General Manager, Tedlar

About DuPont At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter—providing clean water to more than a billion people, producing materials essential in everyday technology devices, and protecting workers worldwide. Lead the next era of Tedlar® performance materials For more than six decades, DuPont™ Tedlar® has set the global standard for long‑lasting surface protection—powering aircraft interiors, architectural façades, solar modules, and high‑value industrial applications with unmatched durability, cleanability, and weathering resistance. Today, the world’s transition toward clean energy, sustainable infrastructure, electrification, and lighter‑weight materials is expanding demand for advanced protective films. Location Wilmington, DE (strongly preferred) Responsibilities Shape strategy, expand applications, strengthen operations, and build a commercial engine that unlocks new markets in aerospace, transportation, building & construction, and emerging industrial segments. Catalyze growth, expand margin structurally, and translate Tedlar® chemistry and application know‑how into category leadership. Define a bold, customer‑backed strategy to grow share and expand into new technical and geographic markets. Drive sustainable EBITDA expansion through portfolio mix improvement, pricing excellence, and operational effectiveness. Advance the long‑term innovation and market‑expansion roadmap for Tedlar® across core and high‑growth segments. Build a multi‑generation innovation pipeline centered on high‑value applications such as aircraft and rail interiors, advanced building surfaces, clean‑energy infrastructure, and industrial protection. Collaborate closely with customers and OEMs to drive adoption of next‑gen materials, accelerate qualification cycles, and create differentiated total solutions. Strengthen global channel architecture across OEMs, converters, distributors, and system integrators. Elevate key‑account management rigor; expand design‑in and specification influence with architects, aerospace designers, and industrial engineers. Modernize digital tools, market analytics, and customer engagement programs to improve visibility and speed to opportunity. Ensure end‑to‑end operations with a focus on reliability, quality, productivity, and cash conversion. Drive continuous improvement through DuPont’s business system—simplifying processes, accelerating decisions, and unlocking cross‑functional speed. Identify and shape strategic partnerships that expand capabilities, application breadth, or regional reach. Build and develop a high‑performing global team with strong innovation, commercial, and operational expertise. Deliverables (12–24 months) Accelerated top‑line growth through new product launches, increased penetration into key applications, and strengthened converter/OEM partnerships. Structural cost improvements, mix shift toward premium applications, and enhanced pricing architecture. Breakthrough design wins and multi‑year partnerships that expand the role of Tedlar® as the protective surface solution of choice. A simplified, agile operating model that improves reliability, responsiveness, and cross‑business collaboration. A refreshed long‑term strategy and innovation roadmap that positions Tedlar® for leadership in emerging growth vectors. Minimum Qualifications 5+ years proven GM or business leader with end‑to‑end ownership of a specialty materials, films, coatings, or engineered products business. Strong financial acumen and P & L leadership required. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or business. Demonstrated innovation and portfolio leadership: ability to translate customer insights, regulatory trends, and technical capabilities into multi‑generation roadmaps and new‑category creation. Strong background in commercial excellence, including channel strategy, pricing, specification selling, and key‑account development. Track record of building and coaching high‑performing, diverse teams and shaping culture. Able to represent the business credibly with customers, partners, regulators, and industry bodies. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree. Experience in aerospace, transportation, renewables, high‑value construction materials, or specialty industrial markets. Lean or continuous‑improvement experience. DuPont 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr