Project And Maintenance Support Manager

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.

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.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Project/Maintenance Support Manager will manage the Site Project Portfolio of Capex Projects with Avient Protective Materials (APM), Greenville.  They will oversee Capital Expenditure Plan (CEP) and support the Maintenance team analysing and tracking spend activities.  

JOB CONTEXT:

The Project/Maintenance Support Manager will operate within the organizational structure to provide engineering and Maintenance Support and oversight for APM.  This person will interact with staff locally and globally, will be knowledgeable of the Project and Maintenance systems as well as corporate requirements for APM.  They will lead a group of professionals and provide direction toward meeting departmental and business goals including providing support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

JOB CONTENT:

Key Areas of Accountability / Responsibility

1.        All employees have the responsibility to:

a)  Show behavior in line with the SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including being compliant to Avient and APM requirements, rules and procedures

b)  Address any person behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible way

c)   Report any SHE and Security incidents (including observed risks) to management

2.        Avient Protective Materials Values - Is expected to be a leading example of Values behavior. Must be able to develop and lead a high performing team in a high support and challenging manner; demonstrating trust, support and respect. Sets the scene for APM Values and actively encourages and appreciates Values behaviors and thinking and discourages behaviors that do not align with APM Values. Gives feedback, inside and outside of the team, both positively and for areas of improvement. Creates an environment to enable the team to take the freedom to do what it takes and ensure recognition that with freedom responsibility comes along.

3.        Manufacturing Excellence - Avient wants to be 'best in class' in every respect, including manufacturing. To excel in manufacturing, we need to optimize how we do things. Everyone within the organization has at least one role within Manufacturing Excellence. Roles and responsibilities are defined and assigned to those involved in the different Manufacturing Excellence Work Processes. 

4.        Ensure all work is conducted in a safe and effective manner and all applicable procedures and policies are followed.  Take action to correct unsafe acts, systems, and procedures.

5.        Abides by APM and Avient procedures/policies regarding security, inclusive of:  employee security agreements; use of non-disclosure agreements with outside parties; control of APM intellectual property limited to a "need to know" only basis; no unauthorized use of cell phones, cameras, computers or Avient property; reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of Avient property and keys.

6.        Lead role in the management of the site project portfolio including cost control and planning activities for the projects from initial scope development through to implementation, including detailed design, construction and commissioning.

7.        Manage and report on the annual Capital Expenditure Plan (CEP) in line with agreed budgets and ensure strict cost control and effective management of resources.

8.        Provide department procurement and contract management expertise, giving advice, keeping up to date on appropriate developments, legislative and Avient requirements, auditing and ensuring that these standards are maintained.

9.        Development and preparation of relevant project plans and cost control systems as befits a project within a complex site.

10.     Defining and monitoring relevant project steps to milestones to ensure activities are performed as planned and taking corrective action as required.    

11.     Ensuring detailed planning of projects with respect to time, resources and cost monitoring throughout the project life cycle. 

12.     Reporting on status and progress to leadership as appropriate.

13.     Contribute to the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures.

14.     Provide training and coaching support as required to ensure the continued development of staff.

15.     Demonstrating a proactive approach towards SHE management (risk assessments and HAZOP.) 

16.     Cost control and forecasting of Maintenance spend activities. 

17.     Manage 3 year rolling CEP Plan, aligning with LTE, LTO, Supply/Demand process and sustainability roadmap.

Authorities

1. Support negotiation of vendor pricing and support contracts.

Interacts with

1.    Project Managers - Project Cost Estimate, Capex Budget & Forecasting, Planning/Scheduling and Process Control & Forecasting, develop business case documentation

2.    Site Controller - Regards to Budgeting, Forecasting Capex and Maintenance Spend (monthly), Support to Asset Account (Capital & Expense) and Finance Audit, support business case development.

3.    Site Management Team - Regards to Capex Requests and Approvals and Capex reporting

4.    Maintenance Manager and Supervisors - Maintenance Activities/Estimates, Planning/Schedules and Cost Control/Forecasting.

5.    Contract/Procurement Departments - Contracting and Procurement Planning (Capex Projects).

•       Operational Excellence Roles
•        SAP Roles (as required)

COMPLEXITY OF THE JOB:

The Project/Maintenance Support Manager will interact with all staff locally within APM, locally and globally and with Corporate Avient.  Decisions and actions will impact APM local and globally.  The person in this role will also interact with external vendors, customers and government entities.  They will represent the company management.

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:

MS in a technical field plus 5 years of relevant experience or BS in a technical field plus 7 years of relevant experience or AAS with 8 years of relevant experience or 9 years of relevant experience.

REQUIRED LEVEL OF EXPERIENCES:

• The successful candidate will have a relevant degree or equivalent professional experience. Other attributes include a track record in the management of a project portfolio ($1-10 M), preferably chemical or mechanical sector and a minimum of 5 years relevant industrial experience.
• Other essential behaviors are being flexible, team player, strong communication, problem solving 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.

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.