90 Film Professionals jobs in the United States

Our client, a burgeoning film production house, is looking for a creative and technically proficient Lead Film Editor to shape the narrative and visual storytelling of their projects in Salt Lake City, Utah, US . This position requires a keen eye for detail, a strong sense of rhythm and pacing, and the ability to collaborate effectively with directors and producers. You will oversee the post-production editing process, from rough cuts to final deliverables, ensuring the highest quality standards are met. The role involves a hybrid work model, allowing for collaborative editing sessions in the studio while also providing flexibility for remote work on certain aspects of the post-production pipeline. Your expertise will be crucial in transforming raw footage into compelling cinematic experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit film and video content, ensuring seamless narrative flow, pacing, and emotional impact.
• Collaborate closely with directors, producers, and other creative team members to realize the project's vision.
• Manage and organize project assets, including footage, audio, and graphics.
• Perform offline and online editing, color grading, and sound mixing coordination.
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and implement revisions efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of technical quality for all deliverables.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest editing software, techniques, and industry trends.
• Mentor junior editors and contribute to a positive and productive post-production environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Film Editor with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard non-linear editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer).
• Solid understanding of filmmaking principles, storytelling, and narrative structure.
• Experience with color correction and sound design principles.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for visual storytelling.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful visual media.

Job Description

Job Description

We are growing our Operations team at PPC Flexible Packaging!

In this role you will.

As a Film Slitter Operator , you will be responsible to understand and operate all slitter equipment functions required to produce quality product in a safe manner by following company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure product does not become contaminated in any way
• Ensure the equipment is maintained to ensure that it operates as designed and is safe at all times.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
  
• Be familiar with the operation of all safety devices on the slitters.
  
• Read and interpret the Job Jacket.
• Operate and understand all aspects of all the slitters.
• Set up and operate RADIUS system.
• Complete job checkout before starting production.
• Complete Line Clearance Form. Fill out Master Roll Tally Sheet for each job.
• Loading WIP master rolls into unwinds in correct direction.
• Load and position empty cores, cut to the proper size, on rewind shafts.
• Operate the edge guide, the impression, and footage counters.
• Operate the tension controls.
• Learn proper splicing techniques.
• Weigh finish rolls accurately.
• Proper roll put up on finished pallets.
• Properly use colored poly bags.
• Properly operate the core cutter.
• Pull samples for QA Lab per the job jacket.
• Operate the label computer.
• Proper completion of roll core tags.
• Weigh waste and complete waste tickets.
• Monitor quality of material being produced and understand QA Hold tag system.
• Follow all GMP's to avoid product contamination.
• Keep work area and equipment clean per SQF Food Safety requirements.
• Perform Operator assigned preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Complete all required paperwork.
• Understand scheduling board and scheduling cards.
• Troubleshoot as necessary.

Minimal Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required

PPE Required: Hairnet, Cut Resistant Gloves, Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes (Steel Toed)

Physical Requirements: Must be able lift a maximum of 50 lbs.

Training: Each new employee or current employee who transfers to a new position receives a minimum of two weeks of OJT working with individual(s)who are assigned to that position. This allows the trainee to work around the equipment and learn all the duties required with the necessary assistance or guidance available.

PPC Flexible Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking aCast Film Process Engineer to join ourNafion™ Technical team. This position will report directly to theTechnical Manager at ourNewark, DE location.

The Cast Film Process Engineer will be supporting the successful translation of novel membrane designs from the lab to prototype scale and eventual commercial manufacturing scale. The individual will help facilitate successful scale up of R&D materials, correlate of key coating parameters to product manufacturability and performance, and ensure consistent quality. The individual will also be expected to support capital projects that deliver improved capabilities for prototyping and manufacturing.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coating polymer films with thicknesses around 200 micrometers and below.
• Working hands-on with coating technologies such as slot die, gravure, or other coating methods.
• Managing roll-to-roll (R2R) web handling activities.
• Supporting ancillary process infrastructure (emissions control systems, clean rooms, QC equipment, etc.).
• Provide operation scheduling support to efficiently execute both research and production coating activities.
• Interacting with membrane development team to convey impact of coating parameters, design materials that deliver desired performance targets and develop and execute quality control measurements of materials for release to customers.
• Providing guidance to the application development engineers and business leads to solve complex customer problems.
• Supporting team to launch new products and implement quality improvements.
• Assisting in design, selection, and/or implementation of coating technologies and quality control systems at prototype and manufacturing scale.
• Processing and analyzing lab and manufacturing data in support of product development efforts.

