Production Lead-2nd Shift

Avient; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Lead where you will play a crucial role in directing production activities. This hands-on position involves coordinating workflow, troubleshooting, and ensuring quality standards are met while leading by example. You will work closely with team members and supervisors to maintain productivity and safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment. With a commitment to innovation and employee development, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of the team and the organization. If you are passionate about manufacturing and leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, with experience in the plastics or chemical industry.
• Leadership experience and knowledge of manufacturing processes are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities and ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Lead and train team members in proper operating procedures and safety practices.

Skills

Fork Lift Operators License

Manual Dexterity

Quantitative Skills

Conflict Resolution Skills

Ability to Multitask

Reading/Comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Cross Functional - Plastics Industry

Cross Functional - Chemical Industry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job 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 workflow, troubleshooting with operators, and leading by example. Position coordinates area activities in the absence of the Supervisor.

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 of 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.
• Maintains housekeeping standards.
• 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.

Competencies

• Manufacturing/Maintenance - Fork Lift Operators License
• Personal Skills - Manual Dexterity
• Personal Skills - Research
• Personal Skills - Quantitative Skills
• Personal Skills - Reading/Comprehension
• 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
• Cross Functional - Leadership Experience
• 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.

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

• Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.
• Security includes physical security and cyber security.

Who We Are

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.

Why Avient

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed.

At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world.

Avient Corporation is a drug-free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer.