Technology Director

5 days ago

Avon Lake, Ohio, United States PolyOne Full time
Job Summary

Avient's Research & Development and Technology Teams strive to develop innovative solutions that position Avient as the leading specialty solutions provider for customers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner internally and externally to innovate new technologies and penetrate strategic markets to solve customer / market needs.
  • Manage innovation portfolios, technology plans and resources consistently with business unit priorities.
  • Effectively deploy idea generation and management, phase gate process, project management, design of experiments, Electronic Notebook (ELN), and other technology tools.
  • Drive a culture of innovation through creativity, cooperation, collaboration, and engagement.
  • Manage a team of scientists, engineers, and technicians within the scope given below:
  • Plan, direct, and co-ordinate product development functions independently.
  • Modify existing formulation without compromising existing properties.
  • Formulate materials to meet customers' and market requirements with respect to mechanical properties, electrical properties, flame resistance, UV stability, flow, surface appearance, shrinkage, etc.
  • Coordinate with other Avient sites for technology transfers where necessary.
  • Coordinate with Process/Product Translation/Production Department for production scale-up.
  • Assist the Process/Product Translation/Production Department for process troubleshooting and process improvements where necessary.
  • Understand and select appropriate raw materials including base resin, fillers, flame retardants, stabilizers, lubricants, etc. to achieve the required compound properties and applications.
  • Source new raw materials for product development purposes.
  • Plan raw material cost saving programs through collaboration with Purchasing, Product Management, Production where appropriate.
  • Partner effectively with product stewardship and testing requirements.
  • Define, approve, and guide R&D projects to drive formulation development of specialty polymer compounds.
  • Provide technical leadership through mentoring, training, and coaching.
  • Interact globally to facilitate product translation with technical teams in Europe and Asia.
  • Effectively network with other technical and marketing teams within Avient to generate and exploit new ideas and opportunities.
  • Advocate a strong safety and performance culture and attitude within the team.
Requirements
  • Degree preferred in PhD-Chemical Engineering or related. Bachelor's degree required.
  • 8+ years' experience in management, strategic planning, leadership, technology/R&D, Design and Experiment, Patent Development.
  • Supervise a team of technical professionals.
  • 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 with Team.
  • Self-motivated, team player with stress management and organizational skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Products and SAP.
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 help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.
Physical Demands
  • Required to stand.
  • Use hands to handle or feel.
  • Ability to reach with hands and arms.
  • Frequently required to walk.
  • Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl.
  • Must be able to talk and hear.
  • Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
  • Specific vision abilities may be required by this position which includes close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasionally 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.

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