Plant Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, chemistry, production or industrial management. MBA in operations management strongly preferred.
• Training or background in Lean Six Sigma strongly preferred.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years of prior leadership experience.
• This position also requires a thorough knowledge of manufacturing operations and safety / environmental procedures, preferably in a chemical operation

Additional Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to interact and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of budgeting, data collection and capital equipment analysis.
• Computer skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required. Knowledge of SAP a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.  Must be able to deal effectively with all site employees, business unit and corporate management, local civic groups and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change in a manufacturing organization.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Competencies

Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self.  Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business.  These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

Critical to success in the Plant Manager role are the following Leader of Other competencies:

• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
• Organizational Savvy - Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may require close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office noise levels to loud.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace and 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. #LI-KF1