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DuPont

Producer of engineered materials and polymers

Area Manager Operations

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSchkopau, GermanyIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successfully completed university degree in a natural-science or technical area, such as process engineering, chemistry, mechanical engineering, plant engineering, or another engineering discipline; alternatively, comparable vocational training and relevant production-management experience.
  • Several years of experience in a production area, ideally in a leadership role with personnel responsibility, preferably in the chemical industry and in automotive and plastics operations.
  • A solid technical understanding and knowledge are desirable.
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, and ISO standards is desirable.
  • A strong understanding of numbers and costs is desirable.
  • A proactive and motivating approach with a hands-on mentality.
  • An inspiring personality.
  • A high degree of resilience, flexibility, teamwork, and commitment.
  • An independent, process- and results-oriented, proactive, and customer-oriented working style.
  • Sound knowledge of standard software, including Microsoft Office and SAP.
  • Very good written and spoken German and English.

Responsibilities

  • Take overall responsibility for production, including budget and profit-and-loss responsibility for the assigned production area.
  • Lead and hold overall operational responsibility for the production area of approximately 50 employees, including disciplinary management of direct reports and functional and organizational coordination of the entire team.
  • Ensure occupational safety, process safety, environmental protection, and compliance, and maintain all quality standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop, motivate, and support employees, including goal setting, performance management, and development planning.
  • Continuously optimize processes and plant performance and sustainably improve efficiency and safety.
  • Manage costs and investments, including identifying and planning capital requirements.
  • Collaborate closely across departments, support audits, and assist with transferring new products into production.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, and ISO standards.
  • A strong understanding of numbers and costs.

About the Company

DuPont

Producer of engineered materials and polymers

DuPont is a global specialty materials and science company that develops and manufactures engineered materials, polymers and technologies for industrial and consumer markets. Its products include water purification and filtration systems, protective materials such as Tyvek and Nomex, building and construction materials like Styrofoam and Great Stuff insulation, and materials used in healthcare and industrial applications. The company brings together chemistry, materials science and engineering to design and produce these products across multiple industries, distributing them to businesses worldwide. What sets DuPont apart is its long history (dating back to 1802) and its broad, integrated portfolio that covers consumer-facing materials as well as industrial solutions, backed by its scientific know-how and scale. The goal is to provide durable, high-performance materials and technologies that help customers improve safety, efficiency and quality across markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wilmington, DE
Founded
1802

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