Area Manager

at Qnity in Newark, Delaware, United States Job Description Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity , we're more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries - we're a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us. The Area Operations Manager is a key leadership role responsible for building capable, engaged production teams that consistently deliver safe, efficient, and reliable performance aligned with area and site goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead with Purpose & Values + Role models Qnity Values and fosters a positive, inclusive, and accountable and safety-first team culture. + Clearly communicates performance expectations, goals, and metrics to ensure alignment with customer requirements, production targets and safety standards. Develop & Empower Talent + Hires, retains, and develops team members to meet current and future capability needs while reinforcing safe work practices. + Coaches and provides regular performance feedback to strengthen skills, clarify expectations, and drive overall team effectiveness. + Uses recognition programs to reinforce desired behaviors and results. Drive Operational Excellence + Engages the team in identifying continuous improvement opportunities, eliminating waste, reducing safety risks and removing barriers to performance. + Applies lean and digital tools effectively to improve processes and outcomes. + Serves as the primary sponsor of Operational Discipline within the area. Execute with Business & Technical Acumen + Maintains strong knowledge of site, unit, and area products and customer requirements. + Uses business insights and cost-modeling tools to evaluate needs and make data-based decisions. + Applies basic engineering principles to solve both simple and complex technical problems, balancing speed, risk, and business impact. Ensure Accountability & Performance + Organizes and deploys resources effectively to meet goals and maintain safe, efficient operations. + Completes administrative and compliance tasks accurately and on time. + Uses management systems to monitor performance and ensure commitments are met. + Energizes the organization by helping employees understand the broader purpose and impact of their work.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor degree within Science, Engineering or equivalent experience required + Minimum 5 years relevant experience within a manufacturing setting required + Extensive people leadership and ability to influence required + Digitally enabled tools and systems capabilities preferred + Six Sigma/Lean Practitioner, preferred Join our Talent Community (https://careers.qnityelectronics.com/us/en/jointalentcommunity) to stay connected with us! Qnity 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 visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information (https://www.qnityelectronics.com/accessibility.html) . Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page (https://careers.qnityelectronics.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits-final) . We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our recruitment process. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account