Area Operations Manager, High-Hazard Manufacturing

2670 DDP Specialty Elect Mat US LLC; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont’s Midland site is seeking an Operations Area Manager to serve as a key member of the site leadership team, responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient execution of production in the Automotive Adhesives & Fluids unit, leading a ~75-person workforce and translating business strategy into daily operations.

You will drive performance across safety, quality, cost, and delivery, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with EHS standards while fostering an

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 5-10+ years in manufacturing operations.
• Experience in high-hazard or PSM environments.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end production performance across safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Lead daily operations to ensure execution to plan while proactively addressing risks and constraints.
• Establish and reinforce high standards for operational discipline.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making.
• Lead incident investigations to root cause and closure.
• Champion a proactive safety culture.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.
• Collaborate with Commercial, R&D, and Technical teams.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

DuPont’s Midland site is seeking an Operations Area Manager to serve as a key member of the site leadership team, responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient execution of production in the Automotive Adhesives & Fluids unit, leading a ~75-person workforce and translating business strategy into daily operations.

You will drive performance across safety, quality, cost, and delivery, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with EHS standards while fostering an