Technology Manager - Bethlehem
AVIENT
DESCRIPTION: 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. Job Summary: Technology Manager The Technology Manager is responsible for leading a team of technicians and engineers to design, develop, and improve custom polymer formulations. This is accomplished by working closely with the sales and marketing teams to identify and prioritize development opportunities that will further drive the growth of specialty formulations. Leads a team to formulate products to meet customer requirements with respect to mechanical properties, electrical properties, flame resistance, flow, surface appearance, shrinkage etc., and requires effective resource utilization and team management. Performs independently and effectively coaches others to achieve results in a matrix environment. Essential Functions Leading people and a team: Conduct regular team and one-on-one meetings; provide frequent feedback and support, including periodic performance reviews; serve as an enabler and motivator; develop individuals professionally and the team as a whole. Creating a team-oriented innovation culture. Leading and delivering technical developments through the team: Accountable for successful technical developments and product and process commercialization by demonstrating and driving project planning and management across the team, including use of stage gate processes and thoughtful resource allocations. Contributing to strategy development via technology road mapping: Be a thought partner and contributor to long term strategy with a focus on developing and adding future technologies to enable business growth. Collaborating across functions, regions, and businesses: Represent the R&D team and coordinate with other functional leaders and teams, other businesses, and the broader Avient Technology community to enable and advance projects from ideation through commercialization. Modifying existing formulations without compromising existing properties Formulating compounds to meet customers' requirements Assisting with production scale-up and process troubleshooting and process improvements where necessary Understanding and selecting appropriate raw materials, including base resins, additives, fillers, flame retardants, stabilizers, lubricants, etc. to achieve the required compound properties and applications Assisting in the sourcing of new raw materials for product development Assisting with raw material cost saving programs Growing the team: Lead hiring and onboarding processes to grow the team. Increasing R&D capabilities: Responsible for planning, leveraging, and adding R&D capabilities, including identifying third party resources and making capital requests. Effectively communicating to all levels of the global organization. Other duties as assigned Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Polymer or Material Science, Chemistry, or related technical field preferred 5 years' experience in R&D (product, process, and/or application development) 4 years of demonstrated people influence management and project team leadership (minimum) 2 years of people-management experience preferred Additional Qualifications Ability to prioritize and allocate a portfolio of projects across a diverse team Ability to manage personnel and a team day-to-day to deliver results Ability to contribute to technical innovation and problem solving Demonstrated success leading innovations from ideation through commercialization Ability to contribute to technology strategy development Knowledge of fibers or fiber processing preferred Knowledge of coating technologies, resin formulation, or extrusion a bonus Knowledge of textiles or composites a bonus Effective oral and written communication skills Demonstrated leadership skills with focus on enabling a team's success Capable of hands on involvement in lab, pilot, and manufacturing environments Experience ensuring safe practices in an R&D environment Self-motivated and curious learner Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements 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.
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