at their best.
Position Overview:
The Operations Process Leader is responsible for leading the maximization of the capability within operations teams, specifically First Line Leaders, Technical Advisors and Operators, by improving, developing and implementing structure and tools to drive implementation, alignment, and excellent execution of manufacturing operations processes.
Develop and Implement Standard Work
Work closely with OpEx Leader and Area Leaders to develop and document standard work
Ensure complete understanding, integration and consistent execution of standard work within operations
Embed tracking mechanism for performance of standard work in areas and respond to gaps in execution
Develop Learning and Development Structure and Tools
Develop and implement skills matrices
Implement and oversee process to update and maintain skills matrices
Improve, develop and enhance technical training programs
Ensures full understanding of DuPont Standards, Process Safety Management (PSM) standards, Environmental regulations, OSHA regulations and area/site EH&S policies is embedded in the Area and reinforced using appropriate tools and processes
Implement and oversee process to update and maintain training programs
Develop, implement and maintain a robust skills verification process and ensures necessary rigor
Leads process to assess and close learning and development gaps
Identify capability barriers to meeting or exceeding production performance targets, solving to root cause and implementing solutions or mitigating measures that remove barriers
Embeds capability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve equipment and/or process issues
Lead implementation of future state strategic direction for Operations,
Full build-out and implementation of Operator Skills Paths model
Workflow models and scenario development
Development of detailed skills, knowledge and pre-requisite requirements by role
Ensures capability, knowledge and skills are present for full integration of OpEx tools in daily work (standard and non-standard)
Develop, track and report out operations capability metrics and respond to gaps and deviations
Enhances and brings value to huddles and escalation meetings by communicating and report out on appropriate capability metrics and leading execution of action items related to process excellence capability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve results
Regular interface with and understanding of how cross functional processes, policies and procedures should be integrated into area operational processes and training
Actively participating or leading cross-functional processes as appropriate, e.g. root cause analyses, incident investigations, …..
Supports improvement initiatives through leadership and shop floor engagement
Leadership
Role models DuPont’s core values and inspires others
Serves as primary back-up to the Operations Leader
Fosters a respectful and ethical work environment
Coaches and cultivates an atmosphere of learning and development
Works closely with training coordinators and act as functional leader
Critical Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors:
Excellent communication and organization skills and a bias for action
Ability to interface and collaborate effectively with other work processes and functions
Strong ability to lead by influence as demonstrated in previous areas of responsibility
Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements and experience working with a represented workforce
Knowledge and experience using Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Demonstrated personal behavior that models accountability for maintaining DuPont Core Values
Demonstrated knowledge and skills needed to coach and develop others
Demonstrated understanding and commitment around operational discipline
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Science, or Information Technologies
7+ years of industrial/manufacturing plant experience
Extensive demonstrated equipment and process knowledge within area of responsibility
2+ years experience with training and development
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in areas of:
Process Safety Management, including High Hazard Processes
Safety systems including safety improvement processes, audits and developing safe behaviors
DuPont and Spruance policies and procedures, including EHS, Operations and HR
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