Production Lead-2nd Shift

Avient Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Avient Corporation is seeking a dedicated production team member to coordinate workflow, ensure product quality, and lead by example. You'll be part of a safety-focused environment, where your efforts directly impact manufacturing efficiency. With competitive pay and benefits starting on day one, this is an opportunity to grow within a dynamic team that values your input and development.

Benefits

Medical benefits starting on day 1

Bi-annual bonus potential

401K with company match

Paid time off and sick leave

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in the plastics or chemical industry preferred.
• Ability to operate machinery and create a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities and ensure workflow efficiency.
• Monitor production schedules and maintain data integrity.
• Train and support team members in production tasks.

Skills

Dependability

Teamwork

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Manual Dexterity

Research Skills

Quantitative Skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you looking for a stable job with great benefits and pay? Considerbecoming part of the Avient team! We know your time is valuable andyou have a lot of job ads to review. Let us break down the importantdetails!

Position Summary

Position is responsible for performing all the duties of the assigned production area plus directing and coordinating activities of others within the area. Position is a “hands on” part of the team, occupying a direct labor position while assisting in the coordination of work flow, troubleshooting with operators and leading by example. Position coordinates area activities in the absence of the Supervisor.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation including a bi-annual bonus plan
• Medical benefits that begin day 1 - no waiting period
• Paid time off: Two weeks of vacation, prorated based on date ofhire, in addition to sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays,community service/volunteer days
• 401K with company match – 100% vested
• High regard for safety. Avient is 3x safer than the industryaverage!

What we can expect from you:

• Dependable and reliable
• Openness to work overtime as needed
• Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with othersand learn from other team members

Essential Functions

• Works in conjunction with the Shift/Production Supervisor to efficiently prioritize team efforts and to assure that quality and shipments are met and data integrity requirements are accomplished.
• Monitors and updates the production schedule; uses schedule to prioritize workload in working area.
• Responsible for ensuring employees are versed in proper procedures for operating machinery to mix or blend dry chemicals, or the extrusion of color.
• Responsible for ensuring employees are versed in proper procedures regarding consumption or raw materials.
• Provides leadership and expertise in the use of SAP procedures or processes.
• Establishes and documents processing parameters and/or product characteristics to obtain optimum productivity, consistent quality of product and to meet the customer's specifications.
• Documents work completed. Contributes to upkeep and updating of required paperwork such as procedures, records, logs, documents, manuals, etc.
• Completes all necessary documentation at the end of shift.
• Functions as the “Go-To” person for the production area, product line or function, acting as a liaison with and providing feedback to management and all other support groups with respect to the operations.
• Communicates with their Team procedural changes or quality issues.
• Leads the team in all matters of safe work practices, housekeeping and environmental compliance; reporting exceptions when necessary.
• Leads troubleshooting activities, facilitating contact and follow-up with support groups, such as Maintenance.
• Coordinates raw material logistics with operators and Warehouse Associates.
• Participates in training new employees and re-training associates in processes and methods as required.
• May provide input for annual employee reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Initiates necessary work orders in order to keep production lines maintained and operating.
• Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.
• Follows applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety rules and guidelines while performing any procedure.
• As needed, covers for Shift/Production Supervisor when not present.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Manufacturing/Maintenance - Fork Lift Operators License
• Personal Skills - Manual Dexterity
• Personal Skills - Research
• Personal Skills - Quantitative Skills
• Software Skills - Microsoft Office
• Software Skills - Microsoft Word
• Software Skills - Microsoft Excel
• Personal Skills - Ability to Multitask
• Personal Skills - Conflict Resolution Skills

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Cross Functional - Plastics Industry
• Manufacturing - Colorant
• Cross Functional - Chemical Industry
• Manufacturing - Mixing
• Cross Functional - Problem Solving Techniques
• Manufacturing - Extrusion
• Manufacturing - Blending
• Cross Functional - Managing Direct Reports
• Cross Functional - Manufacturing Industry

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.

About Us

Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materialssolutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling asustainable 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!

We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that thesix most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture arethe same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader ofothers, 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.

The base salary for this position is $28.80-$37.20 with incentive bonus potential. Final compensation within this range may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K plan, Life Insurance, Long term disability insurance, short term disability insurance.

At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas andbackgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidlychanging world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunityfor all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws.Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation oradvancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities,experience and performance.

Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of nondiscrimination in providing equal employment to all qualifiedemployees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, geneticinformation, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protectedclassification in accordance with applicable federal, state and locallaw. If you need an accommodation because of a disability tocomplete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Teamby emailing, [e-mail].

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