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DuPont is seeking aFirst Line Supervisor (FLS)to lead an operational team in a manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met. The role is central to DuPont's mission of delivering essential innovations and protecting people and the environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership:Provide direct leadership for assigned production or manufacturing support areas, aligning with core values such as safety, environmental stewardship, respect for people, and ethical behavior.
• Shift Management:Plan and optimize shift activities, resources, and schedules to meet production goals; coordinate with business leadership and supply chain to meet internal and external customer needs.
• Performance & Quality:Communicate and implement site directions; monitor and report on safety, production, quality, and maintenance metrics; drive corrective actions for performance shortfalls.
• Safety & Compliance:Enforce EH&S (Environmental, Health & Safety) standards, policies, and procedures; conduct safety audits and hazard identification.
• Continuous Improvement:Lead initiatives such as 5S, waste elimination, and root cause analysis to improve efficiency and quality.
• Team Development:Empower employees, foster accountability, and support training and qualification of operators; address personnel issues on shift.
• Maintenance Coordination:Partner with maintenance teams to schedule work, prepare equipment for maintenance, and ensure safe return to operation.
• Administrative Duties:Maintain production schedules, update procedures, and complete required documentation.

Typical Work Environment

• Shifts:12-hour rotating shifts (day/night), Wed-Fri.
• Locations:Wilmington, Il (Spray Polyurethane)
• Work Type:Plant-based manufacturing role.

Required Qualifications

• Experience:5+ years in manufacturing environment preferred
• Education:High school diploma or GED
• Skills:Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities; proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP; ability to work overtime and cover weekends/holidays.
• Core Values Alignment:Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and ethical behavior.

In summary:The DuPont Front Line Supervisor role is a hands-on leadership position that blends operational oversight, safety enforcement, and team development in a manufacturing setting, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and core company values.

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