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Job Summary Avient's ColorMatrix business based out of Berea, OH has a great opportunity available for the position of Manufacturing Manager. This position is directly responsible for the safe and efficient operation of production lines at the Berea, OH manufacturing facility while reporting to the Plant Manager. The incumbent in this role will manage production shifts through the Production Supervisor and Leads, and is responsible for fostering a team focused work environment to achieve plant and company goals and objectives. Essential Functions Safety and Environmental performance: Communicates expectations; conducts audits, investigates and documents all incidents; conducts safety meetings; authorizes work and signs permits; participates on the plant safety committee. Production: Determines requirements and assigns personnel to each line to assure efficient operation; coordinates with maintenance, lab and warehouse personnel to meet line production expectations; troubleshoot process issues and determine the appropriate course of action to resolve; participate in the development/revision of operating procedures; identify and participate in documentation of Management of Changes. Quality: Works with Quality Lab when necessary to review finished goods laboratory test results; reviews in process test results; determines process running condition changes to be made; solicits input from tech support as needed; participates in on-site customer audits; participates in ISO audits; participates in customer trials/trial reviews; participates in complaint investigations. Staffing: Participates in plant staffing activities including interviewing and selection. Conducts performance reviews for direct reports and ensures performance reviews are conducted for all operations personnel; recommends wage increases and promotions; identifies and prioritizes personnel developmental needs; conducts disciplinary discussions; reviews staff assignments; develops and communicates work schedules for production lines and assigns staff as needed. Learns and uses all appropriate systems which may include SAP, IQS, LRM, CCS, CAID Charts, E-time, Ariba on Demand, Microsoft Office applications. Financial: Must understand and manage financial performance from a cost to manufacture standpoint for lines assigned to them. LSS: Must drive Lean Six Sigma events to improve overall performance for assigned lines. Other duties as assigned Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Business or Operations Management preferred but not required. 7 Years' experience utilizing problem solving techniques in a Manufacturing environment. 5 Years' experience with managing costs and a budget. 5 Years' experience leading teams with specific experience managing multiple direct reports. 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. Critical competencies for this role include: Action Oriented Collaborates Ensures Accountability Develops Talent Courage 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. Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine. May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity. May also be exposed on o