Production Supervisor - Weekend Shift

Avient Corporation
United States, Colorado, Englewood
8375 Highfield Parkway (Show on map)
Nov 16, 2024
DESCRIPTION: Starting salary at $72,000 Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include: * Dyneema, the world's strongest fiber, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports * Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy * Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint * Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work. For more information, visit www.avient.com. 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, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent. At Avient, we believe diversity of 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 Corporation is a drug free workplace. 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. Job Summary The Production Supervisor is responsible for staffing, supervision, direction, training, and evaluation of an assigned production team. The Production Superivsor directs and controls multiple production operations. This position is for our facility in Englewood, Colorado and will be responsible for supervising the weekend production team. Essential Functions Safely ensures all phases of manufacturing are being performed efficiently and effectively. Identifies and solves any issues or problems with equipment or personnel. Recommends and drives formula improvements, equipment, and engineering revisions. Maintains open lines of communication with Supply Chain, Quality/Lab, Maintenance and Warehouse support groups to ensure production schedules are met. Coordinates publishing of process condition set-up sheets; updating these conditions and maintaining the process conditions database. Produces all shop floor paperwork as required for process order production. Coordinates and administers all aspects of training for new hires as well as long-term associates. Complies with and enforces all company policies and procedures. Ensures efficient use of staffing by effective planning of vacation schedules and arranging the required coverage when necessary. Ensures that product loss and scrap production are kept to a minimum. Administers performance appraisals for production associates. Establishes, communicates, and provides timely feedback to assigned workforce on objectives, goals, and expectations. Ensures complete and accurate information is entered into 4D in a timely manner. Ensures production supply inventories are maintained and notifies appropriate purchasing associates when items need to be restocked. Reviews and corrects information in e-Time for time-keeping of production associates' hours. Ensures that attendance issues are reported and handled in accordance with the attendance policy. Coordinates with other Production Supervisors to provide seamless shift turnover and appropriate staffing. Ensures plant production area housekeeping is maintained at all times in accordance with housekeeping guidelines. Ensures that EH&S safety protocols and procedures are maintained. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience High School diploma/GED equivalency At least five (5) years of experience within the manufacturing industry, including two(2) years lead experience is required. Additional Qualifications PC Skills: Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and other applicable applications. Ability to prioritize time and responsibilities. Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/material identifications. Must be able to effectively communicate one-on-one and within a team environment, Self-motivated, team player with stress management and organizational skills. Competencies * Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is ocasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office noise levels to loud. 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. Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. 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.