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DuPont Production First Line Supervisor - Tedlar® in Buffalo, New York

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Production First Line Supervisor - Tedlar®

DuPont currently has an opportunity to join the Tedlar® Operations Team as a Production Shift Supervisor at our Yerkes site in Buffalo, NY. This position will lead and supervise shift employees to safely execute the production plans for the film extrusion line and drive yield and productivity improvements.

This is a 12 hour rotational shift position

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all operations are carried out in accordance with EHS policies and practices.

• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are developed and followed for all operational processes.

• Ensure maintenance activities are properly turnover and permits prepared

• Member of Emergency Response Team as an incident commander in the event of a plant emergency.

• Model behaviors that demonstrate a high regard for the safety and health of individuals at the site as well as the environment.

• Supervise direct labor by the following: Assign work, train employees, counsel, advise, re-instruct and discipline, approve vacations and other time off, recommend disciplinary actions, recommend formal training, recognize and reinforce positive behavior and outstanding performance.

• Communicate and effectively motivate the shift to meet plant safety, quality and production goals.

• Assures that process and equipment are operated to produce quality and quantity of required product according to plan.

• Assist Operators with troubleshooting, and pull in Engineering/other assistance when needed.

• Ensure materials, supplies and personnel resources are on hand for process continuity.

• Builds learning and improving team culture with adoption of 5-why’s/RCA methods.

• Ensure required activities in their focus area are carried out with appropriate documentation (MOC’s, SOP’s, files, etc);

• Meet commitments for timelines and completeness of all documentation including operational reports, time card approval, personnel records etc

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 3 years chemical manufacturing experience in supervisory role or Bachelor of Science in Engineering related program.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to interact and provide guidance to colleagues at all levels

• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience/ knowledge with film extrusion, web conveyance and winding

• Experience operating or maintaining Tedlar® process equipment

• Knowledge of Process Safety Management

• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with continuous improvement tools/ techniques such as LEAN, six sigma, 5S, etc..

• Experience with root cause analysis, troubleshooting & Why Tree methodology

• Understanding of Work Managing Process and associated SAP functions

• Experience working in union environment

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On May 22, 2024, we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, we announced that we are targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the “Intended Electronics Separation”)*. We also announced that we would retain the Water business. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful separation process for the Future Electronics business. We look forward to welcoming new talent interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

(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) .

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) .

The Pay range for this role is $63,000.00 - $99,000.00 Annual

How Base Pay is Determined: DuPont has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual’s pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.

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