Integrated Operations Continuous Improvement Resource / Project Leader

At DuPont, we are working 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.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.WHY JOIN US?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.Purpose & ScopeThe Electronics and Industrial (E&I) Continuous Improvement Resource / Project Leader role is a leveraged role that resides in a leveraged Continuous Improvement team within Integrated Operations. The CI team is accountable for defining and leading the implementation of Integrated Operations and Business work processes, improvements, and standards. The team is also the primary source of project leadership for a diverse and complex range of initiatives. This role supports E2E process excellence and organizational effectiveness through the development and application of standard methods, processes, designs, tools, metrics, and training for Global Integrated Operations functions (Demand, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Service and Logistics) and Commercial functions, as well as select corporate initiatives. Lean and Six sigma methodologies are utilized to drive excellence through program and project leadership, as well as in select coaching of manufacturing operations.Your key responsibilities:

Lead projects and/or workstreams utilizing Lean/Six Sigma to resolve targeted problems and contribute to improvements and results and/or organizational effectiveness, as part of Operational Excellence, Supply Chain Effectiveness and/or Business/Functional Strategies. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring effective planning, collaboration, issue tracking and milestone management.

Utilize specialized tools and standard methodologies (e.g. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma) to aid various functions, businesses and/or manufacturing operations to identify, develop, implement and sustain improvements and best practices. This could include detailed reviews and analysis of datasets to identify trends and reveal potential opportunities.

Lead and/or facilitate efforts to standardize Supply Chain, Functional and/or Operational processes including the integration with business systems.

Assist in gap analysis and capability evaluations of various Supply Chains, Businesses, Functions and/or Operations with regard to people, processes, and tools.

Support the building of efficient Supply Chains and/or the execution of a Supply Chain Transformations. This involves an emphasis upon internal and external processes, structures, ERP system setups, as well as consulting with SMEs, IT and Data groups to coordinate implementations

Provide select coaching and Kaizen event support within E&I’s Lean Manufacturing (PDL) and Operational Excellence programs. This involves an emphasis upon helping teams identify value and prioritize.

Engage project stakeholders as required to meet milestones, make adjustments to project charters, resolve problems and build appropriate awareness.

Manage change processes to achieve projects to time, cost and specification requirements.

Operate with bias for action and decision-making; using judgment to propose and/or facilitate decisions based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Draft charters for improvement projects with closely defined benefits, scope, resource requirements and project plan with milestones and timeline.

Proactively expand knowledge through targeted learning and networking as required to lead projects and support efforts to achieve objectives

Work independently to contribute to site, business, functional or product strategies and/or objectives

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Technical Field

2 years minimum applicable experience in Demand/Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Business, Quality, Customer/Market facing or Project leadership roles

Project leadership experience, with demonstrated proficiency in delivering quality results on-time and in-full.

Lean and/or Six Sigma trained and capable

Able to demonstrate knowledge of one or more of the following: Continuous Improvement, Change Management, Digital Transformation, Lean/Kaizen application in manufacturing and/or transactional, SAP/BW, Quality, Demand/Supply Planning & Scheduling, Customer Service, Logistics

APICS CPIM preferred

Location is Wilmington, DE - however, will consider other North America based locations in immediate proximity to E&I operationsTravel is required for this roleJoin our Talent Community (http://careers.dupont.com/us/en/jointalentcommunity) to stay connected with us!DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information (http://www.dupont.com/global-links/accessibility.html) .(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 (http://www.dupont.com/news/dupont-announces-plan-to-separate-into-three-independent-publicly-traded-companies.html) .