Avient

Plant Manager

Avient • $100K — $130K *
Minneapolis, MN 55407In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
  • Technical expertise in plastics formulation highly desirable.
  • Proven experience in managerial roles overseeing direct reports.
  • Strong understanding of safety and environmental regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability in planning and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

  • Directs and manages plant operations ensuring safety and environmental compliance.
  • Develops strategies to minimize waste and handle emergencies effectively.
  • Creates an operating plan aligned with broader business goals.
  • Identifies and secures necessary resources for operational success.
  • Maintains high standards of product quality and operational efficiency.
  • Implements a capital plan to enhance plant performance.
  • Trains and develops staff to strengthen team dynamics.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development programs.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.
  • Employee involvement programs to enhance job satisfaction.
  • Positive and professional representation of the company in the community.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Plant Manager is responsible for effectively planning, directing and coordinating all activities for the operations at assigned plant. These activities include safety, environmental, quality, production and cost.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provides direction, ensures resources and manages programs to ensure the plant's safety and environmental performance meets established goals.
  • Develops and implements plans to reduce waste, meet applicable regulatory standards and handles emergency situations that may arise at the Site.
  • Develop a plant operating plan that is consistent with and supports the overall business plan.
  • Determines what resources are required to successfully implement the operating plan and then secure them.
  • Ensures standards for product quality, equipment and operator performance are maintained and that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production.
  • Develops capital plan to improve plant operations.
  • Ensures plant performs at or below annual budgeted cost levels.
  • Develops employees through training, involvement programs and other programs to create a strong team environment.
  • Identifies develop opportunities and provides subordinates opportunities to meet career development plans.
  • Represents Avient to the external community in a professional and positive manner.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Education and Experience
  • Bachelors - Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Technical background with specific experience in formulation in plastics industry preferred
  • Experience with managing direct reports


About Avient

Avient Corporation is a leading provider of specialized polymer materials, services, and solutions. The company operates in more than 50 countries and serves a wide range of industries, including packaging, healthcare, transportation, electronics, and construction. Avient's product portfolio includes thermoplastic elastomers, color and additive concentrates, specialty compounds, and more. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio.
Learn more about Avient
Size
8,700 employees
Market Cap
$3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$131.6 million
5 Year Trend
+10.4%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
NASDAQ
AVNT
* Ladders Estimates

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