Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
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If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!
We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.
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**Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter!**
Have the **Opportunity** to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results.
Get to **Experience** a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!
Get to know our **Purpose** and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.
We are looking for a **First Line Leader for our Yerkes Site located in Buffalo, NY** .
The successful candidate will lead and supervise shift employees to safely execute the production plans for the Corian production line and drive OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) improvements.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Ensure all operations are carried out in accordance with EHS policies and practices.
+ Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are developed and followed for all operational processes.
+ Ensure maintenance activities are properly turned over and permits prepared
+ Act as the incident commander in the event of a plant emergency.
+ Model behaviors that demonstrate a high regard for the safety and health of individuals at the site as well as the environment.
+ Supervise direct labor by the following: Assign work, train employees, counsel, advise, re-instruct and discipline, approve vacations and other time off, recommend disciplinary actions, recommend formal training, recognize, and reinforce positive behavior and outstanding performance.
+ Communicate and effectively motivate the shift to meet plant safety, quality, and production goals.
+ Assures that process and equipment are operated to produce quality and quantity of required product according to plan.
+ Assist Operators with troubleshooting and pull in Engineering/other assistance when needed.
+ Assures materials, supplies and personnel resources are on hand for process continuity.
+ Builds learning and improving team culture with adoption of 5-why's/RCA methods.
+ Ensure required activities in their focus area are carried out with appropriate documentation (MOC's, SOP's, files, etc.).
+ Meet commitments for timelines and completeness of all documentation including operational reports, timecard approval, personnel records etc.
+ Demonstrating leadership in accordance with our Core Values
**Qualifications:**
+ Minimum of High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required.
+ 3 years of chemical manufacturing experience in a supervisory role or Bachelor of Science in Engineering-related program or equivalent experience required.
+ Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
+ Ability to interact and provide guidance to colleagues at all levels
+ Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
*Please note this is a rotational shift role
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_(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.?_ _For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont's_ _announcement ( ._
The Pay range for this role is $63,000.00 - $99,000.00 Annual
**How Base Pay is Determined:** DuPont has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual's pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.