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DuPont Operations Area 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.
Area Leader is a leadership role focused on building fully engaged and competent teams that deliver results in line with the area performance goals in a safe and efficient way.
Your key responsibilities:
Embraces and role models DuPont Core Values
Communicates performance goals, metrics and outcomes within area to meet production goals and the customers’ needs safely and efficiently
Promotes commitment and ownership to Operational Excellence by engaging team members to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, eliminate waste and remove barriers; Uses lean and digital tools effectively
Hires, retains and develops talent to meet current and future capabilities; Promotes a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment
Coaches, develops, and provides performance feedback to team members to build capabilities, align on expectations and overall team effectiveness; Uses reward and recognition to drive the right behaviors and results
Partners with leaders to stay informed of the business strategy and needs; Pivots as needed to deliver business value
Organizes area resources to drive performance; Completes administrative requirements timely and efficiently
Knows the site/unit/area products, our customers and their requirements
Uses business knowledge and cost modeling tools to build cases and evaluate needs/opportunities
Primary sponsor of area Operational Discipline
Interprets and applies basic engineering principles
Solves simple and complex technical problems while balancing speed/risk/reward
Creates an environment of accountability for meeting agreed-upon expectations
Uses management systems to monitor the organization’s performance against goals
Energizes the organization by clarifying the broader purpose and importance of the work
Qualifications:
Typically, 5 years relevant experience
Influential People leadership
Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Digitally enabled tools and systems
BS, Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain
Six Sigma/Lean Practitioner, preferred
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