Avient Corporation · 3 months ago
Operational Excellence Intern - Summer 2026
Avon Lake, OH
Internship
Onsite
Intern
3+ years exp
Start in 2026 SummerAvient Corporation is seeking a summer MBA intern to join their Operational Excellence team, which provides global solutions to enhance performance. The internship offers the opportunity to work on projects related to operations management, sourcing, logistics, and manufacturing, while also gaining exposure to Lean Six Sigma training.
ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead and / or participate in cross-functional project teams – typically within operations and supply chain
Make recommendations to management based on business case and analysis
Assist in the creation of world-class internal processes in areas such as strategic supplier management, contract management, operations, and operations planning
Interface with Operational Excellence department and a wide variety of functional areas within the business units to insure improvements are implemented and sustained
Identify and develop key operational excellence metrics and measures to facilitate performance improvements
Interact with senior management, build internal network and relationships with other employees both in Operational Excellence and across the globe, and make a difference in Avient’s future success
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing an MBA
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
Preferred
Operations or Supply Chain Management focus and three years of work experience preferred
Some project management and data analysis experience is important
Experience with facilitation, change management, best practice translation, and process improvement is ideal
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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