APAC Regional Manufacturing Leader

APAC Regional Manufacturing Leader at Corteva Agriscience

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 and external manufacturing leaders to ensure 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 vs 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 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 a 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. Be aware of EH&S, Quality, Supply or other significant issues at internal sites and EM partners, ensure the business is informed and updated on progress; ensure resources are available and collaborating effectively to mitigate impact and eliminate re-occurrence (via RCIs as necessary).
• Ensure Site Leaders/EM Production Leaders are aligned to prevent serious/significant EH&S and Quality events at both internal/EM sites, and make resources available to address key issues.
• Actively track costs for internal sites & external manufacturing, and work with Site Leaders/EM Leaders to identify opportunities to reduce conversion costs and spend.
• Develop annual goals & objectives, and performance targets for regional F&P and EM Synthesis teams, in alignment with business needs. Ensure alignment of goals at internal sites/EMs, and take action to address issues that prevent achievement.
• Work with Regional F&P Technology organization and EM TA to ensure BRP is followed at internal and external sites; develop ARP addressing gaps or opportunities for legal & compliance (L&C), run & maintain, growth & improvement and productivity. Ensure ARP alignment with BRP needs and prioritize plans for CAPEX/non-capital funds.
• Practice balanced people leadership (Employee Development Plans/Succession Planning/OHI/Morale). Promote and support employee development with focus on top talent within the 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 the business.
• Represent Operations in the Regional F&P Strategy Team and in the Regional SRM process.
• Lead the Performance process for the regional internal and external plants.

Team Collaboration

• The Regional APAC CP Manufacturing Leader partners with the following team members closely:
  • Regional Supply Chain Leader to ensure F&P supply plans are met and risks are proactively managed to deliver on customer needs
  • Partner Relationship Leader to ensure EM Synthesis supply plans and risks are managed according to the Supplier Relationship Management process
  • Regional Technology Leader and External Manufacturing Technology Advisor to ensure technology and capital are available to deliver on the ARP in alignment with the BRP
  • Regional F&P Strategy Steering Team for launch of new formulations and execution of supply resiliency plans; coordination with Central Group Leaders and Experts on Technology, Safety, Process Safety and Quality Requirements

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, onboarding, site logistics, maintenance, waste, improvements, etc.)
• Communicate EH&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 (active ingredients, co-formulants, or packaging constraints) to relevant stakeholders
• Communicate to regional 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

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Farming

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