Avient Corporation · 4 months ago
Operational Excellence Specialist - 2026 Leadership Development Program
Avon Lake, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expAvient Corporation is an innovator of materials solutions, seeking candidates for their Operational Excellence Leadership Development Program aimed at recent MBA graduates. This two-year, project-based program offers hands-on experience across various teams, focusing on operational excellence, leadership, and change management competencies.
ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead and participate in cross-functional project teams within operations and supply chain
Assist in the creation of world-class internal processes in rotational areas such as strategic supplier management, contract management, operations, and operations planning
Participate in Avient Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Kaizen Leader training and complete at least two DMAIC projects over the rotational period to earn Black Belt certification
Interface with Operational Excellence department and all areas of the business units to ensure improvements are implemented and sustained
Identify and develop key operational excellence metrics and measures to facilitate performance improvements
Interact with senior management, gain exposure to Avient's most critical initiatives, build relationships with other high-potential employees across the globe, and make a difference in Avient's future success
Gain an understanding of the various Avient businesses from a financial, operational, and strategic standpoint
Application of change management and leadership capabilities with Avient customers through the “Customer First” program
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
MBA, Operations or Supply Chain Management focus and three years of work experience preferred
Project management experience, team facilitation, data analysis, change management, best practice translation, and process improvement experience is ideal
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to acquire, assimilate, and analyze data from multiple systems and data sources using a variety of business intelligence and reporting tools
Strong communication and presentation skills adaptable for engaging with multiple levels across the organization
Ability to operate and take initiative in an environment of ambiguity; holds themselves and team members accountable for a high level of performance
Required to travel by car or plane up to 25% of the time
Company
Avient Corporation
The world is changing in remarkable ways, creating both challenges and opportunities.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.38B2024-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2022-07-27Post Ipo Debt· $725M
2000-09-08IPO
Leadership Team
Khandpur Ashish
Chairman, CEO, and President
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