Global Manufacturing Technology (MT) Leader - Water Solutions

DuPont de Nemours Inc.•Edina, MN

47d

About The Position

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 is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Technology (MT) Leader to lead the global Water Solutions MT team. This position reports to the Integrated Operations Director and through their organization supports safe, sustainable and reliable operations while helping develop and implement the innovation and growth portfolio of the business. This position works closely with the business and operations teams at a strategic level to define process technology direction and initiatives. The incumbent works with operations leadership to define goals (process safety, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and quality), budget forecasts, capital plans, and manages the continuous improvement portfolio through the Business Technology Implementation Plan (BTIP) work process. This position works with site technical leaders to develop and ensure resources are available to meet these objectives and is also the steward of the MT competency for the LOB, with a particular emphasis on process safety management. The MT Leader also establishes effective leveraging of manufacturing technology resources and functional capabilities to meet business needs. This role requires an experienced leader who can drive strong process safety management (PSM) practices for Process Hazards Analysis, Management of Change, RAGAGEP, hazards identification & consequence analysis, Layers of Protection Analysis, Machine Safety, and plant design basis. This role influences plant operations and improvement programs globally via their direct and indirect reports, including MT / Improvement Engineers, Automation Engineers, Process Safety Technology Leaders, and Senior Technology Engineers, a majority of whom are located at the manufacturing locations globally.

Requirements

BS, MS or PhD in engineering or relevant degree field.
Minimum 10 to 12 years working experience in manufacturing technical, process development and/or manufacturing operations roles.
Willing to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Preferred locations: Edina, MN; Midland, MI; Wilmington, DE

Responsibilities

Establishes MT group objectives in alignment with line of business strategy and site/unit objectives. Effectively leads a global team to meet objectives through effective prioritization and resource allocation while creating a collaborative team environment.
Leads MT team in developing and prioritizing capital and non-capital alternatives to support business growth/strategy and optimize our manufacturing footprint and cost-to-serve.
Leads team to develop project identification scope and partners with capital execution function to validate early-stage cost estimates to determine optionality and initial ROI in support of the strategy.
Engages with the Integrated Operations Director and/or Water Solutions GLT (Global Leadership Team) to ensure alignment on critical business objectives and required activities.
Develops the unit 5-year Asset Technology Plan in concert with the global business asset plan, working closely with the supply chain and business engineering leaders.
Facilitates the project prioritization process. Manage costs to meet budgetary guidance.
Anticipates business operational issues and acts quickly to avoid or minimize downsides and accelerate or maximize upsides, ensuring MT is actively engaged as required to ensure success.
Identifies business issues and develops plans to define and implement technology related solutions that drive improved process safety, capacity release, cost productivity, product quality, supply security, low-cost / alternate raw materials and new product commercialization.
Sponsors and drives a strong sister plant network to ensure consistent Process Safety Management (PSM) practices and drives MET (Most Effective Technology) deployment across the global Water Solutions assets.
Ensures PSM Technology elements are adequately resourced, and systems are in place to ensure regulatory and corporate policy compliance and that safety corrective actions are completed on time while meeting their intent.
Proactively drives engagement and consistency across the global production assets for the Process Technology, PHA, Management of Change, and Operating Practice elements of PSM.
Removes obstacles from work streams to enable timely completion. Reconciles technical staffing with critical success programs and business constraints.
Over time, adjusts staffing levels as necessary to address business needs including hiring, succession planning, and attrition.
Focal point for intellectual property protection for the business. Reviews confidentiality agreements with third parties and establishes measures to safeguard IP.
Develops manufacturing technical talent (experiences & career planning, technical competency, organizational skills, project management etc.) and manages succession planning for critical functional competencies.
Manages 12-15 direct reports within a total organization of approximately 65 DuPont employees.