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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.

First Line Leader

Our Operations team is essential to delivering the innovative and life-saving products we make for our customers. We depend on our team members to actively engage in continuously improving our operations while we provide the growth and development to help them build their skills and career. Operational Excellence in our workplace unleashes the energy, creativity and collaboration – along with our tools, technology and training – that enables our people to perform at their best.

Nomex® Fibers is looking for a First Line Leader at our site in Richmond, VA.

First Line Leader is a leadership role focused on building fully engaged and competent teams that deliver results in line with the shift performance goals in a safe and efficient way.

This position is on a 12-hour rotating shift - days rotate as well as every 2 weeks you would rotate between the day & night shift.

Your key responsibilities:

• Embraces and role models DuPont Core Values

• Plans shift activities and resources to optimize performance in line with production goals; Communicates shift performance (safety, production, quality, etc.) goals, metrics and outcomes to team members; Builds an understanding of the team's contribution to the shift/site/business goals

• Operates with Excellence by engaging team members to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, eliminate waste, remove barriers, and build a sense of ownership and pride

• Responsible for coaching and holding team accountable for safety, behavior, performance, and quality

• Coaches, develops and provides performance feedback to team members to build capabilities, align on expectations and improve team effectiveness

• Hires, retains and develops talent to meet current and future capabilities; Promotes a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment

• Partners with leaders to stay informed of the business strategy and needs

• Effectively communicate and implement site directions and messages to team ensuring the work alignment is clear

• Documents and completes administrative requirements timely and efficiently

• Ensures work is completed per published schedule

• Facilitates team processes, including problem solving and issue resolution

• Leads or participates in EHS & Quality investigations and determines appropriate corrective action

• Ensures employees comply with established Standard Operating Procedures

• Monitors and makes adjustments to controllable costs for shift (i.e. overtime, operating supplies)

• Completes Leader Standard Work practices, including frequent line walks

• Initiates awards and recognition for individuals and/or teams, and celebrates area’s accomplishments

• Organizes and manages staffing levels to ensure adequate support for production needs

• Addresses personnel issues on shift effectively

• Able to provide coverage on weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays as scheduled, on a regular basis; Able to work overtime as needed

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, military, or similar setting

• People leadership preferred

• Process Safety Management (High Hazard Process) experience preferred

• Confident with current computer applications and skills.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Associate or Bachelor Degree preferred

Join 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) .