North America External Manufacturing Leader

Corteva Agriscience • Indianapolis, IN

3d

About The Position

The Crop Protection External Manufacturing Leader is accountable for the safe, compliant, reliable, and effective operation of Suppliers who are contracted to manufacture Crop Protection products on Corteva’s behalf. The role is aligned to Crop Protection Manufacturing and has accountability for the North America Region. Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities Lead the Regional External Manufacturing organization, comprised of External Manufacturing Operations Leaders, External Manufacturing Production Data Analysts, Quality/Auditing Leader and an Asset Technology Engineer. Ensure the team is appropriately sized to meet the needs of the Crop Protection business based upon the number of Suppliers and complexity of the operation in the region. Partner with critical enabling functions to support day-to-day External Manufacturing operations, including Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Registration, SBS Project Teams, and Finance. Ensure Suppliers achieve production plans, process performance metrics, quality control and assurance requirements, new product launch expectations, and cost targets. Partner with Procurement to perform annual Supplier Segmentation and execute an effective Supplier Relationship Management Program. Ensure team conducts effective joint performance reviews with the EM sites as part of the SRM process. Track and control the EM team's spending and develop that budget each year. Ensure that EM CM Fees are updated, and transactions are done in a timely manner so that EM projected spend and actual spend are accurate. Understand EM spending vs. Benchmarks and identify and drive improvement projects. Partner with Quality to develop an annual Supplier Audit schedule and execute an effective Supplier Auditing and CAPA Program. Lead the development and execution of the Regional External Manufacturing strategy. Provide critical input in the screening and selection of External Manufacturing Suppliers for new actives, formulations, and packaging products. Act as a core Team Member of the Regional Formulations and Packaging Strategy Team, Regional Manufacturing Regulatory Product Compliance Team, and Global External Manufacturing Governance Team. Ensure continued growth and development of all employees in the team to promote their individual growth withing Corteva, while also providing a competent team who can achieve the required results. Model and inspire positive culture and behaviors for the External Manufacturing organization, fostering strong employee engagement. Ensure that the team effectively manages inventory and production at EM sites so that SAP is accurate, and SOX controls are met. Ensure that the team effectively manages all compliance obligations such as mandatory training and timely closure of Corrective Actions from Audits and Incident Investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or chemistry or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of Manufacturing experience, with at least 2 years in External Manufacturing and at least 2 in internal manufacturing.
• At least 2 years of Supply Chain experience.
• Proven people management and leadership experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead with influence and direction.
• Ability to shift seamlessly from strategic to tactical thinking and vice versa.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and lead teams.
• Ability to contribute to local and global team direction through cooperation, participation, and commitment to shared goals and vision.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment toward Responsible Care principles and regulatory compliance.
• Enjoy a rapid pace of work and issue resolution.
• Promotes an environment that fosters learning, work process adherence, and the development of others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Regional External Manufacturing organization, comprised of External Manufacturing Operations Leaders, External Manufacturing Production Data Analysts, Quality/Auditing Leader and an Asset Technology Engineer.
• Partner with critical enabling functions to support day-to-day External Manufacturing operations, including Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Registration, SBS Project Teams, and Finance.
• Ensure Suppliers achieve production plans, process performance metrics, quality control and assurance requirements, new product launch expectations, and cost targets.
• Partner with Procurement to perform annual Supplier Segmentation and execute an effective Supplier Relationship Management Program.
• Ensure team conducts effective joint performance reviews with the EM sites as part of the SRM process.
• Track and control the EM team's spending and develop that budget each year.
• Partner with Quality to develop an annual Supplier Audit schedule and execute an effective Supplier Auditing and CAPA Program.
• Lead the development and execution of the Regional External Manufacturing strategy.
• Provide critical input in the screening and selection of External Manufacturing Suppliers for new actives, formulations, and packaging products.
• Act as a core Team Member of the Regional Formulations and Packaging Strategy Team, Regional Manufacturing Regulatory Product Compliance Team, and Global External Manufacturing Governance Team.
• Ensure continued growth and development of all employees in the team to promote their individual growth withing Corteva, while also providing a competent team who can achieve the required results.
• Model and inspire positive culture and behaviors for the External Manufacturing organization, fostering strong employee engagement.
• Ensure that the team effectively manages inventory and production at EM sites so that SAP is accurate, and SOX controls are met.
• Ensure that the team effectively manages all compliance obligations such as mandatory training and timely closure of Corrective Actions from Audits and Incident Investigations.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees