Sr Manager, Manufacturing
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
· Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Business or related field
· 4+ years Manager experience in heavy industrial manufacturing environment; previous experience as department manager or superintendent for larger facilities would also be a fit; industry background in manufacturing related to mining, paper mills, steel plants, refractory, heavy equipment fabrication, stone processing, cement plants, etc. preferred
· Extensive knowledge and background in operations supply chain business processes, continuous manufacturing and production processes, and working contemporary concepts of continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing
· Positive & proactive attitude with ability to address issues and implement solutions
· Demonstrable success in cultural 'turn around' a plus
· Proven in leading operational excellence through applying behavior based management
· Prior experience demonstrating effective management skills
· Demonstrable team work and maturity with a strong work ethic
· Fluency in spoken and written English
Other
Typically reports to Plant Manger, Sr. Manufacturing Manager, General Manager or equivalent.
Competencies:
Leader of Others - Drives Engagement Talented
Leader of Others - Courage Talented
Leader of Others - Values Differences Talented
Leader of Others - Ensures Accountability Talented
Leader of Others - Develops Talent Talented
Leader of Others - Organizational Savvy Talented
Education:
Bachelors Degree or equiv exp Completed
Experience:
Cross Functional - Budget Management 3 Years
Cross Functional - Leadership Experience 3 Years
Cross Functional - Lean Six Sigma 3 Years
Cross Functional - Managing Direct Reports 3 Years
Cross Functional - Manufacturing Industry 3 Years
Manufacturing - Safety Procedures 3 Years
Cross Functional - Cost Management 3 Years
Manufacturing - Manufacturing Operations 3 Years
Cross Functional - Problem Solving Techniques 3 Years
Skills and Certifications:
Personal Skills - Stress Management Intermediate
Personal Skills - Statistical Skills Intermediate
Personal Skills - Reading/Comprehension Intermediate
Personal Skills - Self Motivated Intermediate
Personal Skills - Training/Mentoring Others Intermediate
Personal Skills - Analytical Skills Intermediate
Personal Skills - Time/Priority Management Intermediate
Software Skills - Microsoft Outlook Intermediate
Software Skills - Microsoft Word Intermediate
Software Skills - Microsoft Excel Intermediate
Software Skills - SAP Intermediate
Personal Skills - Work on a Team Intermediate
Personal Skills - Organizational Skllls Intermediate
Personal Skills - Conflict Resolution Skills Intermediate
We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business.
By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient’s strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.