APAC Regional Manufacturing Leader

APAC Regional Manufacturing Leader page is loaded## APAC Regional Manufacturing Leaderlocations: Central Singapore, Singaporetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: W**Location:** Singapore or India.The **Regional** **APAC CP Manufacturing Leader** is accountable for safe, reliable, and cost competitive operation of all internal and external Synthesis and F&P assets within the region. These assets have a strong focus on quality and agility to reliably serve customers.The Regional APAC CP Manufacturing Leader works closely with internal site leaders & external manufacturing leaders to ensure that resources are available to enable a high level of EHS&S, Quality and operational excellence as well as to enable talent development for the region.**Key Responsibilities*** Set expectations and ensure alignment for regional Synthesis and F&P teams in relation to EH&S, Quality, Supply, Productivity, People, Cost Management, etc. Ensure metrics are in place to track and communicate performance.* Provide input for 0-2 yr manufacturing cost forecast and performance, for both fixed and variable costs (considering idle mills, project expenses, plant inventory write-offs)* Accountable for spend v plan for both internal and external manufacturing, forecast 0-2 yrs (including fixed, variable, recipe, BOM, routing)* Accountable for internal site full compliance with all regulatory requirements and/or Corteva requirements (EHS&S, Quality, Equipment Reliability)* Accountable for external manufacturing performance (EHS&S, Quality, Equipment Reliability) and regulatory compliance. Ensure EHSQ audits are completed at least every 5 years, and any gaps/findings from these audits are closed in timely manner.* Provide input on supply strategy for both internal & external manufacturing in the region through the BRP process to increase competitive advantage in short-, medium-, and long-term time horizons, including input on regional strategic EM suppliers to include in the SRM program. Execute supply strategy and BRP (on time/on cost) accordingly by translating its needs into site/EM goals, activities and KPIs. Regular follow up with Site Leaders/EM Production Leaders to understand issues and eliminate roadblocks for implementation* Ensure delivery of production plans. Awareness of EH&S, Quality, Supply or other significant issues at internal sites and EM partners, ensure business is informed (and keep updated on progress), ensure resources (both within function and cross-functionally) are available and collaborating effectively to appropriately mitigate impact of issue and ensure re-occurrence is eliminated (via RCIs as necessary)* Ensure Site Leaders/EM Production Leaders aligned to expectation of preventing serious/significant EHS&S and Quality events at both internal/EM sites, as well as makes resources available to address key issues* Actively track costs for internal sites & external manufacturing, and work closely with Site Leaders/EM Leaders to identify improvement opportunities to reduce conversion costs at internal sites and spend at external manufacturing partners respectively* Develop annual goals & objectives, and performance targets for regional F&P and EM Synthesis teams, in alignment with business needs. Ensure alignment of goals & objectives at internal sites/EM’s. Ensure regional teams completion goals & objectives and achievement of performance targets. Take action to address any issues that prevent achievement of these activities.* Work with Regional F&P Technology organization and EM TA to ensure BRP is followed at internal and external sites, Asset Resource Plans (ARP) developed which address gaps or opportunities for legal & compliance (L&C), run & maintain, growth & improvement and productivity. Ensure alignment of ARP’s with BRP needs. Prioritize plans and obtain support for CAPEX/non-capital funds to execute ARP’s* Practice balanced people leadership (Employee Development Plans/Succession Planning/OHI/Morale). Promote & support employee development with focus on top talent within regional organization**Additional** **Responsibilities*** Identify strategic improvement opportunities for the business, obtain support to proceed from executive leadership, and progress implementation to realize benefits to business.* Represent Operations in the Regional F&P Strategy Team and in the Regional SRM process* Leads the Performance process for the regional internal and external plants**The Regional APAC CP Manufacturing Leader partners with the following team members closely:*** the Regional Supply Chain Leader (RSCL) to ensure F&P supply plans are being met and risks are proactively managed to deliver on customer needs the Partner Relationship Leader to ensure the EM Synthesis supply plans and risks are managed according to the Supplier Relationship Management process* the Regional Technology Leader (RTL) and the External Manufacturing Technology Advisor (EM TA) to ensure technology and capital are available to deliver on the ARP (Area Relationship Plans) in alignment with the BRP.* the Regional F&P Strategy Steering Team (RFPSST) for launch of new formulations and execution of supply resiliency plans the Central Group Leaders and Experts to ensure Technology, Safety, Process Safety and Quality Requirements for internal & external sites are being met, provide support for Quality issues and/or improvement initiatives, and coordinate auditing plans for internal & external sites**RAPID/RACI responsibilities*** Agree short term manufacturing strategy and capacity consumption targets/profiles (RCCP)* Agree what facilities and resources are required to execute the ARPs (personnel, training and onboarding, site logistics, maintenance, waste, improvements, etc)* Communicate EHS&S/Quality related incidents and their ongoing progress to IOLT and other stakeholders as relevant* Timely communicate constraints or threats to weekly and monthly production plans to IOLT and other relevant stakeholders* Communicate regional allocations (i.e., actives, co-formulants, or packaging constraints) to relevant stakeholders* Communicate to region CU leaders any F&P plant shutdowns, logistics disruptions, natural disasters, quality issues, etc impacting Corteva business**Education and Job Experience Requirements*** BS in Engineering or equivalent* 15 years of Chemical Manufacturing Experience* Site Leadership* Process Safety & Health & Safety Knowledge* People Leadership #J-18808-Ljbffr