Required Qualifications and Characteristics:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience using coating technology to make polymer films and commercialize products made from casting technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects.
• Demonstrated ability to use statistical analysis of manufacturing and quality data in order to support decision making regarding product qualification, quality and release.
• Excellent communication skills, fostering good working relationships.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications and Characteristics:

• 10 years’ experience in coatings technology to make membranes and membrane composites. Experience with fluoropolymer membranes preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing lab scale demonstrations to commercial products.
• Experience with complex, multi-stage coating and drying processes.
• Six sigma certification or training in statistical analysis.

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Days

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we’re proud to be

Certified™ by Great Place to Work® .

Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E-Verify employer

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):
$105,280.00 - $164,500.00

Chemours Level:
26

Annual Bonus Target:
11%

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking aCast Film Process Engineer to join ourNafion™ Technical team. This position will report directly to theTechnical Manager at ourNewark, DE location.

The Cast Film Process Engineer will be supporting the successful translation of novel membrane designs from the lab to prototype scale and eventual commercial manufacturing scale. The individual will help facilitate successful scale up of R&D materials, correlate of key coating parameters to product manufacturability and performance, and ensure consistent quality. The individual will also be expected to support capital projects that deliver improved capabilities for prototyping and manufacturing.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coating polymer films with thicknesses around 200 micrometers and below.
• Working hands-on with coating technologies such as slot die, gravure, or other coating methods.
• Managing roll-to-roll (R2R) web handling activities.
• Supporting ancillary process infrastructure (emissions control systems, clean rooms, QC equipment, etc.).
• Provide operation scheduling support to efficiently execute both research and production coating activities.
• Interacting with membrane development team to convey impact of coating parameters, design materials that deliver desired performance targets and develop and execute quality control measurements of materials for release to customers.
• Providing guidance to the application development engineers and business leads to solve complex customer problems.
• Supporting team to launch new products and implement quality improvements.
• Assisting in design, selection, and/or implementation of coating technologies and quality control systems at prototype and manufacturing scale.
• Processing and analyzing lab and manufacturing data in support of product development efforts.

Required Qualifications and Characteristics:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience using coating technology to make polymer films and commercialize products made from casting technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects.
• Demonstrated ability to use statistical analysis of manufacturing and quality data in order to support decision making regarding product qualification, quality and release.
• Excellent communication skills, fostering good working relationships.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications and Characteristics:

• 10 years’ experience in coatings technology to make membranes and membrane composites. Experience with fluoropolymer membranes preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing lab scale demonstrations to commercial products.
• Experience with complex, multi-stage coating and drying processes.
• Six sigma certification or training in statistical analysis.

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Days

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we’re proud to be

Certified™ by Great Place to Work® .

Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E-Verify employer

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):
$105,280.00 - $164,500.00

Chemours Level:
26

Annual Bonus Target:
11%

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."

Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.

Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it's powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient.

Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!

Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for operations that are part of a global organization with manufacturing facilities in Heerlen, Greenville, and China. This person has leadership responsibility for Fiber or Personal Protection operations and personnel. They are expected to support continual process optimization and maximize efficiencies, operate within applicable government regulations and SHE requirements, and assist in identifying and developing customer solutions and service. This responsibility includes daily oversight of production lines and associated support facilities. The Production Manager will operate with Fiber or PP production to support direct the daily activities within their production area as well as interface with our support staff to ensure production and quality goals are achieved. This person is accountable for maintaining LTO and SHE requirements.

Essential Functions

• Show behavior in line with the SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including being compliant to Avient and Avient Protective Materials' requirements, rules, and procedures.
• Address any person behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible way.
• Report any SHE and Security incidents (including observed risks).
• Avient Protective Materials Values - Is expected to be a leading example of Values Behavior. Must be able to develop and lead a high performing team in a high support and challenging manner; demonstrating trust, support and respect. Sets the scene for Avient Protective Materials Values and actively encourages and appreciates Values Behaviors and thinking. Discourages behaviors that do not align with Avient Protective Materials Values. Gives feedback, inside and outside of the team, both positively and for areas of improvement. Creates an environment to enable the team to take the freedom to do what it takes and ensure recognition that with freedom, responsibility comes along.
• Manufacturing Excellence - Avient Protective Materials wants to be 'best in class' in every respect, including manufacturing. To excel in manufacturing, we need to optimize how we do things. Everyone within the organization has at least one role within Manufacturing Excellence. Roles and responsibilities are defined and assigned to those involved in the different Manufacturing Excellence Work Processes.
• 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.
• Ensure 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. Ensure that SHE requirements are translated into policies/procedures and adequately communicated within the department.
• Manage the administrative aspects of the group by ensuring the preparation of performance plans, job descriptions, and conducting employee performance reviews. This includes hiring, rewarding and disciplining staff as required, providing an environment that fosters teamwork and assigning responsibility and accountability at proper levels. Monitor the performance of direct resources and ensure performance of stated objectives as well providing feedback and guidance through the Performance & Development Review process.
• Supports needs and the development of strategies and goals for department in support of divisional, unit, and corporate objectives. Support project or other teams for Avient Protective Materials and support the coordination of activities to support Site and Global goals.
• Lead, plan, manage, and coordinate activities necessary to provide products that meet quality specifications and are produced at optimum production cost. Evaluate production efficiencies, variances, and procedures on a continuous basis for process improvement.
• Monitor on a continual basis the expenditures for each budget. Recommend capital and expense items for landlord capital and expense budgets.
• Participate on local or global project teams as member, leader, or liaison to facilitate the team's activities and achievement of goals.
• Support procedural and process improvements to maintain and improve production quality, safety, cost and efficiency. Reviews technical reports, trial protocols, and other required documentation to ensure consistency and MOC is followed/practiced.
• Ensure that projects are developed to support the company objectives and that they are implemented in compliance with all local, state, and federal codes. Provide resources to support to resolve production and maintenance problems.
• Determine and/support areas for potential improvement and cost effectiveness in business operations related to pollution prevention and waste management and direct the implementation of programs that improve efficiency and cost effectiveness of environmental/production operations.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to develop detailed production plans aligned with the global production strategy, ensuring efficient operations and on-time delivery of customer orders. Monitor plan execution and proactively support initiatives to address gaps and optimize performance
• Review documentation including operating procedures, JSA's, and change requests as required.
• Manage all work commitments with production personnel. Provide guidance to staff in technical and management issues. Ensures proper response and methods are used on all situations that may occur in order to minimize downtime.
• Interact with direct and indirect resources on a regular basis to ensure effective communication of production and compliance related changes in procedures. Conduct formalized training for operative personnel as necessary.
• Assist in developing operating goals in support of divisional, unit, and corporate objectives. Support develop and implementation of plans to reduce COGS to continuously improving efficiencies, processing times, reduce labor and material costs, reduce maintenance costs and expense budgets.
• Lead and/or support continuous improvement programs (Bright Ideas, Lean Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizan, etc) as required to ensure continuous improvement of the manufacturing process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Authorities

• Establish departmental operating goals in support of divisional, unit, and corporate objectives.
• Monitor and control the department's finances and manufacturing related costs.
• Authorized to approve work permits per details included in SOP. If so authorized, employee must maintain necessary refresher training to participate in these activities.

Projects or Special Assignments

• Operational Excellence Roles
• SAP Roles (as required)
• Operations leader for start-up of new plants or transfer of new products to Avient Protective Materials.
• Manufacturing E&S: Production Owner

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 frequently 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.

Complexity

Avient Protective Materials is a highly dynamic environment where strategic directions need a speedy deployment without sacrificing quality of work and compliance issues (business risks). A flexible mindset is needed to accommodate business opportunities that can influence priorities. In order to be successful, this position requires strong interaction with all levels of the Manufacturing organization as well as Business Groups. Managing all this in a global setting is very demanding in the areas of communication, creating buy in, challenging others.

Education and Experience

• MS in related technical field with five years industry related experience; OR BS/BA in related technical field with 7 years industry related experience; OR Associate's degree in related technical field with 8 years industry related experience.
• Ability to lead a large organization of over hourly and salaried staff, including technicians, supervision, and technical resources.
• Ability to effectively manage team performance and to identify developmental opportunities for team members.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and the ability to develop and deploy capital and expense budgets.
• Strong self-motivation, leadership skills and ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to manage, direct, and motivate others in order to drive improvements within the process and organization.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations related to Avient Protective Materials production activities.
• Excellent problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to prepare/present oral and written presentations.

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.

At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing,

Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.

Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it's powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient.

Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!

Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for operations that are part of a global organization with manufacturing facilities in Heerlen, Greenville, and China. This person has leadership responsibility for Fiber or Personal Protection operations and personnel. They are expected to support continual process optimization and maximize efficiencies, operate within applicable government regulations and SHE requirements, and assist in identifying and developing customer solutions and service. This responsibility includes daily oversight of production lines and associated support facilities. The Production Manager will operate with Fiber or PP production to support direct the daily activities within their production area as well as interface with our support staff to ensure production and quality goals are achieved. This person is accountable for maintaining LTO and SHE requirements.

Essential Functions

* Show behavior in line with the SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including being compliant to Avient and Avient Protective Materials' requirements, rules, and procedures.
* Address any person behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible way.
* Report any SHE and Security incidents (including observed risks).
* Avient Protective Materials Values - Is expected to be a leading example of Values Behavior. Must be able to develop and lead a high performing team in a high support and challenging manner; demonstrating trust, support and respect. Sets the scene for Avient Protective Materials Values and actively encourages and appreciates Values Behaviors and thinking. Discourages behaviors that do not align with Avient Protective Materials Values. Gives feedback, inside and outside of the team, both positively and for areas of improvement. Creates an environment to enable the team to take the freedom to do what it takes and ensure recognition that with freedom, responsibility comes along.
* Manufacturing Excellence - Avient Protective Materials wants to be 'best in class' in every respect, including manufacturing. To excel in manufacturing, we need to optimize how we do things. Everyone within the organization has at least one role within Manufacturing Excellence. Roles and responsibilities are defined and assigned to those involved in the different Manufacturing Excellence Work Processes.
* 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.
* Ensure 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. Ensure that SHE requirements are translated into policies/procedures and adequately communicated within the department.
* Manage the administrative aspects of the group by ensuring the preparation of performance plans, job descriptions, and conducting employee performance reviews. This includes hiring, rewarding and disciplining staff as required, providing an environment that fosters teamwork and assigning responsibility and accountability at proper levels. Monitor the performance of direct resources and ensure performance of stated objectives as well providing feedback and guidance through the Performance & Development Review process.
* Supports needs and the development of strategies and goals for department in support of divisional, unit, and corporate objectives. Support project or other teams for Avient Protective Materials and support the coordination of activities to support Site and Global goals.
* Lead, plan, manage, and coordinate activities necessary to provide products that meet quality specifications and are produced at optimum production cost. Evaluate production efficiencies, variances, and procedures on a continuous basis for process improvement.
* Monitor on a continual basis the expenditures for each budget. Recommend capital and expense items for landlord capital and expense budgets.
* Participate on local or global project teams as member, leader, or liaison to facilitate the team's activities and achievement of goals.
* Support procedural and process improvements to maintain and improve production quality, safety, cost and efficiency. Reviews technical reports, trial protocols, and other required documentation to ensure consistency and MOC is followed/practiced.
* Ensure that projects are developed to support the company objectives and that they are implemented in compliance with all local, state, and federal codes. Provide resources to support to resolve production and maintenance problems.
* Determine and/support areas for potential improvement and cost effectiveness in business operations related to pollution prevention and waste management and direct the implementation of programs that improve efficiency and cost effectiveness of environmental/production operations.
* Collaborate with the Operations Manager to develop detailed production plans aligned with the global production strategy, ensuring efficient operations and on-time delivery of customer orders. Monitor plan execution and proactively support initiatives to address gaps and optimize performance
* Review documentation including operating procedures, JSA's, and change requests as required.
* Manage all work commitments with production personnel. Provide guidance to staff in technical and management issues. Ensures proper response and methods are used on all situations that may occur in order to minimize downtime.
* Interact with direct and indirect resources on a regular basis to ensure effective communication of production and compliance related changes in procedures. Conduct formalized training for operative personnel as necessary.
* Assist in developing operating goals in support of divisional, unit, and corporate objectives. Support develop and implementation of plans to reduce COGS to continuously improving efficiencies, processing times, reduce labor and material costs, reduce maintenance costs and expense budgets.
* Lead and/or support continuous improvement programs (Bright Ideas, Lean Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizan, etc) as required to ensure continuous improvement of the manufacturing process.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Authorities

* Establish departmental operating goals in support of divisional, unit, and corporate objectives.
* Monitor and control the department's finances and manufacturing related costs.
* Authorized to approve work permits per details included in SOP. If so authorized, employee must maintain necessary refresher training to participate in these activities.

Projects or Special Assignments

* Operational Excellence Roles
* SAP Roles (as required)
* Operations leader for start-up of new plants or transfer of new products to Avient Protective Materials.
* Manufacturing E&S: Production Owner

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 frequently 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.

Complexity

Avient Protective Materials is a highly dynamic environment where strategic directions need a speedy deployment without sacrificing quality of work and compliance issues (business risks). A flexible mindset is needed to accommodate business opportunities that can influence priorities. In order to be successful, this position requires strong interaction with all levels of the Manufacturing organization as well as Business Groups. Managing all this in a global setting is very demanding in the areas of communication, creating buy in, challenging others.

Education and Experience

* MS in related technical field with five years industry related experience; OR BS/BA in related technical field with 7 years industry related experience; OR Associate's degree in related technical field with 8 years industry related experience.
* Ability to lead a large organization of over hourly and salaried staff, including technicians, supervision, and technical resources.
* Ability to effectively manage team performance and to identify developmental opportunities for team members.
* Knowledge of general accounting principles and the ability to develop and deploy capital and expense budgets.
* Strong self-motivation, leadership skills and ability to work effectively with others.
* Ability to manage, direct, and motivate others in order to drive improvements within the process and organization.
* Knowledge of environmental regulations related to Avient Protective Materials production activities.
* Excellent problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
* Ability to prepare/present oral and written presentations.

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.

At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing,