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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 sports *Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy *Light-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 footprint *Sustainable 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 .

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.

Job Summary The Plant Manager is responsible for effectively planning, directing, and coordinating all activities of assigned manufacturing Plant. Responsibilities include safety, environmental, quality, production, maintenance, cost control, and leadership of the Plant workforce.

Essential Functions

*Provides the direction and necessary resources to establish safety and environmental performance that meets established goals for the Plant. This includes development and implementation of the proper behavior and attitudes by employees to guarantee excellent performance. *Develops and implements plans to reduce environmental waste, meet applicable environmental regulations and handle emergency situations that may occur at the Plant. *Develops a Plant operating plan that is consistent with and supports the business plan. *Ensures standards for product quality, equipment reliability and operator performance are maintained and that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production. *Leads Plant's Operational Excellence initiatives.Utilizes Lean and/or Six Sigma tools/resources to drive continuous improvement. *Develops and manages a capital plan that supports the business strategy and improves Plant operations. *Ensures the Plant achieves its annual operating cost objectives. *Directs production managers/supervisors in the execution of their responsibilities to ensure meeting the Plant's objectives. *Effectively and consistently communicates Plant's manuf cturing incentive plan goals to associates. *Ensures subordinates' career development goals are identified and plans put in place to support them. *Effectively represents Avient to the external community, including active involvement in local civic groups, ongoing coordination with regulatory agencies and effective interface with emergency response services *Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering, related technical discipline or business required; Master's degree in Operations Management and/or APICS certification preferred.

Additional Qualifications

At least 10 years of progressively responsible manufacturing experience, with at least 7 years of experience supervising multiple individuals and/or teams/shifts. Thorough knowledge of manufactuing operations and safety procedures; prior experience in pultrusion and/or composites/plastics operations strongly preferred. Prior experience and utilitzation of Lean Six Sigma methodology strongly preferred. Demonstrated track record of success in managing a safe and environmentally sound work environment. Excellent leadership skills Strong verbal and written communication skills.