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DESCRIPTION:
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.
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.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Projects and Utilities Manager will manage the Project Management, Engineering and Utilities function within Avient Protective Materials. They will provide improvements support and project management services and will oversee all capital and expense project support functions. They will oversee strategy for site improvements, utilities and sustainability.
JOB CONTEXT:
The Projects and Utilities Manager will operate within the organizational structure to provide Engineering Support and oversight for Avient Protective Materials. This person will interact with all staff locally and globally and will be knowledgeable of the project management engineering, plant systems and corporate requirements for Avient Protective Materials. They will lead a group of professionals and provide direction toward meeting departmental and business goals including providing support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
JOB CONTENT:
Key Areas of Accountability / Responsibility
1. All employees have the responsibility to:
a) Show behavior in line with the SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including being compliant to Avient Protective Materials requirements, rules and procedures
b) Address any person behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible way
c) Report any SHE and Security incidents (including observed risks) to management
2. Avient Protective Materials Values - Is expected to be a leading example of Values behavior. Must be able to develop and lead a high performing team in a high support and challenging manner; demonstrating trust, support and respect. Sets the scene for Avient Protective Materials Values and actively encourages and appreciates Values behaviors and thinking and discourages behaviors that do not align with Avient Protective Materials Values. Gives feedback, inside and outside of the team, both positively and for areas of improvement. Creates an environment to enable the team to take the freedom to do what it takes and ensure recognition that with freedom responsibility comes along.
3. Manufacturing Excellence - Avient Protective Materials wants to be 'best in class' in every respect, including manufacturing. To excel in manufacturing, we need to optimize how we do things. Everyone within the organization has at least one role within Manufacturing Excellence. Roles and responsibilities are defined and assigned to those involved in the different Manufacturing Excellence Work Processes.
4. Ensure all work is conducted in a safe and effective manner and all applicable procedures and policies are followed. Take action to correct unsafe acts, systems, and procedures.
5. Abides by Avient Protective Materials procedures/policies regarding security, inclusive of: employee security agreements; use of non-disclosure agreements with outside parties; control of Avient Protective Materials intellectual property limited to a "need to know" only basis; no unauthorized use of cell phones, cameras, computers or Avient Protective Materials property; reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of Avient Protective Materials property and keys.
6. Provides leadership to the Projects and Utilities function and facilitates teamwork within the department and across the division globally. Provides managerial communication and/or direction to the departments. Establishes and maintains an open line of communication with all departmental staff.
a. Develop strategies and priorities for assigned area of responsibility that align with Manufacturing Plan, Lifetime Extension Plan (LTE), License to Operate (LTO) requirements, Supply & Demand planning and Sustainability Roadmap.
b. Site Utilities and Plant Systems - Lead overall site strategy for all utility and plant system improvements. These are to include: Gas, Electric, Water & Sewer, Fire Systems, Security Systems, MES, Phone, IT and Automation.
c. Collaborate with daily cycle maintenance, utilities and plant systems to maintain and define improvement needs.
d. Lead Sustainability (EEI, GHG, Waste and Water) efforts for site.
7. Owner of Project work process for Avient Protective Materials.
8. Insure proper implementation of hardware, software, and equipment upgrade projects related to automation and electrical systems support.
9. Lead the Project team to implement approved equipment upgrade projects and equipment addition projects. Manage group to insure projects stay within budget and time commitments.
10. Ensure Engineering Documentation for each Project is properly generated and provided for archiving according to site SOP's and corporate work processes.
11. Implement and coordinate resources across business units to achieve goals and objectives of multiple assigned projects within prescribed cost and time estimates.
12. Provide overall project leadership to assigned staff, user department personnel, and external contractors / vendors to successfully complete assigned projects within estimated time and budget parameters.
13. Lead project definition activities including identifying project goals and objectives, overall project feasibility and staff commitments. Work with outside vendors to formulate packaged software proposals and support agreements.
14. Provide technical expertise, appropriate methodologies and tools aimed at improving the productivity of project implementation.
15. Ensure Project Engineering activities comply with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, SOP's and other related documents and activities.
16. Ensure Project Engineering activities meet Company guidelines and policies relating to quality, safety, housekeeping, and cost effectiveness are met.
17. Manage large capital projects as required to meet company objectives including management of project professionals, budget and timing commitments and overall project scoping and completion for multiple simultaneous projects with independent valuations in excess of $1M each.
18. Supervise and enforce the training, execution, and assessment of SHE requirements for direct reports. Comply with all job-related safety and training requirements in a timely manner.
19. Manage performance of staff. Identify and address any performance issues. Provide training and opportunities for career development of staff.
20. It is the responsibility of each employee to work in a safe and responsible manner in order to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace. Comply with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
21. Perform other duties as assigned.
Authorities
1. Hiring and managing of staff.
2. Supervision of contractors.
3. Negotiation of vendor pricing and support contracts.
Projects or Special Assignments- Operational Excellence Roles
- SAP Roles (as required)
COMPLEXITY OF THE JOB:
The Projects and Utilities Manager will interact with all staff locally within Avient Protective Materials, globally within Avient Protective Materials, and with Corporate Avient Protective Materials. Decisions and actions will impact Avient Protective Materials. The person in this role will also interact with external vendors, customers and government entities. They will represent the company management.
KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:
MS in a technical field plus 5 years of relevant experience or BS in a technical field plus 7 years of relevant experience or AAS with 8 years of relevant experience or 9 years of relevant experience.
REQUIRED LEVEL OF EXPERIENCES:
* Experience supervising employees - at least 5 year.
* Experience with Small and Large capital projects.
* Experience managing projects in excess of $1M - $5M.
* Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
* Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and use for tasks, meetings, and other organizational tools.
* Very skilled in use of PC and able to learn new software quickly.
* Able to coordinate team efforts and keep the group informed and organized.
* Ability to effectively interact with a variety of departments and resolve conflicts.
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.
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.
PolyOne is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. PolyOne will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.