Manufacturing Manager

Color & Additives – US &Canada | Bethlehem, PA

At Avient, our people power our performance. As a Manufacturing Manager, you will directly manage the safe, efficient operation of all assigned production lines. This position also prioritizes work assignments for the maintenance associates and manufacturing process engineers assigned to their lines to effectively support manufacturing operations. The shift supervisor reports to this position. This position fosters a team-focused work environment to achieve plant and company goals.

A Successful Manufacturing Manager participates in activities that support the growth and development of all manufacturing operations personnel. This includes safety, environmental, productivity, quality, maintenance, Lean Six Sigma events, and financial performance.

What You'll Do

• Communicate expectations; conduct audits; investigate and document all incidents; lead safety meetings; authorize work and sign permits; participate in the plant safety committee
• Determine requirements and assign personnel to each line to ensure efficient operation; monitor operations, including run rates, changeovers, and line cleans
• Coordinate with maintenance, lab, and warehouse personnel to meet line production expectations; troubleshoot process issues and determine the appropriate course of action to resolve
• Participate in the development/revision of operating procedures
• Identify and participate in documentation of Management of Changes
• Participate in plant staffing activities including interviewing and selection
• Conduct performance reviews for direct reports and ensure all operations personnel complete theirs; recommend wage increases and promotions
• Identify and prioritize personnel development needs, including disciplinary action
• Review staff assignments, develop and communicate work schedules for production lines, assigning staff as needed
• Supports the Avient Reliability Program by coordinating shift maintenance activities and audits equipment checklists to verify proper monitoring by operations
• Writes and enters work orders into e-mail for scheduling; schedules line downtime as required for proactive maintenance
• Commit to learning and using all appropriate systems, including SAP, IQS, LRM, CCS, CAID Charts, E-time, Ariba on Demand, and Microsoft Office applications
• Manage financial performance from a cost-to-manufacture standpoint for lines assigned to them
• Drive Lean Six Sigma events to improve overall performance for assigned lines
• Other projects/duties as assigned or needed

Physical Demands

Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening. Must be able to walk and use hands. Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs. May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds. Typically work is in a manufacturing environment where noise level is loud. Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection. Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine. May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity. May also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes.

Why Avient
    • Visible impact across multiple sites and businesses
    • Strong partnership with business and enterprise leadership
    • Opportunity to lead change
    • Growth-focused culture that values innovation, collaboration, and accountability

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What You Bring

• Bachlors degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Problem-solving techniques, Lean Six Sigma, Cost Management, Budget Management, Manufacturing Industry, Managing Direct Reports, Leadership Experience
• Manufacturing: Safety Procedures and Manufacturing Operations
• Conflict Resolution, Time/Priority Management, Work on a Team, Reading/ Comprehension, Stress Management, Training/Mentoring Others, Self-Motivated, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills
• Software Skills: Microsoft Excel and Word, SAP
• 5-10 years of experience in a Manufacturing setting preferred
• Prior experience managing Indirect employees preferred