Fabrication Unit Leader

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Job Description:

Join a Global Leader in Water Technology — Shape the Future of Reverse Osmosis Innovation

DuPont Water Solutions is offering an exciting leadership opportunity at our Reverse Osmosis manufacturing site in Edina, Minnesota. We are seeking a Fabrication Unit Leader to lead a critical production department with oversight of approximately 150 employees. This role reports directly to the Edina Site Leader and is integral to achieving site performance, advancing operational excellence, and developing the next generation of talent.

As the Fabrication Unit Manager, you will guide a large, diverse team in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient operations. You will be a key influencer of culture, performance, and strategy—helping ensure our solutions continue to make a global impact in sustainable water technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives on driving improvement, building strong teams, and shaping long-term value.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Lead a key manufacturing unit within a global market leader.
• Shape culture, processes, and performance within a high-visibility department.
• Engage with cross-functional experts in Engineering, R&D, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, and more.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and digital tools.
• Build and develop a strong team while influencing site strategy and future capabilities.
• Contribute to DuPont’s mission of delivering sustainable water solutions that make a global impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Model DuPont Core Values and foster a culture of safety, excellence, accountability, and inclusion.
• Connect employees to the business strategy—communicate priorities clearly, gather insights, and champion necessary changes to meet evolving business needs.
• Ensure strong financial performance by applying discipline and rigor in managing departmental expenses, margins, and investments.
• Set ambitious goals and metrics to consistently meet or exceed production, quality, and customer expectations.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent while creating a diverse and equitable team environment; provide coaching, performance feedback, and recognition to enable high performance.
• Drive Operational Excellence, engaging the team to identify improvements, eliminate waste, and elevate efficiency using lean and digital methodologies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Supply Chain, EHS, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and others to optimize alignment and eliminate inefficiencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience across Manufacturing disciplines such as EHS, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Reliability, Technology, HR, Finance, or Continuous Improvement.
• 4+ years of direct people leadership with demonstrated success.
• Experience working in a union or works council environment is preferred.
• Proven results as a Lean or Six Sigma practitioner.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Supply Chain, or related fields preferred.
• APICS CSCP or CPIM certification is a plus.

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