Operations Manager

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!

We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

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.

Summary of Role

Prioritize and plan workloads/assignments from schedules to achieve quality, throughput, service goals, and to meet customer requirements.  Evaluate capacity requirements and identify in advance changes necessary to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and achieve productivity, quality, and cost targets.
• Coordinate scheduling of prototypes with Production Control, Design and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Evaluate personnel requirements based on business and employee needs.
• Recommend equipment, tooling, and processes to support business objectives.
• Evaluate training requirements, conduct and request necessary training as required.
• Enforce safety regulations and all company policies.
• Report any equipment that is not in safe operating condition and remove it from use.
• Strive to continually improve the function and operation of production.
• Oversee manufacturing-related departments and insure that they are meeting department goals and objectives.
• Develop and manage personnel and support personnel with conjunction to overall business plan.
• Authorize performance evaluations and wage increases for all department personnel.
• Recommend changes to increase cost effectiveness.
• Evaluate and control spending for manufacturing operating budgets.
• Provide an environment conducive to empowerment and implementation of standards necessary to ensure ISO certification.
• Evaluate and improve usage of current equipment and work methods.  Work with the Process Engineer and the Tech group to improve production processes and establish improved work procedures.
• Ensure all production documentation is done accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Manage and maintain the safety and quality systems in the department.
• Adheres to quality and safety systems or maintenance of quality and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Ability to read and follow blueprints.
• Good problem solving, decision-making, time-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Knowledge of personal computer software and equipment
• Attention to detail.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills in a manufacturing setting.
• Service oriented with excellent interpersonal and organization skills.
• Ability to be decisive and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to interview, select and organize people into teams to achieve production goals.
• High energy level and the ability to work extended hours when necessary.
• Experience with an MRP/ERP system a plus
• As required by a federal contract or subcontract, only persons with US security clearance level [confidential/secret/top secret] will be hired for this position. 

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related business or technical field or equivalent education and experience.
• Evidence of Continued Education and Training.
• 4+ years supervisory experience in a similar position required.

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(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.  For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.