Job Summary
This is a regional EHS role to lead and coordinate activities associated with supporting Avient EHSS Management System which includes site compliance with all applicable company and local regulatory requirements, Avient EHSS standards and any business specific initiatives.
Main responsibilities of the roles will be audit leader of Asia, responsible for plan, organize, execute and lead audits in this region; acting as EHS learning leader to develop training programs, implement corporate and regional learning programs; supporting company EHS managing tools such as ETQ, resource adviser; and other EHS improvement projects.
The role will be based on Asia Regional Headquarter, Shanghai Pudong JinQiao Site.
Essential Functions
61 Plan, organize, execute and lead audits in this region
61 Act as EHS learning leader to develop training programs and implement corporate and regional learning programs
61 Implement new EHS programs or initiatives
61 Serve as a coach for other site EHS Leads for local standards
61 Oversee informal and formal auditing at own site and other sites
61 Provide post acquisition support - training, resource, guidance
61 Conduct post agency visit communication
61 Provide mentorship and oversight of EHS Leads at multiple sites
61 Provides audit guidance to multiple sights
61 Serves as a subject matter expert in related fields (industrial hygiene, ergonomics, risk management, etc.)
61 Responsible for the site's EHS Management System and compliance to its requirements
61 Oversee and conduct all required regulatory and Avient compliance training
61 Conduct new employee EHS training
61 Serve as the site contact for internal and external communication, visits, audits related to EHSS matters
61 Coordinate evaluation and purchase of safety equipment and supplies
61 Responsible for developing site specific procedures that support and meet the Corporate EHSS standards
61 Oversee the site security plan and serve as the site contact for agency involvement
61 Serve as the site lead for emergency response related activities including involvement in the crisis management protocol
61 Serve as the site contact for loss prevention (insurance) activities including audits, managing recommendations, new installations, and claims
61 Travel rate as at least 25%
61 Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
61 Bachelor’s Degree with 10-15 years EH&S experience in Manufacturing Operations and Chemical Industry
Competencies
61 Customer Focus – Talented
61 Ensure Accountability – Talented
61 Action Oriented - Talented
61 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.
Physical Demands
61 Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening. Must be able to walk and use hands. Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs. May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds. Typically work is in a manufacturing environment where the noise level is loud. Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection. Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine. May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity. May also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes.
Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements
61 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 products to life for a better world. Examples include:
61 Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber64, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
61 Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
61 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
61 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®.
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, ***, 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.