Varennes Plant Leader

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  • Varennes, QC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work 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. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont.DuPont has a manufacturing leadership opportunity open in Varennes, Quebec, Canada. This site produces Styrofoam™ Brand XPS rigid insulation board and is aligned to the Shelter division within the Water & Protection business of DuPont.The products manufactured at the site provide thermal insulation to meet building codes and play a major role in the overall operational efficiency over the lifetime of a building.The Varennes Plant Leader leads by example and is a role model of DuPont’s core values. The successful candidate will exhibit authentic leadership through daily interactions and engagement with the team. The candidate will lead an empowered workforce of approximately 25 employees and serve as the representative of DuPont to the community.The Plant Leader is accountable to maintain health of the asset through application of reliability best practices and active engagement in the capital planning process. The site must adhere to and continually improve all relevant work processes in the areas of Environmental, Health & Safety, asset capability and asset utilization, production cost, delivery and product quality (not all inclusive). Delivering quality products to our customers in a safe and cost-effective manner is critical.Other Responsibilities Include:
  • As people leader, this individual is responsible for all areas supporting the team (communication, people development, team engagement, conflict resolution, performance management, staffing, recognition & discipline).
  • Ensure compliance of all federal, provincial, local and company environmental health & safety regulations impacting the plant operations. Direct the implementation and continuous improvement of all safety requirements, programs, standards, and practices. Lead by example and demonstrate a 100% commitment to Environmental, Health & Safety.
  • Provide leadership and coaching to all team members on issues dealing with safety, environmental, personal health, quality, cost, productivity and the business/customers.
  • "Translate" business goals and strategies to make it more meaningful for the team.
  • Utilize LEAN Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools to drive continuous improvement projects and foster a focused-improvement culture in all employees and operations.
  • Communicate effectively and holding regular meetings to provide timely business updates. Escalates issues appropriately to leadership through effective communication.
  • Represent the plant in the business strategy development and goal setting process.
  • Support the business (and the Integrated Operations function) by achieving goals and by aligning plant operations with the business (and functional) strategies and Managing Implementation Plans.
  • Facilitate employee development, coaching, counseling, mentoring, motivation, and policy-setting to create environment for employees and work teams that support commitment to continuous improvement and empowerment.
  • Develop annual and long-term operating budgets, operate the plants within these guidelines, and conduct monthly analysis to ensure costs comply with budgetary goals and functional guidelines.
  • Actively participate in Community Outreach and support activities in accordance with DuPont’s local and country wide image by representing the site at external cultural events (community action panels, school events, local fairs/exhibitions).
Qualifications:
  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is required.
  • A minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience is required.
  • Leadership experience demonstrating the value of empowered teams and ability to support teams of this nature.
  • Fluency in English and French is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proven record of good Environmental Health & Safety performance in their current and past area(s) of responsibility.
  • LEAN Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Certification preferred.
  • Experience with Quality Management Systems and leading quality initiatives.
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