Operations Area Leader

Owner of assets, processes and business goals for plant and corporate initiatives. Responsible for developing and managing performance for plant operation's teams. Supports and manages contractual agreements in area. Ensures safety is embedded in business and provides appropriate reinforcement to ensure safety culture is in place. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to achieve results. Serves as primary back-up to the Production Leader. Role models DuPont's core values and inspires others. See job description for further information regarding position.

Qualifications:

· BS engineering discipline or equivalent experience required

· 5-10 years of manufacturing or related experience required

· Line of business (Kevlar®/Tyvek®/Nomex®) experience preferred

· Process Safety Management (High Hazard Process) experience preferred

Responsibilities:

· Partners with the Production leader to drive a strong personal safety, process safety, and environmental improvement plan to achieve EH&S goals and ensure compliance with regulatory and permit requirements.

· Relentlessly pursues maximum plant reliability to reduce department unplanned events and support safe operations. Teaches and encourages behaviors to support reliable operations.

· Knows and advocates Life Saving Rules within the facility. Demonstrates priority and commitment through personal behavior and coaching in the field. Provides the needed positive and negative reinforcement to address deviations with appropriate follow up and investigations.

· Ensures appropriate technical review of work permits and plans (maintenance or improvement) such that Life Saving Rules are applied appropriately for the job.

· Partners with Production Leader to ensure capital is allocated appropriately to design improved environmental compliance and reduce personal/process safety hazards. Implements administrative controls and process controls for safe and reliable operation.

· Shows courageous leadership by coaching, asking questions, and intervening when needed. Challenges status quo and past norms to make the operation safer and more effective.

· Keeps active field presence and assesses work activities routinely to maintain awareness of plant needs and understanding of personnel behaviors.