Sr Manager, Technology

Avient Corporation is on the hunt for a visionary Head of Technology to take the reins of our Global Inks business unit's Technology team.

This is not just a job; it's a call to action for those who thrive on innovation and have a passion for product development in the textile inks industry.

As the architect of our future, you will drive the creation of groundbreaking ink formulations, working in lockstep with sales and marketing to seize growth opportunities in the realm of specialty formulations.

Your mandate is clear : to craft solutions that not only meet but exceed a vast array of customer needs. You will be the cornerstone of team leadership, a maestro of resource orchestration, and a champion of cross-departmental synergy.

We seek an autonomous leader with the spirit to guide and inspire within our matrixed organization, propelling both Avient and our esteemed clientele to new heights.

Reporting directly to the General Manager of the Global Specialty Inks division, this role is your opportunity to imprint your legacy on the industry and steer us towards a vibrant future.

Are you ready to lead the charge?

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Innovate ink technology to position Avient as a leader in specialty solutions.
• Build partnerships to advance technology and access new markets.
• Manage innovation portfolios to meet business goals.
• Foster a creative and cooperative work environment.
• Achieve key vitality metrics in the Technology department.
• Lead a team of chemists and technicians towards company objectives.
• Modify formulations while preserving key qualities.
• Create inks tailored to market needs, including sustainable options.
• Work with international teams managing labs in the United Kingdom and China to adapt products and share expertise.
• Process Development : Work with departments to upscale production processes.
• Material Selection & Management : Select and assess materials for optimal product characteristics.
• Ensure continuity of supply by substituting materials where necessary.
• Develop and execute strategies for cost efficiency in collaboration with key teams.
• Ensure compliance and safety through rigorous testing and regulatory adherence.
• Innovation and Networking : Cultivate a network to drive innovation and leverage new opportunities.
• Provide essential product information to enhance marketing and sales initiatives.
• Safety and Performance Advocacy : Promote a culture of safety and high performance within the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

• This position requires a B.S. in chemistry, polymer science.
• Hands-on experience in formulating, designing, and testing new products.
• Track record of innovation taking new products from idea to commercialization.
• Leadership in technical collaboration with both in-house and remote team members.
• Expertise in textile screen printing and / or similar industries preferred.

Additional Qualifications :

• Knowledge of statistical methods for design optimization and quality assurance.
• Deep understanding of color mixing systems and color theory.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing and mixing techniques (solid / liquid, liquid / liquid) an advantage.

Scope

This role manages a team of approximately 30 global technical professionals and has a budget of over $3.5 million.

Physical Demands

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical and environmental demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Requires standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time, talking, and listening.
• Typical work is in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate.
• Will visit manufacturing sites and be required to walk the manufacturing floor.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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