Manufacturing Technology Leader Kevlar at Arrow Specialties USA, LLC

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Manufacturing Technology Leader KevlarPosition: Full Time - SalariedLocation: Richmond, VA - US (Spruance Site)Schedule: Full TimeManufacturing Technology Leader KevlarThis role is responsible for facilitating prioritization and successful execution of priorities in alignment with the operations Business Technology Implementation Plan (BTIP) for the Kevlar operation at our Spruance plant in Richmond, VA. This includes the facilitation, management, development and implementation of technology improvements to Process Safety Management (PSM), Grow & Improve projects that deliver the required business results. This role is the technical and administrative leader for the Technical Implementation Specialist (TIS) position including staffing, competency development and succession planning.Responsibilities:Facilitate the Business Technology Implementation Plan (BTIP), including prioritization and execution of projects. Collaborate across the LOB to ensure the BTIP reflects the Line of Business (LOB) PSM/Grow/Improve projects required to meet the business strategy and goals.Assigns Manufacturing Technology resources for projects in BTIP. Ensures non-Manufacturing Technology resources are included in the resources allocation.Responsible for TIS staffing, competency development and succession planning.Ensure technology for capital project front end loading is complete & adequate.Facilitate and manage the development and implementation ofPSM strategies working with the Process Safety Technology Leader (PSTL)Technology strategies working with Technology GuardianProcess Automation strategies with Process Automation Technology Leader (PATL)Process Control strategies with Process Control Technology Leader (PCTL)Process Engineering strategies with Process Engineering Technology Leader (PETL)Ensures Management of Change protocols and expectations are met for BTIP PSM/Grow/Improve projects.Ensures technology related Root Cause Failure Analysis are complete. Ensures learnings are captured and communicated to the organization to prevent future occurrences.Participate in Project Reviews.This role is one of the key approver roles in the Business Technology Implementation Plan work process, including:Approve Business Technology Implementation Plan (BTIP) inputsApprove FEL deliverables for completion (TG approves quality of deliverable)Approve project startup operability plan. Align with PTL role responsibilitiesQualifications and Capabilities Required for this Role (Knowledge Skills & Abilities)8-12+ years of experience in a manufacturing environmentBachelor of Science in Engineering disciplineDemonstration of influential or administrative leadershipGeneral knowledge of the line of business Technology, Process Safety Technology, Process Engineering, Process AutomationEmotional intelligence - Being aware of your and others emotions and using that awareness to guide your interactions in a way that achieves our business goalsBusiness judgement - Awareness, understanding, and navigation of our business to enable improvement or development of solutions in your role that improve our business and our customers experienceOrganizational skills - Having and using the knowledge of our organizations systems, procedures, and culture to identify issues and/or opportunities and take action on them in a way that meets the needs of customers and magnifies your impactWilling to travel if needed up to 20-25%Behaviors Key to Role Success:Inspiring trust - Earns the respect of others; follows through on commitments; authentic; open to feedback; acknowledges and affirms contributions of othersActively listening - Knows what she/he doesnt know; welcomes inputfrom others; takes time to clearly understand and respond; allows people the time to express their point; open to influenceSelf-driven - Sense of purpose; driven by a higher agenda; demonstrates the ability to elevate and remain objective; able and willing to take risks and do difficult thingsResilient - Does not fall to pieces at the first blow or failure; stays focused during organizational turmoil; handles pressure and does not take things personallyCollaborating with others - Empowers purposeful engagement; servant leader; keeps things simple; engages individuals/team toachieve superior results; creates an atmosphere of value-driven outcomesAppreciating differences - Seeks out and surrounds self with people who are and think differently; people want to work withand learn from her/him; broader awareness of the value of diversityand inclusionPlaying to win - Just wont give up; finds a way when others findexcuses; will not let obstacles get in the way; goes beyond "tolerating complexity and grey zonesAccountable - Takes responsibility for actions; communicates with transparency; recovers from mistakes; owns their impactThis position reports to Global Manufacturing Technology LeaderDuPont-Aramids 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 contact our HR Talent Acquisition team for additional information.Learn more about Nomex,Kevlar and Kevlar EXO and see more about our great workplace!DuPont-Aramids offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package and is proud to offer a comprehensive, integrated total rewards package, which includes competitive pay and benefits.Key word summary: Manufacturing production tech technologies operating process management implementation leadership out of box thinking