Area Manager - Automotive Adhesives & Fluids

DuPont•Midland, MI

7d•$107,100 - $168,300

About The Position

DuPont is seeking a hands-on Area Manager to serve as the primary operational leader of its Automotive Adhesives & Fluids unit in Midland and as a key member of the site leadership team. The role owns production performance in a high-hazard manufacturing environment and leads approximately 75 employees, translating business strategy into daily plant-floor execution. The position has a direct impact on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
Experience in high-hazard or Process Safety Management (PSM) environments.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels.

Nice To Haves

Chemical manufacturing experience.
Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
Lean or Operational Excellence experience.
Background in quality systems.

Responsibilities

Own production performance across safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Lead daily operations, anticipate risks and constraints, and maintain operational discipline.
Use data-driven decisions and KPIs to drive performance and continuous improvement.
Promote Environmental, Health & Safety excellence and ensure compliance with DuPont standards, PSM, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
Lead incident investigations to root cause and ensure actions are fully closed.
Champion a proactive safety culture.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 75 employees.
Build an inclusive work environment grounded in DuPont's core values, and support engagement, capability-building, and succession planning.
Reinforce accountability throughout the organization.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, and collaborate with Commercial, R&D, and Technical teams.
Work with Labor Relations to support a strong and united organization.
Translate business strategy into day-to-day execution plans.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable results.
Own audits, contractor management, and emergency preparedness.