Avient Corporation · 1 day ago
Project Manager - Engineering
Greenville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAvient Corporation is an innovator of materials solutions that help customers succeed while enabling a sustainable world. The Project Manager - Engineering will provide technical and project management services to produce high-quality Dyneema® fiber products while ensuring safety and compliance with corporate guidelines. This role involves managing equipment upgrades and projects, analyzing manufacturing problems, and maintaining environmental compliance.
ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Ensures 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
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 APM property; reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of APM property and keys
Maintains adequate manufacturing and support facilities to produce the highest quality product in a cost-effective manner. Prepares and submits requests for equipment (major and minor) replacements and additions. Assesses manufacturing capacity and the need to upgrade facilities to meet regulatory requirements and process improvements
Manage all aspects of selected equipment upgrade, equipment addition, facilities, and utility projects from generation of basic engineering through final commissioning. Manage projects to stay within budget, schedule, quality / scope of work, and safety requirements. Coordinate project activities with Maintenance turnarounds
Monitors and analyzes repetitive manufacturing problems. Determines the root cause for manufacturing failures and initiate equipment or procedural changes to correct the problem
Prepares, reviews, and approves production records including maintenance procedures, operating procedures, JSA’s, and change requests as required
Interacts with Technicians as necessary to ensure effective communication of production and compliance related changes in procedures based upon aspects initiated by project efforts. Conducts formalized training for operative/technical personnel as necessary
Assists in developing operating goals in support of divisional, unit, and corporate objectives. Develops plans to reduce COGS by continuously improving efficiencies, processing times, reducing labor and material costs, reducing maintenance costs and controlling expense budgets
Maintains compliance with environmental programs. Promotes waste reduction and recovery projects, and incorporate associated operations in applicable manufacturing processes. Identifies opportunities to minimize waste and to actively recycle. Pursues project approaches that will minimize utility consumption and environmental emissions
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 and comply with all job-related safety and other training programs
Analyze improve plant proposals and develop cost effective solutions. Prepare and submit request for implementation of selected solutions
Maintain annual training requirements on hazardous waste by reviewing DYNPRO SHE DYN 653 and general awareness presentation. Specific job holders will complete more detailed training as well
Perform other duties as assigned
Authorities Supervise contractors
Recommend equipment/components
Negotiate vendor pricing
Authorized to approve work permits per details included in DYNPRO SHE DYN 026. If so authorized, employee must maintain necessary refresher training to participate in these activities
Initiate capital spending
Change facilities within project scope
Projects or Special Assignments Operational Excellence Roles
SAP Roles (as required)
Manufacturing E&S: Project Manager
Avient Protective Materials Large Capital Project Team member, when required
Qualification
Required
MS in related technical field (Engineering or other physical science) with 3 years industry-related experience; OR BS/BA in related technical field with 5 years industry-related experience; OR AA/AS in related technical field with 7 years industry-related experience or 8 years of related engineering experience
Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Diversified knowledge of multiple engineering specialties - including mechanical, chemical, electrical, and civil
Experience managing projects of $50k
Must be willing to respond to all types of emergencies and spend overtime hours in monitoring scheduled work when required
Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Windows® applications to include Microsoft Excel®; Microsoft Outlook®; Microsoft Project®, and Microsoft Access®
Preferred
Experience in textiles manufacturing is highly preferred
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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