Avient
Manufacturer of specialized and sustainable polymer material solutions.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2000
- Employees
- 9,200
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Ashish K. Khandpur
- Type
- Public
- Listed
- NYSE: AVNT
- Subsidiaries
- Dyneema, Avient Specialty Inks, Avient Protective Materials, Colorant Chromatics, NEU
About
Avient Corporation is a premier global provider of specialized and sustainable polymer materials solutions and services. Headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio, the company is dedicated to solving complex material science challenges for customers across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, transportation, packaging, building and construction, and consumer goods. Avient's comprehensive portfolio includes specialty engineered materials, advanced composites, color and additive systems, and polymer distribution services. The organization focuses on innovation to help customers succeed while enabling a sustainable world, leveraging its expertise to create products that enhance performance and protect the environment. The company was formed in 2000 as PolyOne Corporation through the consolidation of The Geon Company and M.A. Hanna Company, rebranding to Avient in 2020 following the acquisition of Clariant's Masterbatch business. This transformation marked a strategic shift towards becoming a pure-play specialty materials company. Avient operates globally with approximately 9,200 employees and manufacturing sites in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. The company is committed to sustainability, with initiatives focused on people, products, the planet, and performance, and is a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
Open positions
Plant Manager
The Plant Manager is responsible for all aspects of operations at the assigned manufacturing plant, including safety, production, quality, engineering, maintenance, warehousing, and people. This position plans,…
Manufacturing Manager
Color & Additives – US & Canada | Bethlehem, PA At Avient, our people power our performance. As a Manufacturing Manager , you will directly manage the safe, efficient operation of all assigned production lines. This…
Quality Manager
Color & Additives – US & Canada | Berea, OH At Avient, our people power our performance. As a Quality Manager , you will work on-site managing the plant quality system and product testing. This role may include…
Representative, Customer Service
The Customer Service Representative is the primary point of contact for an assigned group of customer accounts. The purpose of the Customer Service function is to serve as the face to the customer in providing value…
Manufacturing Manager
Position has direct responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of all production lines assigned. The role also has responsibility for prioritizing the work assignments for the maintenance associates and…
Quality Manager
Position is an on-site position to manage the overall plant quality system and product testing. This person may be responsible for the supervision of Quality Technicians. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Oversees…
Manager, Manufacturing
Position has direct responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of all production lines assigned. The shift supervisor reports to this position. Position is responsible for fostering a team focused work…
Manager, Manufacturing
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Sr Specialist, EMEA Accounting
Job Summary: Senior Specialist, based out of Vashere / Pune, is a key role supporting EMEA Region. This role has primary responsibility for preparation and support of various aspects of the monthly close process and…
Quality Manager
Position is an on-site position to manage the overall plant quality system and product testing. This person will be responsible for the supervision of Quality Engineer, Lab Associates/Technicians. • ISO Management…
Senior Manager, SEMA Quality
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Manufacturing Engineer
This position supports Plant Manufacturing and Technical Operations while maintaining a strong focus on continual Process Improvement and Optimization. Applies fundamental knowledge of basic principles, theories and…