First Line Supervisor - Polymerics

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The successful candidate will lead and execute production activities for one shift within Polymerics at the DuPont Newark Site. Lead and develop a staff of up to 15 non-exempt employees to run daily production on your shift in a safe and environmentally sound manner; supporting Process Safety Management (PSM), cost, yield, utility, production capability OEE/TEEP, statistical process control, and Lean/Six Sigma objectives.

Responsible for providing leadership, developing your team members, and leading daily activities in conjunction with improvement initiatives for your production shift.

This is a 12 hour day shift position 6 am - 6:30 pm, rotational days.

This position reports to the Polymerics Front End Area Manager. This position regularly and systematically monitors manufacturing processes from the shop floor and takes process related corrective actions in order to produce highest quality Polymerics products, per the schedule and in the safest manner possible, while constantly supporting an environment of continuous improvement and development of the team members.

Your key responsibilities:

• Embraces and role models DuPont Core Values

• Plans shift activities and resources to optimize performance in line with production goals; Communicates shift performance (safety, production, quality, etc.) goals, metrics and outcomes to team members; Builds an understanding of the team's contribution to the shift/site/business goals

• Operates with Excellence by engaging team members to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, eliminate waste, remove barriers, and build a sense of ownership and pride

• Responsible for coaching and holding team accountable for safety, behavior, performance, and quality

• Coaches, develops and provides performance feedback to team members to build capabilities, align on expectations and improve team effectiveness

• Hires, retains and develops talent to meet current and future capabilities; Promotes a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment

• Partners with leaders to stay informed of the business strategy and needs

• Effectively communicate and implement site directions and messages to team ensuring the work alignment is clear

• Documents and completes administrative requirements timely and efficiently

• Ensures work is completed per published schedule

• Facilitates team processes, including problem solving and issue resolution

• Leads or participates in EHS & Quality investigations and determines appropriate corrective action

• Ensures employees comply with established Standard Operating Procedures

• Monitors and makes adjustments to controllable costs for shift (i.e. overtime, operating supplies)

• Completes Leader Standard Work practices, including frequent line walks

• Initiates awards and recognition for individuals and/or teams, and celebrates area's accomplishments

• Organizes and manages staffing levels to ensure adequate support for production needs

• Addresses personnel issues on shift effectively

• Able to provide coverage on weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays as scheduled, on a regular basis; Able to work overtime as needed

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, military, or similar setting

• People leadership preferred

• Process Safety Management (High Hazard Process) experience preferred

• Confident with current computer applications and skills.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Associate or Bachelor Degree preferred

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