Job Summary Position directs and coordinates daily warehouse operations for the plant. Position supervises all warehouse associates emphasizing effective day-to-day warehouse performance. Essential Functions - Hires, supervises, trains, and develops the warehouse staff. - Provides associates with guidance, training and communication regarding job requirements, all OSHA safety guidelines, ISO procedures & Avient rules/expectations. - Performs performance appraisals and provides timely feedback regarding performance reviews to the employee. - Coordinates the scheduling of warehouse personnel to ensure proper coverage in order to receive and distribute products/materials in a productive and cost-efficient manner. - Coordinates proper vacation request for warehouse associates. - Coordinates warehouse associates’ schedules ensuring appropriate coverage at all times. - Coordinates all inbound and outbound orders. - Responsible for the general condition of the warehouse, shipping/receiving areas and yard areas in regard to container storage and overall cleanliness. Inspects for any improper warehousing of inventory & insures the warehouse is neat and clean at all times. - Manages warehouse supplies at proper inventory levels and insure all warehouse costs are meeting plan. - Provides effective communication between service center office staff and the warehouse personnel. - Provides the highest level of customer service. - Develops/maintains various warehouse productivity reports. - Monitors all warehouse activity for proper output, productivity, and safety processes (flag up, lock out tag out, etc.). - Manages all ISO procedures, documentation, and control of records, correct forms and training. - Monitors forklift maintenance, safety, and training. - Other duties as assigned. Competencies - Manufacturing/Maintenance - Fork Lift Operators License - Personal Skills - Stress Management - Personal Skills - Manual Dexterity - Personal Skills - Quantitative Skills - Personal Skills - Reading/Comprehension - Personal Skills - Self Motivated - Personal Skills - Time/Priority Management - Software Skills - Microsoft Outlook - Software Skills - Microsoft Word - Software Skills - Microsoft Excel - Personal Skills - Work on a Team - Personal Skills - Organizational Skills - Personal Skills - Conflict Resolution Skills - Leader of Self - Instills Trust - Leader of Self - Action Oriented - Leader of Self - Collaborates - Leader of Self - Customer Focus - Leader of Self - Situational Adaptability - Leader of Self - Being Resilient - Leader of Self - Demonstrates Self-Awareness - Leader of Self - Communicates Effectively Education and Experience - Associates Degree or Equivalent Experience - Cross Functional - Leadership Experience - Supply Chain - Inventory Control - Manufacturing - Warehouse Experience - Manufacturing - Manufacturing Operations - Cross Functional - Problem Solving Techniques - Manufacturing - Materials - Cross Functional - Managing Direct Reports - Manufacturing - Safety Procedures Physical Demands - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. - The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and use foot/feet to operate machine. - The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. - The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and frequently move more than 250 pounds. - Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. - Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc. Work is inside and the typical noise level is loud. - The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. - The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and explosives. - Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. - The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. - The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. 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. Who We Are Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new produc