PolyOne
Manager, Plant
PolyOne, Holden, Massachusetts, us, 01520
Job Summary
The Site Manager is responsible for effectively planning, directing and coordinating all activities for the vinyl powder compound operations at assigned plant. These activities include safety, environmental, quality, production and cost.
Essential FunctionsProvides direction, ensures resources and manages programs to ensure the plant's safety and environmental performance meets established goals.Develops and implements plans to reduce waste, meet applicable regulatory standards and handles emergency situations that may arise at the Site.Develop a plant operating plan that is consistent with and supports the overall business plan.Determines what resources are required to successfully implement the operating plan and then secure them.Ensures standards for product quality, equipment and operator performance are maintained and that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production.Develops capital plan to improve plant operations.Ensures plant performs at or below annual budgeted cost levels.Develops employees through training, involvement programs and other programs to create a strong team environment.Identifies develop opportunities and provides subordinates opportunities to meet career development plans.Represents Avient to the external community in a professional and positive manner.Other projects and duties as assigned.Education and Experience
Bachelors-Chemical Engineering or Equivalent ExperienceCross Functional - Budget ManagementCross Functional - Chemical IndustryCross Functional - Leadership ExperienceCross Functional - Cost ManagementManufacturing - Manufacturing OperationsCross Functional - Problem Solving TechniquesCross Functional - Data ManagementCross Functional - Change ManagementCross Functional - Lean Six SigmaCross Functional - Managing Direct ReportsCross Functional - Manufacturing IndustryManufacturing - Safety ProceduresPhysical Demands
Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening. Must be able to walk and use hands.Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs.May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.Typically work is in a manufacturing environment where noise level is loud.Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection.Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine. May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity.May also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes.Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements
Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.Security includes physical security and cyber security.Who We Are
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sportsUnique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economyLight-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprintSustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
Why Avient
Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.
At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.
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The Site Manager is responsible for effectively planning, directing and coordinating all activities for the vinyl powder compound operations at assigned plant. These activities include safety, environmental, quality, production and cost.
Essential FunctionsProvides direction, ensures resources and manages programs to ensure the plant's safety and environmental performance meets established goals.Develops and implements plans to reduce waste, meet applicable regulatory standards and handles emergency situations that may arise at the Site.Develop a plant operating plan that is consistent with and supports the overall business plan.Determines what resources are required to successfully implement the operating plan and then secure them.Ensures standards for product quality, equipment and operator performance are maintained and that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production.Develops capital plan to improve plant operations.Ensures plant performs at or below annual budgeted cost levels.Develops employees through training, involvement programs and other programs to create a strong team environment.Identifies develop opportunities and provides subordinates opportunities to meet career development plans.Represents Avient to the external community in a professional and positive manner.Other projects and duties as assigned.Education and Experience
Bachelors-Chemical Engineering or Equivalent ExperienceCross Functional - Budget ManagementCross Functional - Chemical IndustryCross Functional - Leadership ExperienceCross Functional - Cost ManagementManufacturing - Manufacturing OperationsCross Functional - Problem Solving TechniquesCross Functional - Data ManagementCross Functional - Change ManagementCross Functional - Lean Six SigmaCross Functional - Managing Direct ReportsCross Functional - Manufacturing IndustryManufacturing - Safety ProceduresPhysical Demands
Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening. Must be able to walk and use hands.Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs.May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.Typically work is in a manufacturing environment where noise level is loud.Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection.Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine. May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity.May also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes.Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements
Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.Security includes physical security and cyber security.Who We Are
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sportsUnique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economyLight-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprintSustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
Why Avient
Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.
At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.
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