Contract Manufacturing Manager (m/f/d)

at  Dupont

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!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Several years of experience in contract manufacturing management, preferably in the adhesives, chemical or automotive industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical / mechanical Engineering, Science disciplines, Supply Chain, or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Familiarity with new product introduction, management of change, and root cause investigation is highly desirable.
• Six Sigma Green belt certification or other quality / process improvement certifications are preferred.
• Ability to network effectively across functions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Must be able to work independently and represent DuPont externally.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally is required (up to 20%)
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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.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees contract manufacturing partners, ensuring required proper engineering, technical and process safety support is provided.
• Lead and support organizational response to critical supplier issues; first point of contact for supplier related crisis management.
• Liaison to engage all the functional and business-aligned resources required to resolve issues.
• Manage and track the performance of suppliers and drive improvements in quality and related services: EHS/Product Stewardship, Product Quality, Service, and Cost.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Communicate on a regular basis to key stakeholders: Product Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing Technology, R&D, etc.
• Coordinate supplier communication in conjunction with Sourcing/Procurement, Supply Chain and Technical functions.
• Ensure supplier adherence to our specifications and written requirements by monitoring and analyzing supplier processes through audits, performance reviews, and collaboration to deliver improvements.
• Is familiar enough with activity at supplier to understand the impact of manufacturing issues on the business.
• Works with the Contract Manufacturing Leader to ensure projects and related work are prioritized based on the business strategy.
• Acts as owner of all supplier-related documentation; ensuring supplier has full understanding of expectations as defined by contract manufacturing agreements and other related documents.
• Drives metric reporting process at the supplier to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement. Typical metrics would include safety, quality, production, cost, yield, reliability, waste, etc.