Unit Leader, Operations & Logistics — Lead 100+ Team

DuPont; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is seeking a Unit Leader to lead our 100+ member Operations & Logistics team in delivering profitable results and long-term value aligned to business objectives. You will drive our Operational Excellence framework, model safety behaviors, and manage plant financial performance with discipline and rigor.

In this role you will hire, coach and develop talent, promote diversity and inclusion, and collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Supply Chain, EHS, Engineering, and Quality to deliver

Qualifications

• 8 years relevant experience in Manufacturing (e.g., EHS, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Reliability, Technology, HR, Finance, and Continuous Improvement).
• 2 years’ experience in direct people leadership.
• Experienced Six Sigma/Lean practitioner with demonstrated results.
• BS, Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain preferred; Business or Finance degrees considered for low hazard plants.

Responsibilities

• Lead our 100+ member Operations & Logistics team, supported by a three-layered leadership model.
• Stays informed of the business strategy and needs; engages with employees to communicate strategy and gain insight on strengths and challenges to delivery of strategy; supports change to meet business needs.
• Demonstrates financial accountability and rigor to deliver against plan and gain value from our assets and investments by pulling the right levers to manage expenses, margins, etc.
• Establishes and communicates challenging performance goals, metrics and outcomes for Unit to safely and efficiently meet or exceed production and quality goals aligned to customers’ needs.
• Hires, retains and develops talent to meet current and future capabilities; promotes a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment; coaches and provides performance feedback to team members to align on expectations and overall team effectiveness; uses reward and recognition to drive the right behaviors and results.
• 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.
• Collaborates across functions (R&D, Supply Chain, EHS, Engineering, Finance, Quality, etc.) to align resources, eliminate inefficiencies and deliver value.
• Interacts in a timely fashion with customers, community, regulatory and media to maintain strong external relations.

Skills

Leadership

Six Sigma/Lean

Operations Management

Financial Acumen

Education

BS in Sciences/Engineering or Supply Chain

Job description

DuPont is seeking a Unit Leader to lead our 100+ member Operations & Logistics team in delivering profitable results and long-term value aligned to business objectives. You will drive our Operational Excellence framework, model safety behaviors, and manage plant financial performance with discipline and rigor.

In this role you will hire, coach and develop talent, promote diversity and inclusion, and collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Supply Chain, EHS, Engineering, and Quality to deliver